Varilux Shift is EssilorLuxottica’s latest progressive lens innovation, combining expertise in vision science with artificial intelligence to support effortless vision at all distances* †^1,2, especially for first-time wearers.

As people enter the early stages of presbyopia, refocusing from near to far³ can become more challenging, particularly during everyday activities. Varilux Shift is designed to support this important transition in the vision journey, helping new presbyopes adapt more naturally to changing visual needs.

iComfort Technology for a Smoother Visual Experience

Varilux Shift incorporates new iComfort technology, which optimizes the position of the near-vision zone according to each wearer's prescription and addition level. This makes adaptation easier and more intuitive, especially for people trying progressive lenses for the first time.

The design is based on the artificial intelligence analysis of millions of wearer data points, helping EssilorLuxottica’s research teams understand how people naturally move their eyes during near-vision tasks and precisely adjust the near-vision zone.

Simulations using twinning technology showed a 34%^‡4 improvement in softness, helping minimize the swim effect, and an 18%^‡4 enlargement of the far-vision area compared with a standard progressive lens. Thanks to these design enhancements, the lens is better aligned with the needs of new presbyopes.

Early Real-Life Wearer Feedback

An independent consumer study⁵ of first-time progressive lens wearers found that 91% adapted to Varilux Shift after four weeks, while 95% integrated the lenses into their daily habits. In addition, 91% found small print easy to read and 89% experienced easy access to the near-vision zone.

The findings offer early real-life insight into the experience of first-time progressive lens wearers, complementing the technical research and simulations behind the lens design.

Varilux Shift is expanding to markets around the world, currently available in the US with Canada launching soon followed by Latin America and other regions throughout 2026 and 2027.

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_{*Based on EUROSYN presbyope expert panel evaluation, compared to single vision (SV) lens, Varilux® Shift™ lens provides better sharpness in near and intermediate vision. In far vision, Varilux® Shift™ lens delivers sharpness equivalent to SV lenses; Varilux ® Shift™ lens delivers visual sharpness equal to or better than Varilux® Liberty™ 3.0 lens and standard PAL (FBSE1) across all viewing distances; Fewer distortions when switching between the three vision zones compared to Varilux® Liberty™ 3.0 lens and standard PAL (FBSE1); Easier to switch from FV to NV and vice versa than Varilux® Liberty™ 3.0 lens and standard PAL (FBSE1).}

_{† Based on Optical R&D simulations on standard 1.5-index lenses with regular FBS design, a near vision 1.5 times closer to the natural gaze lowering than Varilux® Liberty™ 3.0 lens; and 2 times closer than the combination of competitors PALs.}

_{+18% enlargement in far vision (FV) vs standard PAL (FBSE1) ; +16% enlargement in FV vs the combination of competitors PALs.}

_{‡ Optical R&D simulations on standard 1.5-index lenses with regular SVSF, across a range of prescriptions.}

_{¹ EssilorLuxottica (2025). EUROSYN presbyope expert panel evaluation of 1.6-index clear lenses with Crizal® Sapphire™ HR coating. Data on file}

_{² EssilorLuxottica (2025). Internal R&D simulations. Optical and avatar-based simulations were performed on 1.5-index lenses across a range of prescriptions. Data on file.}

_{³ Anderson HA, Glasser A, Manny RE, Stuebing KK. Age-related changes in accommodative dynamics from preschool to adulthood. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010;51(1):614–22. doi:10.1167/iovs.09-4038.23}

_{⁴ Essilor International, Data on file (2025)}

_{⁵Essilor International. Varilux® Shift™ – in-real-life consumer study – Eurosyn, France (n=48 first-time progressive lens wearers). Responses received after four weeks of wear. Data on file. (2026)}