Essilor Lenses

Essilor is a global leader in the ophthalmic lens industry, famous for inventing the Varilux progressive lens. The brand originated in France and has since become the benchmark for corrective eyewear and vision health innovation. Essilor products are manufactured across an extensive global network of production facilities and prescription laboratories located in Europe, North America, and Asia to serve diverse regional markets.

In 2018, Essilor underwent a transformative merger with the Italian eyewear giant Luxottica, forming the powerhouse EssilorLuxottica. This merger combined Essilor’s advanced lens technology with Luxottica’s world-renowned frame portfolio and retail presence. Headquartered in Paris, France, the ultimate owner company oversees a vertical integration strategy that controls the entire vision care process from lens production to retail distribution through brands like Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters.