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Near Variable Focus lenses are generically called "Office" or "Computer" lenses. They are optimized for
intermediate and near focal distances and typically have no usable distance correction.

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* Some information for this page was generously contributed by Mark W Baumgartner - Please see below
Lens Add Range MFH Fitting Cross PD at Fitting Cross Pwr at Near Pwr at Fitting Cross Pwr at Lens Top Notes
SOLA ACCESS 75 HARD RESIN 0.75 - 1.50 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .75 NEAR LESS .75 30MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT
SOLA ACCESS 75 POLYCARBONATE .75 - 1.50 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .75 NEAR LESS .75 30MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT
SOLA ACCESS 125 HARD RESIN 1.75 - 3.00 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 1.25 NEAR LESS 1.25 30MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT
SOLA ACCESS 125 POLYCARBONATE 1.75 - 3.00 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 1.25 NEAR LESS 1.25 30MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT
ARCHITECT DESKWORK PROGRESSIVE 1.676 1.00 - 1.50 16
AUTOGRAPH II OFFICE POLY CLEAR 0.75 - 2.25 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD
AUTOGRAPH II OFFICE 1.60 CLEAR 0.75 - 2.25 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD
AUTOGRAPH II OFFICE 1.50 0.75 - 2.25 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD
ZEISS BUSINESS 10 1.00 - 1.75 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .50 NEAR LESS 1.00 BUSINESS10 FOR ADDS BELOW +2.00D, BUSINESS15 FOR ADDS +2.00D AND ABOVE. MINIMUM 14MM TO TOP OF FRAME.
ZEISS BUSINESS 15 2.00 - 3.00 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .75 NEAR LESS 1.50 BUSINESS15 FOR ADDS +2.00D AND ABOVE, BUSINESS10 FOR ADDS BELOW +2.00D. MINIMUM 14MM TO TOP OF LENS.
SOLA CONTINUUM SPECTRALITE 1.00 - 1.00 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 1.00 NEAR LESS 1.00 30MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT. SEE PRINTABLE CENTRATION CHART FOR FITTING GUIDELINES.
SOLA CONTINUUM POLYCARBONATE 1.00 - 1.00 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 1.00 NEAR LESS 1.00 30MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT. SEE PRINTABLE CENTRATION CHART FOR FITTING INFORMATION
COSMOLIT OFFICE 1.00 - 3.50 18
ESSILOR COMPUTER AIRWEAR CLEAR 1.00 - 2.50 15
GRADAL RD .50 - 2.50 25 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING ADD +.50 TO DISTANCE ADD +.50 TO DISTANCE ORDER FROM LAB AS USUAL. LAB WILL ADD +.50 TO DISTANCE AND REDUCE ADD -.50
ESSILOR INTERVIEW 1.00 - 3.00 na LOWER LID + 6MM NEAR PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .80 NEAR LESS .80 FULL FRAME RECOMMENDED WITH NO MINIMUM FITTING HEIGHT REQUIRED.
LIFEMADE WORK 1.50 CLEAR 0.75 - 3.50 18 OCCUPATIONAL PAL DESIGNED FOR NEAR AND INTERMEDIATE VISION.
LIFEMADE WORK POLY CLEAR 0.75 - 3.50 18 OCCUPATIONAL PAL DESIGNED FOR NEAR AND INTERMEDIATE VISION.
LIFEMADE WORK TRIVEX CLEAR 0.75 - 3.50 18 OCCUPATIONAL PAL DESIGNED FOR NEAR AND INTERMEDIATE VISION.
LIFEMADE WORK 1.60 CLEAR 0.75 - 3.50 18 OCCUPATIONAL PAL DESIGNED FOR NEAR AND INTERMEDIATE VISION.
LIFEMADE WORK 1.67 CLEAR 0.75 - 3.50 18 OCCUPATIONAL PAL DESIGNED FOR NEAR AND INTERMEDIATE VISION.
NEXYMA 40 1.25 - 1.75 13 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 1.00 NEAR LESS 1.00 FOR ADDS FROM +1.25 TO +1.75. 19MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT.
NEXYMA 80A 1.00 - 1.75 20 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .75 NEAR LESS .80 FOR ADDS BELOW +2.00D. ABOVE +200D USE NEXYMA 80B. 26MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT.
NEXYMA 80B 2.00 - 2.75 20 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 125 NEAR LESS 1.50 FOR ADDS +2.00 AND ABOVE. 26MM MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT.
SHAMIR OFFICE 75 STANDARD PLASTIC 0.75 - 1.25 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .375 NEAR LESS .75 MINIMUM 13MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
SHAMIR OFFICE 75 POLYCARBONATE 0.75 - 1.25 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .375 NEAR LESS .75 MINIMUM 16MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
SHAMIR OFFICE 125 STANDARD PLASTIC 1.50 - 1.75 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .625 NEAR LESS 1.25 MINIMUM 13MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
SHAMIR OFFICE 175 STANDARD PLASTIC 2.00 - 2.25 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .875 NEAR LESS 1.75 MINIMUM 13MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
SHAMIR OFFICE 225 STANDARD PLASTIC 2.50 - 3.00 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 1.125 NEAR LESS 2.25 MINIMUM 13MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
SHAMIR OFFICE 125 POLYCARBONATE 1.50 - 1.75 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .625 NEAR LESS 1.25 MINIMUM 16MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
SHAMIR OFFICE 175 POLYCARBONATE 2.00 - 2.25 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS .875 NEAR LESS 1.75 MINIMUM 16MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
SHAMIR OFFICE 225 POLYCARBONATE 2.50 - 3.00 16 PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 1.125 NEAR LESS 2.25 MINIMUM 16MM TO TOP RECOMMENDED. ORDER AS REGULAR RX
NIKON ONLINE 1.50 CLEAR 1.00 - 3.00 15 INTERMEDIATE POWER DEGRESSION: -1.00D, -1.50D
NIKON ONLINE 1.67 CLEAR 1.00 - 3.00 15 INTERMEDIATE POWER DEGRESSION: -1.00D, -1.50D, -2.00D
ONLINE 1.60 CLEAR 1.00 - 3.00 15 INTERMEDIATE POWER DEGRESSION: -1.00D, -1.50D, -2.00D
PERSONA OFFICE CR39 - CANADA ONLY 0.50 - 2.25 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR DISTANCE PLUS DYNAMIC POWER CHOICE OF SRC AND AR COATINGS.
PERSONA OFFICE 1.60 - CANADA ONLY 0.50 - 2.25 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR DISTANCE PLUS DYNAMIC POWER CHOICE OF SRC AND AR COATINGS.
PERSONA OFFICE TRIVEX - CANADA ONLY 0.50 - 2.25 15 PUPIL CENTER NEAR DISTANCE PLUS DYNAMIC POWER CHOICE OF SRC AND AR COATINGS.
PRIO BROWSER LENS 1.00 - 1.50 16 DISCONTINUED BY MANUFACTURER JUNE 18, 2008
PRIO COMPUTER LENS 0.75 - 2.25 16 2.25 ADD IN 5 AND 7 BASE ONLY. MINIMUM B MEASUREMENT IS 29MM
HOYALUX TACT 1.50 1.00 - 3.50 18 TWO DESIGNS; EP40/EP60 ADJUST FITTING CROSS TO 40% OR 60% OF ADD POWER.
HOYALUX TACT 1.60 1.00 - 3.50 18 TWO DESIGNS; EP40/EP60 ADJUST FITTING CROSS TO 40% OR 60% OF ADD POWER.
AO TECHNICA 1.00 - 3.00 22 2-3 MM BELOW PUPIL CENTER DISTANCE PD TOTAL READING NEAR LESS 50-80% AT INTERMEDIATE DISTANCE RX DISCONTINUED APRIL 2009
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The total number of Near Variable Focus (NVF) lenses in TheLensGuru.com database. NVF lenses are commonly called office,computer, close environment or task specific lenses. They typically do not have usable distance correction, but incorporate wider fields of view in the progressive corridor and reading area to optimize working at multiple close range distances.
* Mark W. Baumgartner is National Sales Consultant for Prescription Optical Supply in St Cloud, MN. Accuracy of this information is solely the responsibility of TheLensGuru.com.


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