Shamir launches freeform bifocal lens Duo

Shamir has launched freeform bifocal lens Duo, said to have eliminated the visible line separating near and distance prescriptions.

The company said the new lens offered improved aesthetic appearance, improving the way the patient looks, as well as improving the way they see through the removal of the visual jump between the two vision zones.

‘Flat-top bifocals are a popular conventional solution for presbyopic needs, but they are not without their drawbacks,’ said a Shamir spokesperson. ‘The visible line across the lens gives the wearer a decidedly age-related look. In addition, it creates a disturbing visual jump when the eye moves from one visual zone to another.’