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PROGRESSIVE

ZEISS Light 2 lenses

Ease your way into progressive lenses.
  • A middle-aged women and man wearing ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses.
  • Thinking about getting your first pair of progressives?
  • Tired of switching between your all-day distance and reading glasses?
  • Want new glasses your eyes can get used to quickly?

Welcome to your progressive lens era.

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses are made especially for first-time progressive lens wearers. You’ll get used to them rapidly while enjoying clear, natural vision. They’re an excellent option for mature eyes.

Adapt in just a few hours.

Switching to progressive lenses can be tough on your eyes. Why? They need to adjust to seeing through three different power zones (near, intermediate and far) – and this process can take up to a few days.

ZEISS Light 2 lenses are here to help – with large vision zones from near to far and a soft increase in blur distributed across the peripheral areas. So you can start seeing effortlessly very, very soon.

See it all – near, far & in-between.

There are different types of progressive lens designs. Hard design lenses may have larger clear vision zones, while soft design lenses can include gradual transitions into the peripheral blurred areas. These can help your eyes adapt quickly to progressives, but often limit the area of clear vision.

With a wide distance zone, an enlarged near zone and a soft increase in blur in the peripheral areas, ZEISS Light 2 lenses are an improvement on soft lens designs – for fast adaptation and natural vision.

Hard, soft or hybrid? Learn more about lens designs.

Hard, soft or hybrid? More about lens designs.

The soft design lenses show stretched blur zones left and right, and smaller fields of vision near and far, but smooth transitions between the blur zones and a wider field of vision at the intermediate distance.
The hard design lenses show wide fields of vision at near and far distances, but sudden transitions between the blur zones.
Traditional soft design lenses (left) in comparison to traditional hard design lenses (right).

Explaining hard and soft designs.

Hard design lenses provide wide fields of clear vision in the upper and lower parts of the lens, making it comfortable to see up close and far away. But they usually lack smooth transitions between the blur zones. In other words, your eyes might need longer to get used to them.

It’s easier to adapt to soft design lenses – they’re designed for this very purpose. The blur increases gently across the peripheral area of the lens, which makes them feel comfortable quickly. But you’ll only see medium-wide fields of clear vision.

An illustrative point of view image of eyeglass lenses with hybrid lens design showing a wide field of vision at near, intermediate, and far distances, and smooth transitions between the blur zones.

Hybrid lens designs – why not combine the two?

Hard and soft lens designs both have their benefits. But hybrid designs combine the best of both designs in one – which means you won’t need to compromise. Take our ZEISS Progressive SmartLife lenses, for example. You’ll get wide fields of view in any distance and direction – plus smooth transitions between the blurred zones. The result: fast adaptation.

An image of eyeglasses with ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses and a blue cloth floating in the air.

Light in weight –
not a lightweight.

ZEISS Light 2 lenses are designed to be thin and light – so you’ll feel and look great when you wear them all day long. And they’re not heavy on your wallet, either.

New tech for mature eyes.

ZEISS EasyFocus technology is designed to make wearing progressives as comfortable as possible for your eyes.

ZEISS EasyFocus technology takes into account how your eyes move up and down – making it easier to focus clearly when switching between different distances. You’ll feel comfortable reading things that are far away or up close.
An illustration of a women wearing glasses and illustrations on a phone, laptop, and landscape demonstrating the three distance zones supported by progressive lenses.
An illustration of a women wearing glasses and illustrations on a phone, laptop, and landscape demonstrating the three distance zones supported by progressive lenses.
When you look at something with both eyes, it's important that your eyes work together. They should see the same thing at the same time. Binocular optimization helps synchronize what your left and right eyes see – for clear vision at all distances.
An illustration of a smartphone in which the viewing areas of the left and right eye are represented by dashed lines and clearly overlap.
An illustration of a smartphone in which the viewing areas of the left and right eye are represented by dashed lines and clearly overlap.
The moderate-soft design gives you a medium-sized field of clear view, but the areas around the edges could seem a little blurred. This soft, gradual effect is easier on the eyes than a sudden one – and it helps your eyes adapt to your new progressives in just a few hours2.
An illustration of a lens with soft, gradual blur level transitions left and right.
An illustration of a lens with soft, gradual blur level transitions left and right.

The results.

  • 69 %

    Up to 69% larger binocular vision zones compared to our standard progressive lenses.1

  • 68 %

    of wearers adapted in a few hours.2

  • 97 %

    of wearers confirm the lenses are lightweight and thin.2

Let’s recap.

Make Light 2 perfect for you.

Elevate your lenses with more great options.

Your ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses offer fast adaptation and natural vision – but you can fine tune them even more. Let’s explore your options.

Your eyes

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses help your eyes see near, intermediate and far distances. If your eyes just need a little boost, maybe Light 2 anti-fatigue lenses are the answer. Just ask your eye care professional.

Your lifestyle

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 is a great choice for progressive newbies – but also seasoned wearers looking for an affordable premium solution. Want even more advanced lenses, made for busy eyes? Try ZEISS SmartLife.

Eye protection

At ZEISS, full UV protection is always free with all prescription lenses. Want to protect your eyes from blue light or glare? Ask about ZEISS BlueGuard or PhotoFusion X.

Thickness & weight

ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses are designed to be very thin and lightweight – making them comfortable to wear all day, every day.

Durability & care

Keep your new ZEISS Light 2 lenses in tip-top shape. See which ZEISS DuraVision lens coatings make the most sense for your lifestyle.

Any questions?

  • ZEISS Progressive Light 2 lenses are a fine option for first-time progressive lens wearers. Why? They make it super easy for your eyes to get used to switching between three different prescriptions. But they’re also great choice for maturing eyes that need help seeing near and far – at a more accessible price point. Ask your eye care professional if ZEISS Light 2 lenses are right for you, or if your eyes need our premium ZEISS SmartLife lenses.

  • Our ZEISS EasyFocus technology helps us optimize your clear vision zones, especially when looking at things up close. The soft blur zones help ZEISS Light 2 lenses strike a great balance between fast adaptation and medium-sized clear vision zones.

  • Getting used to progressive lenses for the first time can be a challenge. Here are a few tips that can make this easier:

    • It’s important to wear your new glasses as much as possible. The longer you wear your new progressives, the faster your eyes and brain will adjust.
    • Make sure your frame is a good fit and sits perfectly on your face.
    • Be patient. Give yourself time to adapt.
    • Pay attention to good posture.
    • Practice shifting your focus on objects at different distances – indoors and outdoors.

    Your sense of sight is highly complex, but also highly adaptable. You’ll get used to this new way of seeing. And if you choose ZEISS Light 2 Progressives, this adjustment period will be swift.

    If you do have lingering issues with your progressives, be sure to consult your trusted eye care professional.
     

  • People can take from a few days to a few weeks to feel fully comfortable in their new progressive lenses. But the majority of ZEISS Progressive Light 2 wearers reported much faster adjustment times of just a few hours2 thanks to their medium-wide fields of vision and soft transition into the blurred areas around the periphery.
  • 1

    Calculation and Analysis by Technology and Innovation, Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH, DE 2023. ZEISS Progressive and Digital Light 2 3Dve lenses compared to synchrony Ultra HD, synchrony Easy HD, ZEISS Progressive GT2 semi-finished and ZEISS Progressive Choice lenses, (unpublished, data on file).
  • 2

    Survey among purchasers of ZEISS Light 2 lenses in India (N=195, Digital & Progressive lenses), 2023, Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH, DE (unpublished, data on file).