Driving Lenses: A clear view

Originally only available as a coating for Essilor RoadPilot driving lenses, the Crizal Drive lens range has recently been expanded to include varifocal lenses Varilux X and E series, Varilux Physio 3.0 and single vision lenses.

Essilor’s Road Pilot lens features the compnay’s Wavefront management system for optical maximisation across the whole lens, while the Varilux versions include wide distance and intermediate vision zones.

A survey conducted by the EyeCare Trust showed that 31% of people avoided night-time driving because of safety concerns, prompting Essilor to develop a coating that it said reduces reflections by up to 90% when driving at night.