An annual comprehensive eye exam at Unionville Optometry is your best defense against vision loss, and is an important part of maintaining your overall health.
See Naturally With VARILUX® Progressive Eyeglass Lenses
Varilux® is renowned for using a process called LiveOptics™. This is a process that combines wearer testing (how people really see) with the latest vision research in order to create eyeglass products that are as close to natural vision as possible.
This technology is helping over 400 million people worldwide who now wear Varilux lenses for limitless, flawless vision (especially people with presbyopia)!
Email or call us at 905-477-4488 to learn how Varilux can help you.
Our Markham optometrists are proud to offer our clients designer eyewear frames with Varilux® progressive eyeglass lenses, which come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Varilux® offers three types of progressive lenses including:
Varilux S Series™ – The S Series is the most advanced progressive eyeglass lenses you can buy allowing you to focus faster and eliminating visual swim and distortion. Varilux S Series provides your eyes with clearer vision across the entire lens surface for a more natural vision.
Varilux® Physio® – The WAVE Technology in Varilux Physio lenses help provide clearer, sharper natural vision under all light conditions (including low light) and from any distance.
Varilux Comfort® – Comfort lenses are the most recommended progressive eyeglass lenses in the world and ideal for everyday wear. Varilux Comfort lenses provide a smooth transition across distances between objects that are near and objects that are far away.
Varilux® eyeglass lenses use the exclusive Instant Focus System, a triple-patented lens design that eliminates lens lines allowing you to see clearly just like natural vision…up close, far away, and everywhere in between.
For more information about Varilux® progressive eyeglass lenses or about any of our designer eyewear products, or to book an eye exam with Unionville Optometry, please contact us.
Varilux Progressive Lenses FAQ
What are Varilux® progressive lenses?
Varilux® progressive lenses are advanced multifocal lenses that allow clear vision at near, intermediate, and far distances without visible lines, making them a popular option for people with presbyopia (age-related near vision changes).
Who should use Varilux lenses?
Varilux lenses are designed for adults who need help seeing clearly at multiple distances, especially people over 40 who struggle with reading, computer work, or switching focus between near and far tasks.
What makes Varilux lenses different from regular progressive lenses?
Varilux lenses use advanced digital design technology to provide smoother transitions between vision zones, wider usable viewing areas, and reduced distortion compared to standard or basic progressive lenses.
Are Varilux lenses better than other progressive lenses?
Many patients experience improved clarity and comfort with Varilux due to its advanced customization and design options, but the best lens depends on prescription, frame choice, and lifestyle needs.
What are the main benefits of Varilux lenses?
Key benefits include seamless vision at all distances, reduced need to switch between multiple pairs of glasses, improved visual comfort for daily tasks, and a more natural viewing experience.
What Varilux lens options are available?
Varilux offers several designs, including Comfort Max (ease of adaptation), Physio (enhanced clarity), and X Series (optimized for digital and multitasking lifestyles).
How long does it take to adjust to Varilux lenses?
Most people adapt within a few days to a couple of weeks. First-time progressive wearers may need a short adjustment period as their eyes and brain adapt to the new lens design.
Why do progressive lenses sometimes feel blurry at the sides?
Mild peripheral distortion is normal in all progressive lenses due to how vision zones are blended. Premium designs like Varilux help minimize this effect and expand clear viewing areas.
Are Varilux lenses good for computer use?
Yes. Certain Varilux designs are optimized for intermediate vision, making them well-suited for computer work, office tasks, and digital device use.
Are Varilux lenses good for driving?
Yes. Varilux lenses provide clear distance vision and smooth transitions, making them a strong option for driving during the day and night.
Can Varilux lenses replace reading glasses?
Yes. Varilux lenses can reduce or eliminate the need for separate reading glasses by providing a dedicated near-vision zone within the same lens.
Are Varilux lenses worth the cost?
Many patients consider Varilux lenses worthwhile due to improved comfort, wider usable vision zones, and better adaptation compared to standard progressive lenses.
Do all Varilux lenses perform the same?
No. Different Varilux designs offer different levels of customization, visual clarity, and adaptation comfort. The right option depends on your prescription and lifestyle.
Why do some people struggle with progressive lenses?
Difficulty adapting can result from incorrect measurements, unsuitable frame size, lens design mismatch, or naturally higher sensitivity to peripheral distortion.
Can Varilux lenses be customized?
Yes. Varilux lenses are highly customized based on prescription, eye measurements, frame selection, and how you use your vision throughout the day.
Are Varilux lenses good for first-time progressive wearers?
Yes. Options like Varilux Comfort Max are specifically designed to help new progressive users adapt more easily with wider, more forgiving vision zones.
How long do Varilux lenses last?
The lenses themselves are durable, but most patients update their prescription every 1–2 years to maintain optimal vision clarity and accuracy.
Where can I get Varilux lenses in Markham?
Unionville Optometry provides Varilux progressive lenses with professional fitting, precise measurements, and personalized lens recommendations for patients throughout Markham, Unionville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Stouffville, and York Region.
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Contact Our Markham Optometrists
To learn more about our optometrists or any of our professional eye care services, or to book a professional eye exam please contact our Unionville Optometry eye clinic or call our optometry office at 905-477-4488.
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