Varilux computer vs Nikon On line

**mma** · 12-09-2008, 12:31 AM

Which one of these computer lenses has the better distance vision? I haven't found much info here on the Varilux computer lens. I was wondering if there was any feedback on it?

**LadyDie** · 12-11-2008, 05:57 PM

Generally a computer lens doesn't have distance or has very little distance. As I said in another thread I love the Shamir Office for computer and even my Essilor rep told me to stay with that and don't bother with their lens.

**gemstone** · 12-11-2008, 10:11 PM

For sure, Shamir.

**For-Life** · 12-11-2008, 10:47 PM

Shamir is hard to get in Canada due to its exclusivity deal with Luxottica.

**mma** · 12-12-2008, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by LadyDie

Generally a computer lens doesn't have distance or has very little distance. As I said in another thread I love the Shamir Office for computer and even my Essilor rep told me to stay with that and don't bother with their lens.

i always thought that computer lenses didn't really have any good distance vision. but i recently received a varilux computer pamphlet that specifically touts it as having usable distance vision.

i'm pretty surprised that your essilor rep told you to use the shamir lens!

**libellule** · 12-12-2008, 07:54 PM

The Shamir Office lens is great. I also like the Hoya Tact lens. There are 2 versions...the Tact EP 40 and the Tact EP 60. The EP 40 has 40% of the add power at the OC and the EP 60 has 60% of the add power at the OC. So, you can get a bit more usable distance with the EP 40. It is still not the full distance RX...I have not heard of a computer lens that does.

**LadyDie** · 12-13-2008, 09:26 AM

The Shamir office could possibly have a bit of distance depending on the size of the lens and how it is cut out. All of my frames are small and no distance, since I am 20/20-2 I just look over the top. For some though at the VERY top there can be a smidgen of distance they can tilt their head to see across the room a little farther. Nothing to drive in or use as regular dist. though.

And to clarify my earlier statement it was our lab rep who sugested I stay with the Shamir lens rather than use Verilux's computer lens. The lab is a recent Essilor purchase so he probably could get in trouble for saying that about their lens.