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Contrast sensitivity is a measure of “real-world” vision. It goes beyond the vision that can be measured by a standard eye chart.

Contrast sensitivity allows you to:

• Distinguish objects from backgrounds

• See textures and visual details

• Perceive richness of colors

Do you have poor contrast sensitivity with your current eyeglasses?

Do you notice:

• Difficulty with night-time vision

• Vision that “doesn’t seem sharp”

• Trouble reading in dim light

Real life is not “black and white”

In fact, it is possible to have 20/20 vision and still have low contrast sensitivity. Although accepted as the standard for legally determining vision, the standard eye chart does not actually measure total visual quality. Rarely in life, do we ever look at black objects against a white background! For example, the standard eye chart measures how well you can see a black cat on white snow, while contrast sensitivity measures how well you can see detail.

How can I improve my contrast sensitivity?

Because of its patented W.A.V.E. Technology: Wavefront Advanced Vision Enhancement™, only Varilux Physio lenses are proven to increase contrast sensitivity by up to 30%. It required years of research and eight different patents to develop Varilux Physio - the first progressive lens to offer you the benefits of W.A.V.E. Technology.