HOYA launches new advanced focus spectacle lenses for younger patients with presbyopia

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HOYA has announced the launch of its VisuPro All Day and VisuPro Flex advanced focus spectacle lenses to help patients that are beginning to experience age-related presbyopia.¹ The new lenses are designed for young presbyopes, ranging in age from their late 30s to mid-40s, who may be either existing spectacle wearers or non-wearers, according to a news release.

“Uncorrected refractive error is the leading cause of vision impairment globally, yet current market offerings fail to address the unique needs of young presbyopes,” said John Goltermann Lassen, CEO at HOYA Vision Care, in the release. “Innovations to manage first presbyopic symptoms at the earliest stage are essential to minimize the impact of presbyopia on patients’ quality of life and ensure continued clarity of vision.” 

The lenses use HOYA’s Binocular Harmonization Technology (BHT) that considers the prescription for both eyes to calculate the prescription in the lenses for focusing, stability, and enhanced depth of vision. The Focus Max Optimization allows for additional vision support at close distance. The lenses can help reduce eye strain or visual fatigue when working with digital devices, which caters to the interest of younger patients with presbyopia, according to results from a HOYA survey. This research found that 53% of existing spectacle wearers and 60% of non-spectacle wearers between 36 and 44 years of age have increasing problems seeing clearly in the near distance and when using digital devices.¹

“With VisuPro, HOYA offers eye care professionals a solution that tackles the unique needs of young presbyopes,” said Griffith Altmann, chief technology officer at HOYA Vision Care, in the release. “Our VisuPro advanced focus lenses incorporate our proprietary technologies that have been developed based on patient feedback and can be personalized to the patients’ requirements. By actively contributing to initiatives such as the World Health Organization's SPECS 2030, we’re committed to expanding refractive error coverage by 40% by 2030 ensuring universal access to affordable eye care. This new offering in pre-presbyopic care allows for natural and effortless focus all day allowing patients to live their life to the fullest.”

Reference:

1. HOYA launches VisuPro advanced focus spectacle lenses for patients experiencing first symptoms of presbyopia. News release. HOYA. April 2, 2025. Accessed April 3, 2025.