Zeiss lenses · Budapest

Zeiss lenses, precisely fitted to you

We fit Zeiss lenses to your prescription, the frame you choose, and the way that frame sits on your face. Start with an eye exam, then find the right frame and lens combination.

Zeiss lens tint and coating samples at the Tipton Eyeworks showroom
Lens brand: Zeiss
Measured by our own optometrist
Our frame or yours
Ready in 1–2 weeks
How we measure

We check your vision standing up, too

Our custom lift lets the optometrist repeat selected measurements while you are standing naturally and compare them with the seated result before the prescription is finalised.

It gives the optometrist one more point of comparison before we make lenses you will wear through the rest of your day.

A patient standing at the ZEISS i.Profiler plus on Tipton's custom lift, with corneal topography on the optometrist's tablet
Another option

Already have a frame you'd like to keep?

Bring it with you and we can check whether it is suitable for new Zeiss lenses. If you're choosing a new frame, we'll help you find the right one in the showroom and centre the lenses to that specific fit.

Lens options

The Zeiss lenses we fit

Zeiss makes multiple designs within each category. We confirm the exact product and tier after we know your prescription, your frame and how you use your eyes.

Progressive lenses

When near focus becomes harder — commonly from the mid-40s onward — a progressive can combine distance, intermediate and near vision in one pair. The power changes gradually through the lens, with no visible dividing line.

DistanceAcross the room, outdoors and everyday distance vision.
IntermediateMonitor, dashboard and conversation distance.
NearPhone, page and other close work.

The usable fields and degree of individualisation vary by design. We work with Zeiss ClearMind and SmartLife, as well as ClearMind Pro, which is only available in Zeiss Vision Expert stores like ours. Which one suits you is something we agree after the exam.

The clear and blurred zones of a ZEISS progressive lens seen from the wearer's view
A ZEISS single vision lens seen from the wearer's view

Single vision lenses

One correction across the lens — for distance or near. It is often the right answer when you do not need different powers across several viewing distances.

The exact design can still depend on your prescription, chosen frame and fitting measurements. The Zeiss single-vision range is wide — after the exam we recommend the design that fits your prescription and the way you use your eyes.

Digital lenses

Zeiss digital lenses are designed for people typically in their 30s to mid-40s who wear distance correction and start noticing tired eyes or blurred near vision later in the day.

A modest near-support zone helps with close work while keeping distance vision available. Whether that is the right answer — rather than a single-vision, office or progressive design — is something we decide from the exam and your daily routine.

Here too we work with Zeiss ClearMind, SmartLife and ClearMind Pro. Every lens is ordered individually for you — we do not fit from stock.

A ZEISS digital lens seen from the wearer's view
The road seen through a ZEISS DriveSafe lens from the driver's view

DriveSafe lenses

Zeiss DriveSafe is an everyday lens designed around the visual demands of driving — low light, glare and repeated shifts between the road, mirrors and dashboard.

  • Zeiss reports perceived glare reduced by up to 64% with the DriveSafe anti-reflective solution
  • Luminance Design accounts for pupil size under low-light conditions
  • Available as single vision and progressive designs

The exact coating name is DuraVision Plus DriveSafe UV. Since May this year, Zeiss has named its full coating range with the “Plus” designation.

Office lenses

An office lens is built around near and intermediate distances — the page, the screen and the person across the desk. At those distances it can provide a broader comfortable viewing area than an everyday progressive.

The trade-off matters: office lenses are not designed for driving or general distance use, so they are usually a second pair for work.

Tell us how far away your monitor, desk and room are. Those working distances matter to the lens design.

A desk and monitor seen through an office lens
A frame with one clear and one darkened light-adaptive lens

Light-adaptive and sun lenses

Zeiss PhotoFusion X changes with the light: Zeiss states that it darkens outdoors in roughly 15–30 seconds and clears indoors in about 5–10 minutes. It provides full UV protection at every tint level.

Every design is available in several colour options — lenses are ordered individually for you, so the current Zeiss colour range is open to you. Zeiss also offers sunglass and adaptive-sun options for people who want a dedicated outdoor lens, the latter with mirror coatings as well.

Coatings and materials

Lens design determines the correction. Material and coating affect thickness, reflections, durability, cleaning and protection — so the best combination depends on the prescription and how you wear your glasses.

The coating layers of a ZEISS DuraVision lens shown separated
  • DuraVision Plus — Zeiss's current premium anti-reflective coating family includes Gold, Platinum, Silver and Chrome variants
  • CleanGuard — Zeiss says lenses with DuraVision Plus can clean up to three times faster than previous-generation Zeiss coatings
  • BlueGuard — blue-light filtering is built into the lens material rather than added as a surface coating
  • UVProtect — full UV protection up to 400 nm in clear Zeiss plastic lenses

These are Zeiss's current, latest-generation options, and they are the ones we fit.

How it works

From the eye exam to finished glasses

The frame can be one you choose here or one you already own. Either way, these are the four steps.

Step 1

Eye exam

Start with a current prescription and the measurements the lens recommendation is built on.

Step 2

The frame — ours or yours

Choose from Vinylize, Cyklo, Caliber Optics and Masunaga in the showroom, or bring a frame you already own.

Step 3

Measure the fit

With that frame on your face, VISUFIT 1000 captures the centration data the lenses are cut to.

Step 4

Zeiss makes the lenses

Once the lens design is agreed, the lenses are ordered and fitted here. We call you when they are ready — typically in 1–2 weeks.

FAQ

Before you come in

Can you fit Zeiss lenses into a frame I already own?

Possibly. Bring the frame to the showroom and we'll check whether its condition and construction make it suitable for relensing.

There is no restriction on the type of frame — what matters is that it is in good, wearable condition: no cracks, nothing bent out of shape. The one exception is eyewear with the lenses built permanently into the frame — ready-made readers, for example — where the lenses cannot be replaced. That is why we always need to see the frame in person.

Which frames can I put Zeiss lenses in?

Anything in the showroom: our own Vinylize, Cyklo and Caliber Optics, and the Masunaga collection we curate — plus, in most cases, a frame you already own.

Do I need a new eye exam if I already have a prescription?

Not necessarily — we accept a recent prescription from elsewhere. Before ordering new glasses, though, it is best to consult with our team to check that the existing prescription is still current. If a check-up is needed, you can book an eye exam here.

Warranty: we can only guarantee the exam and the accuracy of the prescription if we carried out the eye exam ourselves. With an outside prescription we will still make the lenses, but the prescription remains the responsibility of the practice that issued it.

Whatever prescription is used, fitting measurements are always taken for the actual frame you will be wearing.

How much does an eye exam cost?

Eye exams currently start at 20,000 Ft for the 30-minute Basic exam. Deluxe is 30,000 Ft for 45 minutes, and Premium is 45,000 Ft for 60 minutes. See what each exam includes and book a time.

What do Zeiss lenses cost?

The final lens price depends on the prescription, the function, the design, the material and the coating. We quote once those are known, so the figure is always calculated for you specifically. We recommend what is justified in your case, not the most expensive option.

Why do you fit Zeiss?

Our refraction and fitting workflow is built around Zeiss equipment, from i.Profiler plus and VISUPHOR 500 through to 3D centration with VISUFIT 1000. Using Zeiss lenses keeps the measurement, recommendation and fitting process within one optical system.

Zeiss combines a high level of innovation with high-quality products: there is a suitable lens for every way of using your eyes.

How long does it take to make my glasses?

Typically one to two weeks from the point the frame and lens specification are agreed. We call you when they are ready and fit them here in the showroom.

How long do progressives take to get used to?

An optimised lens design gives a wide field of view and smooth transitions, which allows quick adaptation and very clear vision at every distance and in every direction.

It does take a little practice. With an accurate exam, a well-chosen lens design and a properly fitted frame, getting used to them is usually quick — we go through the practical tips with you in the showroom.

My eyes are tired after screens. Is that a lens problem?

Sometimes a different prescription or lens design can help; sometimes the problem is dryness or something else entirely. Digital and office lenses are two options worth discussing, but the exam is what separates a lens issue from another cause.

Can I try frames without an appointment?

Yes. You can come in to try frames any time during opening hours. An appointment is needed for the eye exam, not for browsing. See the showroom and opening hours.

Visit us

Visit Tipton Eyeworks in Budapest

Try on our collections, get personal fitting advice or book a professional eye exam with Zeiss technology at our Budapest showroom.

Address
Tipton Eyeworks · Erkel utca 6, 1092 Budapest (District IX)
Phone
+36 1 786 1080
Email
showroom@tipton.hu
Hours
Tue & Wed8:00–16:00 Thu10:00–19:00 Fri10:00–18:00 Sat10:00–15:00 Mon & Sunclosed
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