Nova Plus 3.0 varifocal lenses are advanced progressive lenses designed to offer smoother, more comfortable vision at all distances — near, intermediate and far. They’re ideal if you're seeking better clarity, faster adaptation, and wider reading zones than standard varifocals. Positioned as the higher-tier option within Lite range of lenses, Nova Plus lenses strike a balance between high performance and affordability for everyday use.
Who are Nova Plus 3.0 varifocal lenses for?
If you're already used to wearing varifocal or progressive lenses, Nova Plus 3.0lenses are a great step up. They’re tailored for people who want:
- Better all-day visual comfort
- Less head movement to find the “sweet spot”
- A wider visual corridor for reading and screen use
- A more natural visual experience when moving around
Whether you’re at your desk, on the move, or switching between multiple tasks — Nova Plus 3.0 lenses help your eyes keep up.
Features & Benefits of Nova Plus 3.0 lenses
Advanced lens design seamlessly blends distance, intermediate, and near zones for clear, comfortable vision.
Fewer head movements so you won’t need to tilt or move your head as much to find sharp focus.
Fast adaptation time so you can get used to Nova Plus 3.0 lenses quickly, even if you’ve never worn varifocals before.
Reduced peripheral distortion to minimise the 'swim effect' when you move your eyes or head.
Wider reading and intermediate zones for easy phone scrolling, reading, and computer work making these tasks easier on your eyes.
Natural visual experience for more accurate depth perception for walking, driving, and everyday activities.

What makes Nova Plus 3.0 varifocal lenses different from other varifocals?
Compared to standard varifocal lenses, Nova Plus 3.0 lenses offer superior performance across all visual zones. Their upgraded lens design improves clarity and comfort while reducing unwanted distortions.
At Banton Frameworks, Nova Plus 3.0 lenses are our advanced option from the Lite range — ideal for experienced progressive lens wearers who want better performance without the premium price tag of our Essilor branded lenses such as Varilux® XR or Varilux® Comfort Max.

Visio Digital vs Nova Plus 3.0 lenses
Vision Digital lenses are a value-focused design with smooth transitions and good 'visual corridor'. These economy lenses are ideal for varifocal newcomers who want an affordable entry to progressive lenses that they can use for everyday visual tasks.
Nova Plus 3.0 are our premium-tier digital progressive lenses. They offer a wider 'visual corridor', reduced peripheral distortion (at the edges) and a more natural visual experience by reducing the need for as much head moving/tilting.

Visio Digital Coatings
To enhance your Nova Plus 3.0 varifocal lenses, you can choose from a range of lens coatings to suit your lifestyle and visual needs. Each option offers added protection, clarity and comfort for everyday wear:
Anti-glare / Anti-scratch
Reduces distracting reflections and helps protect your lenses from scuffs and scratches — ideal for daily use.
Anti-glare / Anti-scratch / Blue Light / UV
All the benefits above, plus added defence against harmful blue light from screens and UV rays from sunlight — perfect if you spend a lot of time on digital devices or outdoors.
Transitions / Anti-glare / Anti-scratch
These lenses darken when exposed to sunlight and return to clear indoors, while also protecting against UV light, glare and scratches — great if you’re often moving between indoor and outdoor environments.
Transitions / Anti-glare / Anti-scratch / Blue Light / UV
The most comprehensive option — combining photochromic sun protection, blue light filtering, UV defence and everyday durability in one coating.
*Please note that Transitions lenses by default come with UV protection.
Ready for Nova Plus 3.0 lenses for your next pair of glasses?
When ordering your handmade frames from Banton Frameworks, you can now choose Nova Plus 3.0 lenses as an economy progressive lens option.
These entry-level lenses are available with our optical or sunglasses frames — offering great contrast for natural-looking vision with smooth transitions between all three vision zones.
Like 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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