ZEISS ClearMind Puts Well-Being at the Center of Eyeglass Lens Design

Today, well-being has moved from a “nice‑to‑have” to a top priority for consumers worldwide: A recent global survey revealed that a majority prioritizes well-being more than they did a year ago.¹ For the vision care industry, this means consumer expectations can extend beyond vision correction alone. In parallel, eye care professionals (ECPs) are constantly looking for innovations that elevate their practice, differentiate their offerings, and deliver measurable value to their customers. ZEISS ClearMind lenses, integrating the new ZEISS NeurOptix technology, represent a significant upgrade for both: Consumers focused on well-being and ECPs.

Consumers focused on well-being: Needs beyond vision correction

As an increasing number of consumers is more and more focused on well-being, how can eye care professionals best meet their needs? ECPs can identify this type based on consumers’ heightened awareness of eye health, strong need for explanation and consultation, and openness to understanding the link between eye health and overall well-being.²
Today, for example, consumers are exposed to unprecedented levels of visual and cognitive demand.³ Countless visual stimuli challenge the eyes, and at the same time can increase cognitive load. Difficulty concentrating has become a common complaint across all age groups.⁴ ZEISS ClearMind lenses, providing extremely clear vision,⁵ are designed to address these needs by reducing cognitive load and supporting overall well-being.

Specifically, the benefits of ZEISS ClearMind lenses for consumers focused on well-being are:

• Reduced cognitive load: ZEISS ClearMind Progressive lenses are proven to reduce cognitive load by 14% compared to ZEISS progressive standard lenses, as demonstrated in studies conducted at the ZEISS Vision Science Lab at the University of Tübingen, Germany.⁶
• Enhanced focus and comfort: 91% of wearers experience less cognitive load compared to a ZEISS standard lens,⁶while 85% of wearers confirm the lenses contributed positively to their overall feeling of well-being.⁷
• Tired eyes relief: 69% of users stated their eyes feel vitalized throughout the day.⁷Study results have proven that ZEISS ClearMind lenses can contribute to a stable tear film by keeping up a regular blink rate. On average, blink rate is 16% higher with ZEISS Progressive ClearMind lenses compared to ZEISS progressive standard lenses.⁸
• Fast adaptation: 51% of progressive lens wearers adapted within an hour, and 88% within days, making ZEISS ClearMind lenses comfortable for a wide range of users.⁹

Furthermore, ZEISS ClearMind lenses are designed for a broad spectrum of wearers: From young adults experiencing tired eyes due to digital device use, to mature adults facing presbyopia and near vision discomfort. Accordingly, the new lens portfolio comprises single vision, digital, and progressive lenses, and comes with several customization options for individual anatomy, frame choice, and lifestyle.

_{1 McKinsey Future of Wellness Survey 2025}

_{2 ZEISS Vision Care Global Consumer Study (2026). Vision correction users in 30 countries surveyed, n= 47,201}

_{3 Arnold, et al. (2023). Dealing with information overload: a comprehensive review. Frontiers in psychology, 14}

_{4 Kaur, et al. (2022). Digital Eye Strain – A Comprehensive Review. Ophthalmology and therapy, 11(5}

_{5 96% of wearers confirm extremely clear vision, according to an opinion-based survey among wearers of ZEISS ClearMind lenses in Germany, Italy, India & China (N=298, Single Vision, Digital & Progressive lenses), 2025, Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH, DE (unpublished, data on file, Top2boxes)}

_{6 NASA-TLX assessment of perceived cognitive load. Performance test on ZEISS ClearMind progressive lenses compared to standard ZEISS progressive lenses, N=32. ZEISS Vision Science Lab, Institute for Ophthalmic Research, University of Tuebingen, DE 2025}

_{7 Opinion-based survey among wearers of ZEISS ClearMind lenses in Germany, Italy, India & China (N=298, Single Vision, Digital & Progressive lenses), 2025, Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH, DE (unpublished, data on file, Top2boxes}

_{8 ZEISS (2025). ZEISS ClearMind lenses. White Paper. Link}

_{9 Opinion-based survey among wearers of ZEISS ClearMind lenses in Germany, Italy, India & China (N=193, Progressive lenses), 2025, Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH, DE (unpublished, data on file, Top2boxes)}

_{10 Opinion-based survey among Eye Care Professionals selling ZEISS ClearMind lenses in Germany, Italy, India & China (N=43), 2025, Carl Zeiss Vision International GmbH, DE (unpublished, data on file, Top2boxes)}