WHAT EYE CONDITION(S) DO I SUFFER FROM?
I have myopia, or nearsightedness with astigmatism. Things that are distant are blurry to me, which makes it difficult to read text or see people's faces that are not extremely close to me while things/people that are close look perfectly fine! My eyesight also suffers more at night than during the day because of this (night myopia: low light causes my eyes to have more difficulty in focusing). Without corrective measures I suffer from significant eye strain, headaches and the need to squint to clear my vision for distant viewing.
This is why I looked to ZEISS Vision for my corrective needs, through my optical professional. Below you'll find the technologies my eyecare professional recommended from ZEISS' vast portfolio, based on my specific needs in how my daily work and leisure life are.
WHAT ZEISS TECHNOLIGIES & FRAMES DO YOU UTILIZE?
ZEISS SmartLife Lenses
These are available in Single Vision, Digital and Progressive options (I'm a Single Vision wearer).
For general everyday eyewear the ZEISS Digital SmartLife lenses was the solution recommended by my eyecare professional, to suit my extensive usage of digital devices from my mirrorless cameras to my mobile phone and tablet. For active eyes in a digital life these offer a seamless transition between digital screens and everything else around me, providing all day comfort.
I also wanted a solution that included self-tinting technology to eliminate the need for me having to switch glasses while out photographing in the city streets (to eliminate the risk of me accidentally damaging my glasses in some way during switching). ZEISS PhotoFusion X photochromic lenses provide fast light adaptation from clear to dark. They get just as dark as sunglasses and provide sunglass-level UV protection (when both clear or dark) and provide protection from glare.
These are also made with ZEISS BlueGuard, which blocks up to 50% of blue light indoors and up to 94% outdoors when fully tinted. ZEISS BlueGuard also helps me in combatting digital eye strain and headaches I would have from prolonged viewing of digital devices.
ARE PREMIUM LENSES RIGHT FOR YOU?
I can't answer this for you, unfortunately. Many consumers don't have the means to spend hundreds on premium optics for their glasses and can only afford what their insurance will cover, I get that.
From what I teach with photography with the differences in kit lenses to premium lenses the same can be said with eyeglasses. The lenses you're wearing today will indeed serve their purpose and be fine for most, but on the other hand there are better options out there, providing a better experience in how you see!
I've always made the effort to utilize the best lenses possible for my cameras, so that the images I capture are the best possible result I can obtain at that time. This is especially important should I never have the opportunity to visit a location a second time. The same I apply to my eyewear. I want the best possible optics for my eyes, because they're the only set I'll have and I want to take care of them as best as possible. I can tell you all of what ZEISS offers, but the best thing I can ever say to anyone is to try them for yourself. If you take a chance and try them then you'll see what I see and understand why I've been a loyal user of ZEISS for my photography and now my eyewear for over 15 years.
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