I purchased my first pair of progressive lenses three years ago. I
wanted the thinnest possible lens in plastic. The hoya lens was
recommended. It had just come on the market. I believe it was l.7l
with an abbe number in the 30's.
 The minute I put the glasses on, I could see extremely well, with
very little distortion. It was amazing how quickly I adjusted to them,
and I'm very picky about my vision clarity.
 I am very nearsighted, and had always had coke-bottle type
lenses.The hoya lenses were very expensive, but to me well worth it,
as I can no longer wear contacts, and don't want to go the lasik
route. I highly recommend them, and be sure and go to a really good
optician. Mine is not the run-of-the-mill store, and the owner keeps
up with all of the new technologies out there. I will be getting some
new lenses this summer, and see no reason to look for anything else
than the hoya!

EJG