# HVC Viewer

> Augmented reality app for demonstrating spectacle lens performance to customers. (iPhone/iPad app by Hoya Holdings NV.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvc-viewer/id499884723 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hoya Holdings NV](https://appshunter.io/developer/492618708)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: $99.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 274 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvc-viewer/id499884723/reviews.md

## What is HVC Viewer?

Combine efficient business with the freedom to go wherever you please with the Hoya Vision Consultant Viewer application for your iPad. This is the first app with fully interactive Augmented Reality for the perfect, consumer-oriented sales consultation. A simple way of making the visual effects of different spectacle lenses easier to understand for spectacle wearers. Your clients can instantly see the difference in performance between lenses in a ‘real life’ situation. Anytime, anywhere.... In your practice or testing room.

The Hoya Vision Consultant Viewer application consists of five modules: 

Module 1: Progressive lenses 
•Demonstrate the difference in performance across the range of progressive designs.
•Depending on designs, fields of view and areas of distortion will change.
•Easily adjust the lens power and addition to represent the clients prescription.

Module 2: Single vision lenses
•Demonstrate the difference between a bi-aspherical, aspherical and standard designs.
•Show how different distortion levels may affect visual and binocular perception.
•For a more precise experience, you can adjust the sphere, cylindrical power and axis of the lens.

Module 3: Indoor lenses 
•Explain the variety of indoor solutions available based on the functional needs of your clients, from standard reading glasses to the most sophisticated premium indoor lens.
•The visual representation will adapt based on the chosen design.

Module 4: Anti-Reflection coatings
•Easily demonstrate the benefits of an anti-reflection coating in terms of comfort, such as glare reduction, contrast improvement and increased sharpness of vision.

Module 5: Polarised lenses 
•Show how polarised lenses enhance visual contrast and reduce glare creating increased wearer comfort.

Module 6: Photochromic Lenses 
•This feature highlights the benefits of wearing photochromic lenses demonstrating how comfortable and natural vision can be achieved in all lighting conditions. 
•Compare the performances between clear and photochromic lenses (available in brown and grey). 

Let your customer ‘experience’ the variety of lens options in order to choose the best lens for their visual needs.

All the features at your fingertips! 


Visit your Hoyanet website or contact your local Hoya area sales manager for further information.

## Key features

- Interactive Augmented Reality demonstrations
- Progressive lens performance comparison
- Single vision lens design visualization
- Indoor lens solution explanation
- Anti-reflection coating benefits
- Polarized and Photochromic lens features

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvc-viewer/id499884723/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Average

*2020-06-26*

Lens demos are great, but the prescription portion of the app does not work on my iPad 7th gen. I have it working on an older iPad.

### 5/5 — Excellent!

*2012-04-02, version 1.0*

Wow! What a slick App! My patients are loving this already.

### 5/5 — Hoya

*2012-03-25, version 1.0*

This is an amazing app so easy to use staff and patients love it and upgrading lens options is so easy

### 4/5 — HVC

*2012-03-22, version 1.0*

Very impressed with this new app. Both staff and patients are delighted with the visual demonstration.
Easy to use and an excellent tool for up-selling!

Well done Hoya!

CONCEPT EYE CLINIC group

## Frequently asked questions about HVC Viewer

### What is HVC Viewer?

HVC Viewer is an augmented reality application designed for iPad that helps opticians demonstrate the performance and benefits of various spectacle lenses to their clients. It aims to make understanding lens differences easier and more interactive.

### What types of lenses can HVC Viewer demonstrate?

HVC Viewer can demonstrate progressive lenses, single vision lenses, indoor lenses, anti-reflection coatings, polarized lenses, and photochromic lenses. Each module allows for adjustments to simulate client prescriptions and showcase specific lens characteristics.

### Is HVC Viewer available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, HVC Viewer is currently only supported on iPad devices. There is no information indicating availability on Android smartphones or tablets.

### How much does HVC Viewer cost?

HVC Viewer is a paid application, priced at $99.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features for demonstrating lens options.

### Does HVC Viewer have ads?

No, HVC Viewer does not contain advertisements. The application is designed to be a professional sales tool without any ad interruptions.

### How often is HVC Viewer updated?

The latest version of HVC Viewer is 3.3.7, which was last updated on April 1, 2025. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for HVC Viewer?

HVC Viewer has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.

### What do users think of HVC Viewer?

HVC Viewer has a rating of 4.0 stars from 2 ratings. While the number of ratings is small, the average score suggests a positive user reception for its functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.7 — 2025-04-01

- Fixed a bug that occurred when using the pen tool.

### 3.3.6 — 2024-11-15

- changed the photochromic menu image.

### 3.3.5 — 2023-05-10

- fixed bugs.

### 3.3.4 — 2020-01-23

- fixed bugs.

### 3.3.3 — 2019-01-09

Update Contents.
Fixed bugs on the lens simulation.

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