# 3D-Printed Optical Lenses Luxexcel Makes Printed Optically Clear Creations By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-lenses References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/189959/vote-most-significant-3dp-thing/) & [luxexcel](https://www.luxexcel.com/ophthalmic-inspiration/showcases) Through there are many well-designed and highly customizable [3D-printed eyewear frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inovati) now available to consumers, Luxexcel is disrupting the eyewear industry even more with its 3D-printed optic lenses. Prior to Luxexcel, there was no way to print 3D optics or lenses and the company now prides itself on being the only one in the entire world that can "[3D print ophthalmic specialty lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-progressive-lens)." Because the lenses may be created with additive manufacturing, the lenses may be shaped exactly to a patient's specific vision needs, or specifically designed to fit [AR/VR headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-smart-glasses) or other special purposes. Beyond having massive implications within the world of eyewear, technology from Luxexcel also has the potential to modernize other industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable 3d-printed Lenses:** Luxexcel's 3D-printed lenses allow for precise customization to meet individual vision needs. - **Optical Lens Printing Technology:** Luxexcel's disruptive technology allows for the 3D printing of optical lenses, revolutionizing the eyewear industry. - **Additive Manufacturing in Optics:** Luxexcel's additive manufacturing approach opens up new possibilities for the production of specialty lenses. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear:** Luxexcel's 3D-printed lenses are revolutionizing the eyewear industry with their customizable and precise vision solutions. - **Medical:** Luxexcel's technology has the potential to modernize the medical industry by enabling the production of tailored ophthalmic lenses. - **Virtual Reality:** Luxexcel's 3D-printed lenses can be specifically designed to fit AR/VR headsets, driving innovation in the virtual reality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2.md) - [3D Glass Printing Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-glass-structures.md) - [Prescription-On-Demand Eyewear Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-on-demand.md) - [3D Glass Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobula.md) - [3D-Printed Honeycomb-Style Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-glasses-frames.md) - [Haute Hinge-Free Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangled-eyewear.md) - [3D Crystal Printing Parnterships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xolo-swarovski.md) - [Bioprinted Corneal Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corneal-implants.md)