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Essilor

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

Essilor

sponsors the following AOA programs:

As of March 2008

Optometry's Meeting™

Opening General Session Award Videos
Opening General Session Speaker
Varilux Optometry Super Bowl Program

Other Programs

2008 Aviation Vision Program
First Practice Academy (co-sponsorship with CIBA Vision)
Paraoptometric Online Training (co-sponsorship with The Vision Care Institute™, LLC)

AOSA — American Optometric Student Association

Essilor of America, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of optical lenses in the United States. In 1996, with the establishment of Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc. (ELOA), Essilor became the first fully integrated optical company in the United States, specializing in ophthalmic lens production, manufacturing and distribution, in addition to wholesale optical laboratory operations. These leading independent laboratories serve opticians, optometrists, and ophthalmologists nationwide. Through ELOA, Essilor owns the largest and most comprehensive optical laboratory network in the United States.

Year after year, Essilor continues to live out its corporate mission. "Helping the world see better by providing excellent vision through premium products and services" is not just a far-reaching goal to be attained, it is the cornerstone of every product launch, technological advancement, and program the company delivers. As proof of that commitment to the industry, Essilor continues to bring innovation to life through research, advances in lens technology, and educational services to the eye care professional (ECP). These three components set Essilor apart from its competitors and characterize Essilor as the world leader in ophthalmic optics.

Essilor works closely with ECPs to provide products that fit patients' lifestyles. The industry's most technologically advanced lenses - Varilux®, Crizal®, Definity®, Thin&Lite®, Airwear® and Transitions® lenses - demonstrate the company's ability to respond to consumer demand for quality eyewear that is comfortable, attractive, durable and lightweight.

Essilor's Varilux lens is the world's leading progressive lens and is the most technologically advanced solution for presbyopia. Varilux lenses enable wearers to see near, far and in between without the tell-tale age lines of bifocals. Since the launch of Varilux® Physio 360°™ and Varilux Physio™, Varilux has experienced aggressive growth and the expansion of the product line with the ability to fill the most complex prescriptions on the market in all available materials. These lenses introduced wavefront correction in progressive lenses for the first time to the optical industry. And in 2007, Varilux Ellipse™ and Varilux Comfort™ lenses became available in enhanced design offering through Essilor's 360° Digital Surfacing^SM technology.

Essilor recently teamed with 3M Company to debut a state-of-the-art lens, Crizal Avancé™ with Scotchgard™ Protector - the anti-reflective lens that's made to stay clean. This exciting new generation of Crizal® lenses offers customers an unprecedented level of lens performance, cleanability and clarity.

Essilor is a proud member and supporter of the AOA for its significant contributions to the growth and leadership of the optical industry. And Essilor remains committed to empowering the eye care industry through comprehensive educational programs throughout the year. Essilor also brings in an energetic student crowd with the annual sponsorship of the popular Varilux® Optometry Super Bowl where optometry students showcase their knowledge. Through this event, students become even more enthusiastic about their chosen profession. The noise and excitement is something to be witnessed!

Through training and education, Essilor is dedicated to helping ECPs provide the most up-to-date solutions for their patients. The company continues to develop the most technologically advanced products, while focusing on its main objective - helping people see the world better. In coming years, look for Essilor to provide even more comprehensive solutions to help the world see better, through the continuous partnering and educational offerings to which Essilor is committed.

For more information, visit www.essilor.com, www.essilorusa.com, or www.eloa.com.