Abstract: The invention relates to a progressive spectacle lens comprising an area for looking over long distances and especially “to infinity” (distance-vision part); an area for looking over short distances and especially “reading distances” (near-vision part); and a progression area which is arranged between the distance-vision part and the near-vision part, and in which the power of the spectacle lens increases from the value in the far reference point in the distance-vision part to the value of the near reference point in the near-vision part, along a curve (main line) towards the nose. The invention is characterised in that the progression length is smaller than or equal to 12 mm, and the width of the distance-vision part in the horizontal section y=+7 mm, according to power and addition, is larger than the values provided in the table (I).

Abstract: What is described here is a method of manufacturing progressive ophthalmic lenses whereof each is produced in correspondence with the individual data of a specific spectacle wearer, and whereof each presents a first surface having a defined surface power value in the surface apex, and presents a non-spherical second surface (prescription surface) whose surface power varies along a line (referred to as principal line in the following) that follows at least approximately the main line of sight when the view is lowered, such that the ophthalmic lens produces a first effect in a first reference point, which is suitable for viewing in a first distance envisaged for the respective application, and that this effect varies along the principal line by a predetermined value (addition Add) to a second value present in a second reference point, which is suitable for viewing in a second distance envisaged for the respective application, and whose second surface possibly presents a surface astigmatism optionally for pa

Abstract: A spectacle lens is provided with a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at greater distances and, in particular, “to infinity”, a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and, in particular, “reading distances”, and a progression zone disposed between the distance portion and the near portion, in which the power of the spectacle lens increases from the value in the distance reference point located in the distance portion to the value at the near reference point located in the near portion along a line (principal meridian) curving towards the nose. The invention is marked by specific conditions for the astigmatic deviation and/or the mean “as worn” power being observed.

Abstract: Described is a spectacle lens comprising a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at large distances and in particular “to infinity”, a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and in particular “reading distances”, and a progressive zone disposed between the distance portion and the near portion, in which the power of the spectacle lens increases from a value at a distance reference point located in the distance portion to a value at the near reference point located in the near portion along a curve (principal line) veering towards the nose. The invention is distinct in that the astigmatic deviation, i.e.

Abstract: What is described here is a method of manufacturing spectacles comprising individual progressive ophthalmic lenses, including the following steps: selection of a spectacle frame, detection of the shape of the lens rings with a precision better than ±0.

Abstract: A spectacle lens comprises a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at greater distances, in particular, to infinity; a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and, in particular, “reading distances”; and a progression zone located between the distance portion and the near portion, in which the power of the spectacle lens increases from a value at the distance reference point located in the distance portion to the value at the near reference point located in the near portion along a line (principal meridian) curving towards the nose.

Abstract: Described is a single vision spectacle lens for spherical or astigmatic prescriptions.

Abstract: A spectacle lens comprises a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at large distances and in particular “to infinity”; a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and in particular “reading distances”; and a progressive zone disposed between the distance portion and the near portion, in which the power of the spectacle lens increases from a value at a distance reference point located in the distance portion to a value at the near reference point located in the near portion along a curve (principal line) veering towards the nose. The invention is distinguished by a combination of the following features: a change of magnification with a direction of sight is small; the magnification increases radially, starting from the distance reference point; the difference between the magnifications at the distance and near reference points is small.

Abstract: Described is a method for demonstrating an effect of a particular spectacle frame and of optical lenses fitted into this spectacle frame on the appearance of a spectacles wearer as it would be perceived by another person (virtual observer).

Abstract: Described is a spectacle lens comprising a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at large distances and in particular “to infinity”, a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and in particular “reading distances”, and a progressive zone disposed between the distance portion and the near portion, in which the power of the spectacle lens increases from a value at a distance reference point located in the distance portion to a value at the near reference point located in the near portion along a curve (principal line) veering towards the nose. The invention is distinct in that the astigmatic deviation, i.e.

Abstract: A spectacle lens comprises a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at large distances and in particular “to infinity”; a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and in particular “reading distances”; and a progressive zone disposed between the distance portion and the near portion, in which a power of the spectacle lens increases from a value at a distance reference point located in the distance portion to a value at a near reference point located in the near portion along a curve (principal line) veering towards a nose. The invention is distinct in that, for minimising a change of binocular imaging properties with horizontal movements of glance, a lift (difference between a maximum and a minimum value occurring during a movement) of binocular imaging properties when a moving object is being followed, is smaller than a physiologically pre-determined limiting amount.

Abstract: A method for computing a spectacle lens, which includes a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at large distances and in particular “to infinity”, a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and in particular “reading distances,” and a progressive zone disposed between the distance portion and the near portion, in which the power of the spectacle lens increases, from a value at a distance reference point located in the distance portion to a value at the near reference point located in the near portion along a curve (principal line) veering towards the nose, by an amount designated as addition power.

Abstract: What is described here is a method of manufacturing spectacles comprising individual progressive ophthalmic lenses, including the following steps:

Abstract: Described is a spectacle lens comprising a region (distance portion) designed for viewing at large distances and in particular “to infinity”; a region (near portion) designed for viewing at short distances and in particular “reading distances”; and a progressive zone disposed between the distance portion and the near portion, in which the power of the spectacle lens increases from a value at a distance reference point located in the distance portion to a value at a near reference point located in the near portion along a curve (principal line) veering towards the nose. The invention is rendered distinct by a feature, amongst others, according to which trajectories of motion fulfil specific conditions.

Abstract: What is described here is a method of manufacturing progressive ophthalmic lenses whereof each is produced in correspondence with the individual data of a specific spectacle wearer, and whereof each

Abstract: A monofocal ophthalmic lens having a front and a rear surface, each of which is aspherical, of which at least one surface has identical radii of principle curvature in the apex. The average surface refracting power of at least one of the front and rear surfaces is defined by the formula: Bf=(n−1)/2*(1/R1+1/R2) wherein n: is the refractive index of the lens medium, R1: is the radius of principle curvature 2 in a point of at least one of the front and rear surfaces in a first principle plane, and R2: is the radius of principle curvature 2 in the point of the at least one in the front and rear surfaces in a second principle plane, and wherein the average surface refracting power of points on the at least one of the front and rear surfaces is the function of the distance h at constant azimuthal angle of &OHgr; of each point from the apex, and the function includes an extreme value and/or a value 0.

Abstract: A progressive ophthalmic lens including at least one distant vision zone in which the power is suitable for distant viewing, at least one near vision zone in which the power is suitable for near viewing, and at least one progression zone in which the power varies continuously from the power of the distant vision zone to the power of the near vision zone along a principal line, at least one surface of the ophthalmic lens contributing to the power variation. A surface astigmatism of the at least one of surface of the ophthalmic lens contributing to the power variation along at least one horizontal intersection, represented by an intersection of the ophthalmic lens and a horizontal plane where y=const, has a local maximum value located at a distance of not more than 4 mm from the principal line, and at least one local minimum value which does not lie on the principal line and is located at a greater distance from the principal line than the local maximum value.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ophthalmic lens having a progressive optic power, this lens being provided with at least one surface having a surface power which changes in such a manner that, starting from at least one region, in which the optic power of the ophthalmic lens is practically constant, the optic power of the ophthalmic lens changes along at least one line (hereinafter referred to as the main line) which may lie in a plane or be sinuous and on which there is a prescribed astigmatism which is not identical with zero diopter. The surface astigmatism on the main line not only being a specific amount but also having a usually not constant axial position along the main line in such a manner that the resulting overall astigmatism of the bundle, allowing for oblique astigmatism, being practically constant along the main line after the surface of the lens facing the eye or being variable with regard to both said amount and said axial position according to physiological requirements.

Abstract: An ophthalmic lens in which one surface is provided with at least one region, in which the refracting power is practically constant except for aspherical corrections, and at least one transition region which is adjacent to the region having practically constant surface refracting power, and in which the surface refracting power increases or decreases continuously, and the other surface is provided with an astigmatic effect. The orientation of the surface having an astigmatic effect relative to the surface having continuous refracting power change is dependent on the position of the axis of the astigmatism of the eye. The surface having an astigmatic effect deviates from the toric shape and is independent of the orientation of the surface relative to the surface having continuous refracting power change which is a surface optimized for the axial position of 0.degree..

Abstract: A series of progressive ophthalmic lenses, each having a varying surface power in a distance part and/or a varying increase in surface power from a distance part to a near part, includes a front surface having a continuously varying surface power and an eye-facing surface, principal sections of which have varying powers and at least one of which deviates from a circular form. The lenses have astigmatic power and are distinguished by a deviation (dz) between an apex circle and a sagitta of each principal section, as given by the equation:dz=a.sub.j *r.sup.2 +b.sub.j *r.sup.4with coefficients.vertline.a.sub.j .vertline..ltoreq.2*10.sup.-4 mm.sup.-1.vertline.b.sub.j .vertline..ltoreq.1*10.sup.-6 mm.sup.-3and where coefficients a.sub.j2 and b.sub.j2 are yielded by the following functionals:a.sub.j =f.sub.j1 (sph,zyl)=a.sub.j1 (sph)+b.sub.j1 (sph)*zylb.sub.j =f.sub.j2 (sph,zyl)=a.sub.j2 (sph)+b.sub.j2 (sph)*zylwith coefficients a.sub.j2 and b.sub.j2 being a function of a second order.