VEL Introduces New, Versatile Advanta FSV

Vision-Ease Lens (VEL) launches Advanta™, its new spherical FSV polycarbonate lens that is the ultimate in versatility The Advanta lens offers superior style to wearers, while its design makes processing easier for eyecare professionals.   Advanta lenses feature flatter front curves, providing better aesthetics and fitting with today's frames, and ample edge thickness on low minus and plus powers accommodate rimless and drill mount frames. For maximum scratch resistance and excellent AR compatibility, Advanta lenses are protected by VEL's own Continua® thermal-cured hard coating. The lenses have base curve compatibility with Vision-Ease Lens SFSV for out-of-range surfacing or stock outage.   "In talking with eyecare professionals, we saw a need for lenses designed specifically for today's frame styles and processing practices. That is where Advanta comes in," said Karen Hoyt, product manager for VEL. "By reengineering the spherical FSV, we created a more versatile lens with better aesthetics."   Advanta lenses use the latest polycarbonate resins for the best optical clarity, manufactured under ISO 9001 guidelines and inspected to meet industry leading quality standards. Immediate availability is 65 mm and 75 mm diameters for +4.00 to -8.00 spheres up to -2.00 cylinder.