Expert Optics Certified for Carl Zeiss Vision Customized Progressives Lenses
Carl Zeiss Vision has announced that Expert Optics of Shorewood, Illinois has been certified to produce Carl Zeiss Vision’s line of customized lenses on-site, including Zeiss Individual™, Zeiss GT2™ 3D and Zeiss GT2 3D Short.

“Customized lenses like Zeiss Individual™ represent the cutting edge, both in visual performance and in lens processing,” said Fred Howard, Carl Zeiss Vision’s President – The Americas. “To make these lenses a reality for patients and practices, we have partnered with some of the finest labs in the country. We are very proud to team with Expert Optics in this effort.”

Expert Optics is licensed to use Precise-Form™, the patented ZEISS back-surface technology that offers both visual and quality benefits over other free-form processing approaches. Married to this unique manufacturing approach is a rigorous quality control protocol. “We believe that our patented free-form manufacturing methodology is superior to other approaches, and it is only available to licensees who complete our certification process,” said Claude Labeeuw, Carl Zeiss Vision’s Vice President, Business Development. “In completing this process, Expert has become a leader in the customized lens revolution.”

"It's always been our goal to provide our customers with superior lenses and coatings, so customized lenses are a natural fit for us," said Greg Ruden, President of Expert Optics. "Carl Zeiss Vision has advanced products, a proven manufacturing approach and a strong brand that's synonymous with quality, all of which makes this project an ideal opportunity for us."