In optical systems aspherical lenses are commonly employed to reduce spherical aberration dispersion, coma, aberration, and the like. In comparison to spherical lenses aspherical lenses have the ability to attain higher optical quality and performance in imaging. As a result, aspherical lenses are used extensively in certain applications that have high demands on imaging, like photographic lenses, optical instruments telescopes, as well as other areas.

Lenses with aspherical designs are used extensively in microscopes, telescopes, optical measuring instruments, and other optical instruments to enhance the quality of imaging and accuracy in measurement.

Aspherical lenses are also used in important application in shaping laser beams as well as image transmittance, laser marking, and other areas. Aspherical lenses are able to alter focus length, focus performance, and the spot shape that the beam of lasers to satisfy diverse requirements of the application.

Aspherical lenses are also widely used in automotive headlights, car cameras and other optical systems, which can provide better lighting effects and image quality.

Aspheric lenses are often also used in vision correction devices such as eyeglasses and contact lenses to correct problems such as refractive errors in the human eye and provide a clearer visual experience.