Computer Lenses

Lenses designed for today’s digital world

Essilor computer lenses are specially designed to make screen use more comfortable. Whether you’re working on a desktop, using multiple monitors or regularly switching between your laptop, tablet and phone, they help reduce visual fatigue and support relaxed, comfortable vision throughout the day.

Modern working life places increasing demands on our eyes. By providing clear, comfortable focus at the distances you use most, computer lenses can help reduce eye strain, ease neck and shoulder discomfort caused by poor posture and make long hours at a screen feel more comfortable.

Why not just use reading glasses?

Reading glasses are designed for one distance only, usually around 40cm. They’re perfect for reading a book or looking at your phone, but they aren’t designed for modern working life. If your computer screen sits further away, you’ll often find yourself leaning forwards or lifting your chin to bring the screen into focus. Over time, this can lead to tired eyes, neck and shoulder discomfort and a less comfortable working day.

Computer lenses provide a much wider range of clear vision, allowing you to move naturally between your keyboard, screen, paperwork and the people around you without constantly changing glasses or adjusting your posture.

Why choose computer lenses instead of varifocals?

Everyday varifocals are designed to give you clear vision from the far distance right through to reading. To achieve this, the intermediate area used for computer work is relatively small, meaning you may find yourself tilting your head or searching for the “sweet spot” when working at a screen for long periods.

Computer lenses are different. They sacrifice unnecessary distance vision to create much wider, more comfortable zones for the distances you use most throughout the working day. The result is a more natural posture, less visual fatigue and clearer, more relaxed vision whether you’re working at your desk or moving around the office.

What about bifocals?

Bifocals provide one section for distance vision and another for reading, with no dedicated area for intermediate distances such as a computer monitor. This means the screen often falls between the two viewing zones, making prolonged computer use uncomfortable.

Computer lenses are specifically designed to bridge that gap, providing seamless, comfortable vision at the distances where you spend most of your working day.

woman working on a computer

Why not just use reading glasses?

Reading glasses are designed for one distance only, usually around 40cm. They’re perfect for reading a book or looking at your phone, but they aren’t designed for modern working life. If your computer screen sits further away, you’ll often find yourself leaning forwards or lifting your chin to bring the screen into focus. Over time, this can lead to tired eyes, neck and shoulder discomfort and a less comfortable working day.

Computer lenses provide a much wider range of clear vision, allowing you to move naturally between your keyboard, screen, paperwork and the people around you without constantly changing glasses or adjusting your posture.

Why choose computer lenses instead of varifocals?

Everyday varifocals are designed to give you clear vision from the far distance right through to reading. To achieve this, the intermediate area used for computer work is relatively small, meaning you may find yourself tilting your head or searching for the “sweet spot” when working at a screen for long periods.

Computer lenses are different. They sacrifice unnecessary distance vision to create much wider, more comfortable zones for the distances you use most throughout the working day. The result is a more natural posture, less visual fatigue and clearer, more relaxed vision whether you’re working at your desk or moving around the office.

What about bifocals?

Bifocals provide one section for distance vision and another for reading, with no dedicated area for intermediate distances such as a computer monitor. This means the screen often falls between the two viewing zones, making prolonged computer use uncomfortable.

Computer lenses are specifically designed to bridge that gap, providing seamless, comfortable vision at the distances where you spend most of your working day.

man working at a computer

Varilux® Immersia™ Mid

Perfect for your desk, laptop and reading

If you spend much of your day working at a desk, using a laptop, reading documents or looking at your phone, Varilux® Immersia™ Mid provides comfortable vision exactly where you need it most.

Designed for clear vision from close up to around 1.5 metres, these lenses make it easy to switch naturally between your screen, keyboard, paperwork and mobile phone without constantly changing your focus or adopting uncomfortable postures. They can help reduce digital eye strain and make long periods of close work feel more relaxed and comfortable.

man working at a computer

Varilux® Immersia™ Mid

Perfect for your desk, laptop and reading

If you spend much of your day working at a desk, using a laptop, reading documents or looking at your phone, Varilux® Immersia™ Mid provides comfortable vision exactly where you need it most.

Designed for clear vision from close up to around 1.5 metres, these lenses make it easy to switch naturally between your screen, keyboard, paperwork and mobile phone without constantly changing your focus or adopting uncomfortable postures. They can help reduce digital eye strain and make long periods of close work feel more relaxed and comfortable.

women working in an office

Varilux® Immersia™ Room

Designed for busy offices and home working

Varilux® Immersia™ Room is ideal if your day involves moving around the office, talking with colleagues or working across several different areas of your workspace.

Providing clear, comfortable vision from close up to around 3 metres, these lenses allow you to see your computer, desk, meeting table and the people around you without the limitations of traditional reading glasses. Whether you’re working from home or in a busy office, Immersia™ Room helps you stay productive, comfortable and focused throughout the day.

Still have questions?

Finding the right lenses isn’t simply about your prescription. It’s about understanding how you work, the distances you use most and what will make your day more comfortable. Here are some of the questions we hear most often from patients considering Varilux® Immersia™ computer lenses.

Varilux® Immersia™ Mid is ideal if you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, using a computer, reading documents or looking at your phone. It provides comfortable vision from close up to around 1.5 metres.

Varilux® Immersia™ Room is designed for people who need to move around the office, collaborate with colleagues or work in a larger indoor space. It provides clear vision from close up to around 3 metres.

Immersia™ lenses are designed specifically for indoor tasks and digital working. Many people wear them throughout the working day before changing back to their everyday glasses for driving or outdoor activities.

No. Immersia™ lenses are designed for indoor use and do not provide the distance vision needed for driving. We recommend changing back to your everyday glasses before driving.

Many people find computer lenses help make long periods of screen use more comfortable. By providing clear vision at the distances you use most often, they can reduce the need to lean forward or adopt awkward postures, helping your eyes feel more relaxed throughout the day.

Not at all. They are suitable for anyone who spends long periods indoors using digital devices, reading, crafting, studying or carrying out detailed close work.

Yes. Immersia™ lenses can be fitted into a wide range of stylish frames. During your styling consultation we’ll help you choose a frame that looks great while giving you the best possible performance from your lenses.

 

Immersia™ Mid is designed for desk-based work and provides clear vision up to approximately 1.5 metres.

Immersia™ Room extends that range to approximately 3 metres, making it ideal if you regularly move around your office, attend meetings or need to see colleagues across the room.

We’ll ask about your working day, where you spend your time and how you use your computer. From there, we’ll recommend the option that best suits your lifestyle and visual needs.

For added peace of mind, Varilux® Immersia™ lenses are covered by Essilor’s Non-Tolerance Warranty, allowing them to be exchanged if you are unable to adapt to your new lenses.

At Jacksons, we offer the complete Varilux® Immersia™ range, including Immersia™ Mid and Immersia™ Room. Each lens has been designed for different working environments and viewing distances, allowing us to recommend the solution that best complements the way you work, your prescription and your everyday visual demands.

The team at Jacksons Opticians

Finding the right lenses shouldn’t be guesswork.

With so many lens designs available, it’s easy to feel unsure about which option is best. That’s where we can help.

We’ll take the time to understand how you use your vision every day, explain the benefits of each option and recommend the lenses that best suit your prescription, lifestyle and budget. Our aim is simple: to help you see comfortably and confidently in every situation.

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