Corrective lens manufacturers

Many ophthalmic lens manufacturers share the French and global markets. Of course, there are also regional manufacturers offering quality lenses that will perfect your sunglasses as well as your prescription glasses. Here are the main lens manufacturers..

ESSILOR

Founded over 160 years ago, Essilor is the result of the merger of two companies specializing in optics and eyewear, Essel and Silor, created in 1849 and 1931 respectively. Manufacturing and marketing high-quality corrective lenses and a wide range of ophthalmic and optical equipment, Essilor cultivates an entrepreneurial culture and never ceases to innovate.

As proof, the French company was behind the invention of the progressive lens, which revolutionized the world of optics, and is constantly creating new lenses and coatings to meet everyone's expectations. Essilor has also embarked on a mission to "see the world better", with the aim of improving people's vision and thus their quality of life.

Thanks to its know-how and heritage, Essilor soon became the world's number 1: nearly 80% of eyeglass and sunglass manufacturers use such lenses.

CARL ZEISS VISION

Founded in 1846 by Carl Zeiss, the company of the same name has enjoyed a meteoric rise. A leader in optics and optoelectronics technology, the world-famous group has a division called Vision Care.

Combining know-how and expertise, this division designs, produces and markets high-tech optical instruments and corrective lenses for wearers of prescription glasses and sunglasses. With almost 9,000 employees worldwide, German manufacturer Carl Zeiss Vision has established itself year after year.

The group also has a subsidiary in France, which enables it to satisfy both opticians in terms of delivery times and consumers who prefer "Made in France" eyewear.

HOYA

"The best for your eyes" is Hoya's motto. Founded in 1941, the international Hoya Group has nearly 70 sales subsidiaries on every continent. The Hoya Group is multi-disciplinary, as it is divided into several branches: information technology, Pentax compact and digital SLR cameras, and eye health.

As such, Hoya has become the world's second largest lens manufacturer. The group has several divisions, including Hoya Vision Care, which specializes in ophthalmic lenses, and Hoya Surgical Optics, which supplies a complete range of intraocular implants and is a forerunner in this field. Backed by its know-how, the brand is constantly investing in research and development to offer its customers maximum comfort: a true guarantee of quality.

RODENSTOCK

Founded in 1877, Rodenstock is Germany's leading manufacturer of spectacle frames and lenses. The only ophthalmic optics brand to offer a complete "eyewear package", including both lenses and frames, Rodenstock quickly became a leader in the world of vision.

Employing over 4,000 people worldwide, the Rodenstock brand strives to offer quality models that are aesthetically pleasing, precise and comfortable to wear.

BBGR

A subsidiary of the Essilor group, BBGR is a French manufacturer of innovative optical lenses for vision. BBGR has been on the market for many years, and is constantly striving for customer satisfaction and innovation.

BBGR is constantly carrying out new studies on the visual system in order to be at the cutting edge of technology and offer lenses of the highest quality. With over 2,300 employees worldwide, BBGR is built on its core values of proximity, reliability, creativity and agility.

MEGA OPTIC

A subsidiary of the Essilor group since 1991, Mega Optic is a French distributor of ophthalmic lenses. Constantly evolving, Mega Optic knows how to adapt to the market, offering different ranges of lenses and the latest designs. Combining quality and price, Mega Optic's French-made corrective lenses are sure to meet everyone's expectations and fit all frames, whether sunglasses or optics.