Varilux® Comfort Max lenses are progressive lenses developed by Essilor, designed to restore clear vision at all distances — near, intermediate, and far — with greater comfort and less effort. Ideal for first-time varifocal wearers, they offer a smooth transition between 'vision zones', removing the need to switch between multiple pairs of glasses.
Whether you’re looking across a meeting room or reading a menu in low light, these lenses are designed to help you see comfortably, clearly, and confidently.
Let's dive a little deeper...
Who are Varilux® Comfort Max lenses for?
Varilux® Comfort Max lenses are ideal for people experiencing presbyopia — the gradual loss of near vision that comes with age.
If you’re finding yourself adjusting your posture to see clearly, or regularly taking your glasses on and off depending on what you're doing, these lenses offer an all-in-one solution.
They’re especially well suited for those who are new to varifocals and want a lens that feels natural to wear from the start.
Features & Benefits of Varilux® Comfort Max
Varilux® Comfort Max lenses include several smart design features to help you see better throughout the day:
Sharp vision at all distances
See clearly whether you're checking your phone, working on a laptop, or looking out the window — no switching glasses required.
Wide reading area
Enjoy a generous near-vision zone for reading or screen time, without feeling restricted.
Improved postural flexibility
Thanks to Flex Optim™ technology, these lenses allow for more natural head movements. That means less strain on your neck and shoulders when viewing objects at different distances.
Easy to adapt to
Comfort Max lenses are designed to be comfortable from the moment you start wearing them, even if you've never worn varifocals before.
What makes Varilux® Comfort Max different from other varifocals?
Many older progressive lenses force you to hold your head in very specific positions to see clearly. This often leads to poor posture, neck strain, or the dreaded “swim” effect — where your vision feels slightly distorted when moving your head.
Varilux® Comfort Max lenses address these issues with Flex Optim™ technology, which calculates lens design based on typical head and eye movements. This helps maintain clear vision while allowing you to move more freely and naturally.
It’s a step forward in both optical performance and everyday comfort.
Varilux® XR vs Varilux® Comfort Max
Both lenses are designed to support presbyopic vision, but they serve different needs — and expectations.
Varilux® Comfort Max is a reliable, entry-level varifocal designed for everyday wear. It provides good visual clarity at multiple distances and helps maintain comfortable posture throughout the day. A solid all-rounder, it’s a great step into the world of varifocals.
Varilux® XR, on the other hand, is Essilor’s most advanced varifocal lens. It uses AI-driven personalisation to predict how your eyes move — delivering faster focus, greater stability in motion, and clearer vision in low light. If you're looking for the smoothest, sharpest experience with next-to-no adjustment period, Varilux® XR is the superior choice.
Crizal® Coatings
To further enhance performance, your Varilux® Comfort Max lenses can be paired with one of Essilor’s premium Crizal® coatings.
Crizal® EasyPro is a practical everyday coating that resists smudging, repels dust and water, and makes your lenses easier to clean.
Crizal® Sapphire™ HR offers superior anti-reflective performance from all angles. Especially helpful for bright lighting, digital screens, and night driving.
Crizal® Prevencia is designed to reduce exposure to harmful blue-violet light while letting through beneficial light — ideal if you spend long hours on screens.
Available now with Banton Frameworks handmade eyewear
When ordering your handmade frames from Banton Frameworks, you can now choose Varilux® Comfort Max lenses as a premium progressive lens option.
They’re a great match for our optical or sunglasses frames — offering not just high-end design but all-day clarity, comfort, and adaptability.
As always, your lenses will be custom-cut and fitted with care, to match the quality of the frames we’ve made by hand.
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