The Benefits of i.Scription®Lenses – An Interview with the Project Manager

The development of i.Scription® and the i.Profiler® marks the latest innovation milestone in the production of lenses. i.Scription® aims at delivering a new quality of vision. In this article, we will take a look behind the scenes at Carl Zeiss Vision with Lars Mendel, the i.Scription® Project Manager.

Interview with Lars Mendel, Project Manager i.Scription® at Carl Zeiss Vision

Interview with Lars Mendel, Project Manager i.Scription® at Carl Zeiss Vision

BETTER VISION: Mr. Mendel, does the launch of i.Scription® signal the introduction of a new level of vision quality? Or let me put it differently - will the special benefits of i.Scription® soon replace all other lens types on the market?

Lars Mendel: The first part of the question deserves a definitive yes.  A new standard has certainly been created. The lens optimization solution i.Scription® provides us with a tool that offers better vision for all. Our experiences have shown that, for instance, many customers who already have prescription glasses but only used them in emergencies are now convinced that it is a good idea to wear them all the time. i.Scription® creates a vision impression that is better all around and that makes it easier to feel comfortable wearing glasses the first time you put them on.

As for the second part of your question – it would be mere speculation to think that only these kinds of lenses will be available in the future. In any event, we are confident that i.Scription® will secure widespread distribution very rapidly thanks to the benefits patients will experience.

BETTER VISION: The continued optimization of lenses also raises the bar for eye care professional, doesn’t it?

Lars Mendel: To get straight to the point: high-tech eye care requires special qualifications. Professionals in the field will need high-tech training and equipment. Carl Zeiss Vision has specifically worked toward giving eye care professionals the support they need. [i.Terminal by ZEISS], a device equipped with tools such as camera-based measuring devices, provides another building block that supports eye care professionals throughout the entire consulting and fitting process. Consequently, we now have everything in place that eye care professionals will need to adjust even the most advanced and complex products.

BETTER VISION: Is i.Scription®  the perfect solution for everyone who wears glasses – including customers who only use half-glasses?

Lars Mendel: Those who need glasses only for up-close applications are actually the exception to the rule. The principle of wavefront auto-refraction has been designed for viewing objects that are located at greater distances. Close-up applications are subject to different conditions. However, half-glasses play a less and less significant role given that progressive addition lenses do offer a much better alternative.