Essilor

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Essilor is a DIAMOND level sponsor of the American Optometric Association.

Essilor of America, Inc., a proud supporter and sponsor of the AOA, is the leading manufacturer and distributor of optical lenses and the first fully integrated optical company in the United States.

Through Essilor Laboratories, Essilor specializes in ophthalmic lens production, manufacturing and distribution, and wholesale optical laboratory operations.

Essilor is characterized as the world leader in ophthalmic optics through continued innovation, advances in lens technology, and industry-leading educational services.

In 2009, Essilor celebrates its longstanding history of innovation and partnership with eye care professionals (ECPs) through the 50th anniversary of Varilux® lenses, the world's first and most prescribed progressive eyeglass lens in the world.

This anniversary marks a definitive milestone for the optical industry, as we celebrate natural vision for presbyopes and continued advancements in the field of vision health.

The research that went into the development of the first progressive lens 50 years ago has served as the forerunner for innovation throughout the years, and Essilor is proud to still say that every four seconds another Varilux lens is prescribed, thanks to our continued partnerships with you and your colleagues around the world.

With the launch of Xperio™ lenses, a new brand of advanced polarized lenses featuring industry-leading designs, materials and coatings that deliver superior visual performance and optimal comfort, Essilor delivers more than 35 unique polarized lens design and material combinations-more than six times the offering of the closest competitor. This new offering allows you to provide your patients with the widest range of polarized options available in the world.

Essilor continues to partner with you, the eye care professional, to provide a broad range of products that fit your patients' lifestyles.

The industry's most technologically advanced lenses -Varilux, Crizal®, Xperio, Definity®, Thin&Lite®, Airwear® and Transitions® lenses - demonstrate Essilor's commitment to the visual needs and habits of your patients.

Essilor remains committed to empowering the eye care industry through comprehensive educational programs.

Programs such as ECP University were developed to help you effectively meet the unique needs of your practice and patients, ensuring quality practice management and success in all areas of your business.

Throughout the coming years, look for Essilor to provide even more comprehensive solutions to help the world see better, through continued innovation and product development, continuous partnering and the educational and training offerings to which Essilor is committed.

We thank you for your continued support of our business.

For more information, visit www.essilorusa.com.