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The Upgrade for Consumers Focused on Well-Being – and Also for Eye Care Professionals

ZEISS ClearMind lenses meet modern consumers’ needs for well-being – and elevate ECPs’ business.
1 April 2026

In today’s fast-paced world, countless visual stimuli challenge the eyes, and at the same time can increase cognitive load. ZEISS ClearMind lenses are designed to reduce cognitive load. (Disclaimer: This image has been created with the help of Generative AI.)

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,6 while 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.7 Study 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.

Cognitive load and other relevant terms explained

  • Cognitive load is used to describe the amount of working memory applied to fulfill a specific task. Working memory is a cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information needed for complex tasks such as reasoning, learning, and comprehension.

    In short, cognitive load is the effort our brain has to make. The term refers to the fact that our brain has a limit to the amount of information it can process at any given time.

  • Information processing (e.g., recognition of shapes, objects, or the recognition of locations or orientation in space) takes place in different areas of the brain, including the working memory. Visual perception is the process by which the brain interprets and organizes visual information received from the eyes to form a coherent understanding of the environment.

  • Mental effort refers to the number of cognitive resources expended to perform tasks, process information, or solve problems.

The ZEISS ClearMind lens portfolio is made to empower eye care professionals to meet the evolving needs of consumers focused on well-being.

An upgrade for eye care professionals, their practice and business

For eye care professionals, ZEISS ClearMind lenses are more than a product – they promise to be a superior upgrade: 93% of eye care professionals confirm that, with ZEISS ClearMind lenses, ZEISS has developed again an innovative lens solution that helps them deliver excellent care.10 Furthermore, surveyed ECPs highlight the following aspects:

  • 91% say the ZEISS ClearMind lens portfolio is easy to dispense.10
  • 84% state that ZEISS ClearMind lenses are superior to ZEISS SmartLife lenses.10
  • Reflecting strong confidence in the product, 95% would recommend ZEISS ClearMind lenses.10

The portfolio is made to empower ECPs to meet the evolving needs of consumers focused on well-being, differentiate their practice, and deliver scientifically validated benefits. Moreover, ZEISS ClearMind lenses offer numerous customization options in profitable progressive lenses.

ZEISS NeurOptix technology

  • At the core of ZEISS ClearMind lenses lies the NeurOptix technology from ZEISS – an innovation that incorporates neuroscience, optics, and real-world visual behavior and considers how the brain and vision work together. It decodes how spectacle lens wearers use their eyes throughout the day and maps gaze patterns on the lens surface. By aligning lens clarity zones with natural eye movement, ZEISS NeurOptix technology gives clarity where the brain needs clarity most – ultimately, providing wearers with extremely clear vision to help them reduce their cognitive load.

As a conclusion: What makes ZEISS ClearMind lenses so special? It’s by combining advanced science with real-world insights that ZEISS delivers an ideal fit for today’s consumers focused on well-being.

ZEISS, ClearMind and NeurOptix are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Carl Zeiss AG or a ZEISS Group company.

The information presented is intended for a professional audience, such as trade media and eye care professionals and reflects the status as of date of release. It is not intended as consumer or patient information. The content shown does not guarantee product availability in any particular market, nor does it represent any particular pricing structure in that market.

Some of these images were created with Generative AI.

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  • 1

    McKinsey Future of Wellness Survey 2025

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

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

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

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    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)

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    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

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    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)

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    ZEISS (2025). ZEISS ClearMind lenses. White Paper

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    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)

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    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)