Welcome to BETTER VISION by Carl Zeiss Vision

As a German and global player in the state-of-the-art technology world, Carl Zeiss has been offering a broad spectrum of optical solutions for far more than a century: The company is engaged in everything ranging from the manufacturing of highest performance microscopes to research to the making of individual career and leisure time varifocal spectacles.

Everything ZEISS does focuses on improved and sharper vision: The ZEISS brand embodies  UltraVision competency that encompasses three core disciplines – micro, macro and motion. This translates into proven perfection in microscopy, space and camera optics. Moreover, the ZEISS brand is also synonymous with innovation and supreme technology in the world of eyeglass lens manufacturing. It is the brand that provides people who wear glasses with highest quality solutions.

What does the Carl Zeiss name stand for?

Looking back today, precision optics paired with fine mechanics are two disciplines that working hand in hand were ground breaking technologies even in the day and age of company founder Carl Zeiss and his partner Ernst Abbé.

To be able to handle the tasks of fundamental research, the limits of the technically feasible were pushed further and further ahead. Many of the essential production processes for optical instruments had to be developed first. Carl Zeiss products can frequently be linked to the names of prominent researchers and scientists.

The fascinating technical history of Carl Zeiss began in 1846 and still continues in this, the 21st century. Carl Zeiss innovation makes its contributions to progress in numerous disciplines. These achievements help improve the quality of life of countless people. In ophthalmology, for instance, the company develops diagnostics and treatment tools, in optometry it provides premium quality lenses, in medical research and micro surgery it is known for its microscopes; the automotive industry and machine engineering companies utilise its highly precise measuring technology. In series production, Carl Zeiss has made a name for itself in micro chip manufacturing, as our optical systems are needed to make this production possible.

Innovation is a significant contributor to the success of the Carl Zeiss Group. At Carl Zeiss, innovation is actually a tradition and firmly anchored in its corporate vision. One of the central goals is defined in the vision statement:

"Carl Zeiss is considered the most innovative company in its pertinent business segments."

Strengthening its innovative power is an objective, Carl Zeiss pursues consistently and sustainably, among other things with systematic innovative activities.

What BETTER VISION wants to offer you?

Today, about 200 million people around the globe wear lenses made by Carl Zeiss Vision. Every single day, a workforce of about 10,400 in more than 30 countries commits itself to improving the vision of millions. Not only does it develop lenses for eyeglasses, it also manufactures measuring devices and diagnostic tools. As a result, Carl Zeiss Vision is one of the leading manufacturers of optometry products in the world.

Every eye is just as unique as the finger print of a person. Unlike any other sensory organ, our eyes allow us to experience and perceive our environment. Consequently, it is particular important to take this individuality into account when rendering consulting and diagnostic services to people who wear glasses and of course, when we make lenses for them.

BETTER VISION aims at giving you, our readers, the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at Carl Zeiss Vision and to allow you to obtain more know-how about lenses and eye analyses with the ultimate goal of improving your vision. The results of market research we undertook has made us aware of the fact that there is indeed a lot of interest in information on Better Vision.

We also would like to invite you to send us your pertinent questions and to share your own experiences with us.

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