Varilux Physio Extensee™: Clearer Vision in Any Light

Varilux has introduced their latest progressive lens — Varilux® Physio® extensee™—specifically designed for individuals with severe light sensitivity and low or limited vision who still want all the benefits of a wide-channel active-wear progressive lens. Tailored for North American wearers adapting to evolving visual needs, Extensee™ offers superior clarity, contrast, and comfort in every light condition.

Unlike conventional progressives that assume static pupil size, Extensee™ uses Pupilizer™ technology—powered by AI twinning—to model dynamic pupil variations in real-time. The system considers wearer age, object distance, luminance, and object size to predict pupil behavior across daily lighting states. A point-by-point wavefront optimization then reduces high-order aberrations, delivering boosted contrast and sharpness, even in very dim or bright conditions.

Reading fine print can remain a challenge for many presbyopes. Extensee™ addresses this with Dual Booster™ lens ferrite: a patented dual-surface design that provides a subtle magnification effect in the near-vision zone without impacting the progressive channel’s aesthetics or overall power distribution. This magnification makes small letters more accessible without compromising visual appeal.

Extensee™ continues to include Synchroneyes® technology, which processes both eyes’ prescriptions together. This creates balanced power distribution, smoother transitions between zones, and broader binocular visual fields—crucial for wearers needing maximum clarity in both near and distance tasks.

In an independent real-world study involving 79 progressive lens wearers:

• 94% experienced high vision intensity in any light,
• 96% reported high-quality near vision clarity,
• 92% felt confident in low-light surroundings,
• Adaptation to varilux physio extensee occurred for most wearers within one day. Additionally, AI simulations show up to +18% contrast/sharpness gain over Varilux Physio W3+, and +25% over similar premium lenses — even under low-light conditions.

Extensee™ further supports Near Vision Behavior measurement, customizing the size and position of the near-vision zone to match each wearer’s unique reading habits. As a result, 71% of test subjects accessed the near zone easily, and 78% reported extra comfort during prolonged near tasks.

• Patients with severe light sensitivity or limited vision in need of premium progressive solutions.
• Wearers who prioritize sharp, contrast-rich vision across all lighting.
• Individuals who read frequently or require enhanced near performance.
• Practices targeting a North American demographic with active lifestyles and evolving visual demands.

Varilux® Physio® extensee™ represents a major leap in progressive lens design—from AI-modeled pupil dynamics to dual-surface innovation and binocular optimization. It redefines visual clarity for those who often struggle with light sensitivity or low vision, setting a new standard in real-world performance and wearer comfort.