As an eye care professional (ECP), you play a pivotal role in helping patients adapt to progressive lenses. While the iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses offer unparalleled versatility for correcting vision at multiple distances, some patients still anticipate experiencing challenges during the adaptation phase. Many patients have had an experience in the past in which they struggled to adapt to progressive lenses, often finding themselves tilting their heads or straining their eyes. Others, especially those who spend long hours in front of a computer or driving long distances, might discover that their current lenses don’t provide the relief they need. Common complaints that indicate your patient might not have the right progressive lens for their needs include blurry vision at the edges and the frustration of constantly searching for the ‘right spot’ to see clearly. You may have heard complaints like these before, “I can’t get used to progressive lenses, they give me a headache, my vision is blurry” – but these complaints don’t have to be their experience anymore.
With HOYA’s advanced lens technology, iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses can make the adaptation period short and painless – adjusting in a matter of minutes versus days that it may have taken with other progressive lenses. You can even tailor the prescription to the patient’s lifestyle, as the iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses come in variations made for indoor, outdoor and urban environments. You can offer your patients a solution that eliminates or prevents issues. Our lenses provide clear, comfortable vision across all distances, reducing strain and improving the overall visual experience, helping patients see naturally without distractions and discomfort. Understanding their concerns and addressing them proactively can make all the difference in fostering a positive experience. Here’s a primer on how iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses prevent common adaptation issues and how you can best support your patients by prescribing lenses tailored to the patient’s environment.
How iD LifeStyle® 4 Makes Adapting to Progressives Easier (and Faster)
In the past, adjusting to progressive lenses could take time, often ranging from a few days to several weeks. And, thanks to the technology of iD LifeStyle® 4, patients can adapt within the same day they try on their prescription.
The New Normal for the Adaptation Process:
It’s important ECPs set realistic expectations about how long the adaptation period can take. While previous experiences the patient had may have been much longer, they may find they can adapt to iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses in just minutes. Even still, it may take the patient some time to become completely comfortable using their progressive glasses, so the ECP can also help a patient adapt to their lenses more quickly by encouraging patients to to only wear the new glasses and not bounce back and forth between their old pair or single vision lenses.
If they are having trouble at first, offer patients reassurance that their brain and eyes will gradually adjust to the progressive lenses—patience and persistence are key! Now with iD LifeStyle® 4, it’s an exciting new era for progressive lens wearers, as most will find that they are able to adjust to wearing and using these lenses on day one.
HOYA’s Progress in Progressive Lenses:
iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses are designed to reduce the need for remakes and improve patient satisfaction by utilizing advanced technologies to address both horizontal and vertical imbalances in near-peripheral areas. With multiple binocular lens technologies working together, iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses deliver better performance and are easier for patients to adapt to than other progressive lenses. This leads to a smoother transition for wearers, helping them avoid typical issues found with other progressive lenses. As a result, patients experience higher adaptation rates and a significantly better visual experience. These lenses also include the groundbreaking addition of 3D Binocular Vision™, which further ensures smoother adaptation and improved patient satisfaction.
How iD LifeStyle® 4 Tackles Peripheral Distortion
A key advantage of the superior lens design of iD LifeStyle® 4 is its advanced technology, which significantly minimizes peripheral distortion, enhancing comfort and clarity from the moment patients start wearing their new lenses. iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses are crafted with a wider-feeling, more seamless corridor between distances, reducing any adjustment period and offering a smoother transition for new wearers. Additionally, the carefully optimized "sweet spots" for near, intermediate, and distance vision are designed with precision to provide natural, clear vision across all ranges, allowing for a more comfortable and enjoyable wearing experience—especially for those who may have struggled with other progressive lenses in the past.
Not all progressive lenses are created equal:
iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses are designed to minimize the peripheral distortions commonly found in other progressive lenses. With wider-feeling corridors, patients enjoy smoother, more comfortable vision while shifting between distances.
When working with your patients, focus on selecting an iD LifeStyle® 4 design that best suits their lifestyle. These designs, combined with the technologies inside iD LifeStyle® 4, make it easier for patients to locate the right part of the lens for their most important daily tasks, whether that’s driving, office work, or everything in between.
Easier to adjust to, providing improved visual comfort and greater patient satisfaction:
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3D Binocular Vision for more comfortable vision through reduction of distortions that minimize the swaying effects.
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Binocular Harmonization Technology Precise and effortless focusing, depth of vision and stability.
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Binocular Eye Model A combination of five binocular evaluation methods assessing the performance of lens designs to enhance vision in a dynamic and digital world.
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Integrated Double Surface Design for reduced distortion and smooth transition across distances.
iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses have three binocular technologies and an integrated surface design working to improve peripheral vision and the quality of the overall progressive lens experience.
- 3D Binocular Vision™ reduces the peripheral prismatic imbalance, which in turn reduces distortions and offers an unparalleled level of comfort.
- Binocular Harmonization Technology™ is a true binocular solution that helps the eyes work better together for precise and effortless focusing, depth of vision, and stability.
- Binocular Eye Model™ assesses the lens’s binocular design to provide the best binocular and harmonized images possible.
How iD LifeStyle® 4 is Tailored to Common Environments
Don’t forget the role that lifestyle alignment can play in prescribing the right lenses. In some cases, other progressive lenses may not perfectly match a patient’s lifestyle or specific vision needs. For example, patients who spend extended hours at a computer may find the lenses less ideal for intermediate distances than other lens options.
Meet Different Lifestyle Needs with HOYA's Three Tailored Designs
iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses are offered in three tailored designs —Indoor, Urban, and Outdoor—to meet the unique needs of wearers based on their daily activities and environments. By choosing the right design, wearers can enjoy enhanced comfort, improved clarity, and seamless vision, no matter where life takes them. Let’s break down each of the designs and use cases for your patients.
iD LifeStyle® 4 Indoor: These lenses are designed with more focus on the near visual field and are intended for patients who spend most of their time in controlled lighting environments, such as offices, homes, and retail spaces. Patients who spend most of their day indoors and only occasionally rely on the far visual field perception are the ideal candidates for these lenses.
Use cases:
- Reading and close-up tasks: Reading books, magazines, or working on a computer screen.
- Crafts and hobbies: Tasks that require close-up vision, such as knitting, painting miniatures, or other detailed work.
- Cooking: Reading recipes, following instructions on a smartphone, or checking labels on ingredients.
- Office work: Viewing computer screens, paperwork, using office machinery, etc.
- Leisure activities: Watching television from a variety of distances in a living room.
iD LifeStyle® 4 Urban: These offer a versatile solution for patients navigating dynamic city environments. Ideal for commuters and city dwellers, urban lenses provide a balance of comfort and performance for those who frequently change their focus from near, immediate, and far fields of vision.
Use cases:
- Navigating crowded streets: Focusing on both street signs in the distance and pedestrians or obstacles up close.
- Public transport: Ability to read schedules or tickets, but also keep an eye on surroundings for safety.
- Shopping: Easily transition from looking at price tags on products to navigating store aisles.
- Socializing or dining out: Ideal for reading menus and chatting with friends at different distances.
- Photography: Focus on nearby objects and distant cityscapes while shooting photos.
iD LifeStyle® 4 Outdoor : These lenses are well-suited for patients who spend extended time outdoors, whether for work, travel, or recreation purposes. They are especially helpful for those who drive frequently, as these lenses allow drivers to quickly switch focus from far away to closer distances and back again.
Use cases:
- Driving: Focus on both the dashboard and far away road signs, without needing to switch glasses.
- Walking or hiking: Clear vision for both near (checking a phone or map) and far (scenic views or paths ahead).
- Sports activities: Activities like biking, golfing, or jogging, as they allow for clear sight at varying distances.
Finding the Right Progressives for the Patient’s Lifestyle
Discuss the patient’s daily activities in detail to determine which variation of the iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses are the best solution, or if additional options, such as occupational lenses, might be beneficial for specific tasks. HOYA’s iD WorkStyle 3, for example, is ideal for patients who use their eyes most frequently at close to intermediate distances.
By better understanding the common concerns associated with progressive lenses and proactively supporting your patients, you can help them embrace the life-changing benefits these lenses provide. With the right guidance, most patients will not only adapt but thrive with their new lenses, enjoying clearer vision across all distances.
iD LifeStyle® 4 is available through Managed Vision Care providers such as EyeMed and VSP.
Modern vision problems require modern solutions. HOYA has evolved the core technologies in our iD LifeStyle® lenses to tackle the issues progressive lens wearers face in the most common environments. For more on how to personalize lenses to improve patient satisfaction, explore the HOYA blog.
For more information on iD LifeStyle® 4 lenses and how they can benefit your practice, explore our resources and consider incorporating these advanced technologies into your offerings:
- See our ECP Product Guide
- Provide Patients with iD LifeStyle® 4 Information
- Understanding three binocular technologies that drive clear, comfortable vision for PAL wearers (11 pages)