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Even though it was first introduced for progressive users, freeform technology has demonstrated to also be useful for single vision users. Today, various designs used for single vision lenses use freeform technology to give the user the widest and clearest vision possible without peripheral distortions. FREEFORM IN THE FUTURE The current spectrum of freeform technology within lenses is still open and constantly growing and progressive lens and single vision designs can be improved with freeform technology These new progressive designs have managed to eradicate every problem associated with them in the past namely lack of adaptability, peripheral distortions and vertigo. of market share. The lens market representatives say that within a few years, lenses using freeform technology will represent the majority of the progressive lens market, with some expecting that they represent 80% or more in sales. Laboratories continue investing in the necessary equipment in order to produce lenses using freeform technology. So in conclusion though traditional progressives still exist, it’s mainly because of the price segment in some developing and under developed countries. I personally feel the freeform technology has improved considerably and with measuring tools that take into consideration every aspect of the human eye and vision, the consumers in their 40s seem to prefer the freeform versions rather than the traditional progressives or bifocal lenses. This in itself shows that there’s more ease of adaptation in a freeform progressive lens compared to other traditional options. In other words, if you still haven’t familiarized yourself with the conviction of recommending freeform lenses, please make sure you add it to your ‘to-do’ list. Because everything that we know or have learnt from our experience seems to indicate that freeform is the technology that will lead the future. Pratik Bhatt, Founder and CEO, Zylux Lenses Today, progressive freeform offers an amplitude of clearer zones wherever the user needs them. Freeform technology has been used in search of personalization, including office lenses and those used for portable digital devices. Lenses created from free-from technology are perfect for people with active lifestyles, because they appreciate the better optical performance and some designs are currently available in photosensitive sunglasses and even polarized options. Every lens expert that we have spoken to, as well as those we’ve interviewed, say that the growth of these lenses is increasing in terms FREEFORM TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN USED IN SEARCH OF PERSONALIZATION, INCLUDING OFFICE LENSES AND THOSE USED FOR PORTABLE DIGITAL DEVICES 50 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION