Vision Aid Overseas support a school
Vision Aid Overseas provides primary eye care to schools in Ethiopia. 5 Essilor staff members pushed themselves in the Great Ethiopian Run to raise money for the charity. Watch their story to find out more.
All about Essilor
Here you can find more information about Essilor. This collection of articles are for you to read about the history of the company, achievements and stories which have inspired us to keep innovating. Also you will be able to read about the charity projects which supports our mission.
Celebrating 60 years of varilux
It was back in 1948 when a young man called Bernard Maitenaz joined Société des Lunetiers, who quickly got to work developing a new solution for bifocals. The invention of the varifocal lens stemmed from a completely new concept, revolutionising the world of optics and lenses
Vision screening at Oasis Academy
We hear from principal, George Franks from Oasis Academy Connaught, West Bristol, who recently hosted a vision screening day for its 240 children.
Eye Mitras reach milestone achievement
Essilor’s 2.5 New Vision Generation (2.5 NVG) business has equipped more than 10 million people from underserved populations in India with glasses and through its Eye Mitra programme has provided over 200 million people with sustainable access to vision care.
Essilor sponsors the ABDO college decathlon - in aid of Vision Care for Homeless People
Essilor is proud to sponsor The Eyezen Start Sprint (100m race) at the Association of British Dispensing Optician (ABDO) college decathlon in aid of the charity Vision Care for homeless people.
Retinoblastoma awareness week
MPs are being asked to use their position to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of a rare childhood eye cancer this World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week 2019 (12-18 May).
Varilux varifocals, as seen on Channel 4
Essilor’s Varilux brand is now the proud sponsor of Channel 4’s Escapism series of TV shows which will transport you to the most spectacular locations across the British Isles.
Who are Essilor: The brand behind the lenses
The truth is, even if you’ve not heard of Essilor, you’re more than likely wearing lenses made by us. Our history spans 170 years, with ambitious beginnings rooted in the 19th century.