About Essilor

OUR
BEGINNINGS

Essilor was formed in 1972 with the amalgamation of two French companies Essel and Silor.

Essilor was created from Essel and Silor, two companies dating back respectively to 1849 and 1931, which dominated the French optical eyewear market in the mid-20th century.
 

ESSILOR
TODAY

Globally, Essilor operates in around 100 countries.

Throughout the World, you’ll find over 55,000 employees devoted to improving lives by improving sight.
 

WORLD LEADERS
IN INNOVATION

Essilor is world famous for the Varilux lens, the world's first varifocal, which was invented in 1959.

Essilor invests more than 150 million euros in research and development (R&D) every year and employs 550 researchers around the world.
 

OUR
EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS

We supply a large number of Eye Care Professionals.

We work closely with all our optometrists and opticians providing not only lenses and equipment but also strategic business advice in sales, marketing and customer support, helping them to grow their businesses and support patients with all areas of eye care.

OUR EYE CARE
PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

We work directly with a network of eyecare experts, Eye Care Professionals that are passionate, highly skilled and patient-focused.
Eye Care Professionals in our independent network are trusted advisor's and experts who are fully qualified and experienced in
explaining the benefits of our technologically advanced range of glasses lenses to suit your exact vision needs.
Explore our lens range and contact your nearest Eye Care Professional for an eye test today. Your eye care is in safe hands when you
visit an Eye Care Professional in our network.