About Essilor

As the world’s leading provider of eyeglass lenses our number one priority has always been you, our customer.  Throughout the years we’ve been busy improving the way people see the world and here in Essilor Ireland we love what we do.

At Essilor, we are dedicated to research and innovation.  We strive to create the most beautiful, comfortable and durable corrective lens designs in the world. With our tradition of excellence and technological advancement in the optical field and with a passionate staff of experienced professionals, Essilor is truly the work of geniuses.  And we assure absolute perfect quality for each and every Essilor customer.

Essilor in Ireland 

Essilor has been in Ireland since 1973 when a glass manufacturing facility was first established in Limerick.

In 1984 Essilor Ireland Sales was established to service the needs of Irish Opticians. Today this company is one of the leading optical suppliers in Ireland for high-tech ophthalmic lenses, instruments and glazing services.

In 1991, Essilor opened a plant in Ennis known as Organic Lens Manufacturing. 

Using the very latest technology to manufacture plastic semi-finished ophthalmic lens products, most notably Varilux, the worlds leading progressive lens. 

Essilor now employs over 350 people in Ireland.