ESSILOR AMPLIFIES THE POLARIZED EXPERIENCE WITH
VARILUX® PANAMIC® AIRWEAR® POLARIZED IN STYLISH BROWN TINT

DALLAS - (August 27, 2004) – Effective this week, Varilux® wearers now have a choice in polarized tints with the unmatched combination of comfort, cosmetics and safety. Patients can enjoy their great vision in stylish, brown-tinted prescription polarized polycarbonate lenses in addition to the latest gray option. Essilor of America is introducing Varilux® Panamic® Airwear® Polarized Brown. This newest addition to the Varilux® Panamic®family of lenses is also compatible with the anti-reflective properties of Essilor’s Crizal® Alizé® which virtually eliminates bothersome reflections and makes lenses up to ten times easier to clean.

“The demand for brown tinted lenses is a growing trend,” said Mike Daley, president of Essilor Lenses. “We successfully introduced the gray tint version of Varilux® Panamic® Airwear® Polarized less than two months ago and now we’re making it available to ECPs to satisfy those fashion-trendy patients with a popular brown tint version. It’s the ultimate sunwear choice as the lens eliminates glare, enhances safety and comfort while providing superior optical performance.”

The product’s parameters are the same as the gray version at: +6.00D to –10.00D power range, -4.00 cylinder, and +.75 to +3.50 add (in 0.25 steps). The diameter is 75/80 mm.

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Varilux®, Panamic®, Airwear® and Crizal® are registered trademarks and Alizé™ is a trademark of Essilor International, S.A.