VARILUX COMFORT LENSES NOW AVAILABLE IN AIRWEAR POLARIZED GRAY AND BROWN
Superior technology provides presbyopes with advanced performance in the sun
DALLAS – (May 29, 2008) – Essilor of America, Inc. announces Varilux Comfort®, the best selling progressive lens worldwide, and Varilux Comfort 360°™ lenses are now available in Airwear® Polarized Gray and Brown. Essilor combined its high-quality polarized technology with the industry standard in progressive lenses and the lightest material to offer the best combination of lens products available.

“This lens combination is a perfect outdoor pair option for progressive lens wearers.” said Kelly Smoyer, polarized brand manager for Essilor. “As the leading manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses, Essilor continues to expand its unmatched options for eyecare professionals [ECPs].”

Varilux Comfort and Varilux Comfort 360° Airwear Polarized lenses will be available for ECPs to order in the following specifications:

Varilux Comfort Airwear Polarized Gray and Brown
Available as a semi-finished lens or as an uncut or complete prescription:
• Rx Range: -9.00 D to +6.00 D up to -4.00 D cylinder
• Add: +0.75 to +3.00
• Base Curves: 2.00, 4.00, 5.50, 7.25

Varilux Comfort 360° Airwear Polarized Gray and Brown
Available as an uncut or complete prescription through an Essilor Processing Center:
• Rx Range: -9.00 D to +6.00 D up to -4.00 D cylinder
• Add: +0.75 to +3.00
• Base Curves: 2.00, 4.00, 5.50, 7.25

Varilux Comfort and Varilux Comfort 360° Airwear Polarized lenses can also be combined with Crizal SunTM and Crizal Sun MirrorsTM, the two most advanced sunwear anti-reflective (AR) treatments for additional features and benefits, such as:
• a backside AR that virtually eliminates annoying glare and reflections
• dual-sided, fully integrated hardcoat for unsurpassed durability and scratch protection
• dual-sided, fully integrated super-hydrophobic properties making it the easiest sun lens to clean
• the proprietary Crizal Sun process preserves original lens color
• the best protection and highest level of comfort of any sun lens in the industry
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Essilor, Varilux, Varilux Comfort, Crizal, DEFINITY and Airwear are registered trademarks and Varilux Comfort 360º, Crizal Sun and Crizal Sun Mirrors are trademarks of Essilor International. Thin&Lite is a registered trademark of Essilor of America, Inc.