As a part of Versant’s continued efforts to simplify and enhance our product offerings, some older generation products will be removed from the Davis Vision and Superior Vision formularies on June 27th. This decision has been paired with the introduction of Varilux® XR Design, the newest and most advanced product offering in the Varilux portfolio, further ensuring our portfolios are streamlined and continue to offer the best visual solutions for patients.
Launching June 27th, 2023: Introducing Varilux® XR series™, the first eye-responsive progressive lens1, powered by behavioral artificial intelligence2 for instant sharpness even in motion3. This new, advanced lens will be placed in the Ultimate tier within the Davis Vision and Superior Vision formularies.
- 95% of wearers felt adapted from the first day4
- +67% volume of broadband vision vs high-end progressive lenses from competitors5
- #1: Varilux lenses are the most trusted PAL brand6 and #1 recommended by optometrists and opticians7.
Visit EssilorPRO.com/Varilux-xr today to learn more.
- Eye-responsive defined as the consideration of two parameters in the design of the progressive lens: prescrip tion and visual behavior
- Essilor uses Artifical Intelligence to go beyond prescription and eye physiology to understand individuals visual behavior using more than 1 million points of data from real wearers.
- Varilux XR® series™ –in-life consumer study -Eurosyn–2022–France (n=73 high-end progressive lens wearers). 66/73 perceived instant sharpness at all distances while in motion.
- ©Essilor –Varilux® XR series -in-life consumer study –Eurosyn–2022 –France (n=73 progressive lens wearers; 69/73).
- Internal Essilor R&D simulations – 2022 – calculation based on lenses measurements – Analysis done on most relevant competitive brands offering premium progressive lenses with good level of awareness among consumers (Consumer Lens Brand Tracking – Ipsos – Q3 2022 – BR/CA/CN/FR/IN/IT/UK/US – n=8000)). Volume of broadband vision considers sharpness and fluidity of vision.
- CSA – Essilor – 1701156 Varilux Claims Test – April 2018. Q02A. “Which brand of progressive lenses do you trust the most?” n = 200
- Survey conducted in 2018 by an independent third party. Sponsored by Essilor. Results were reported by independent opticians and optometrists.
In addition to the launch of Varilux XR Design, the products below will be removed on June 27th from the Varilux® and Crizal® product portfolios and will affect both the Davis Vision and Superior Vision formularies.
| Discontinued Product | Tier | Upgraded Product in Same Tier |
| Varilux® Physio® | Ultra | Varilux® Comfort Max |
| Varilux® Comfort Enhanced™* | Ultra | Varilux® Comfort Max |
| Varlux® Physio® Enhanced™* | Ultimate | Varilux® XR Design |
Crizal Product Removals:
| Discontinued Product | Tier | Upgraded Product in Same Tier |
| Crizal® Easy UV™ | Premium | Crizal Easy® |
| Crizal® Alizé UV™ | Ultra | Crizal® EasyPro |
| Crizal® Sapphire® 360° UV | Ultimate | Crizal® Sapphire™HR |
*All products within the “Enhanced” family of products will be removed from formulary, including Varilux Comfort Enhanced Fit™, Varilux Comfort Enhanced Eyecode™, Varilux Physio Enhanced Fit™, Varilux Physio Enhanced Eyecode™.
Continue to offer your patients the best-in-class designs, from protection and durability to sharp vision and smooth transitions and drive patient value and practice profitability! Click here to learn more about the Varilux portfolio or click here to learn more about the Crizal portfolio.