AUGEN OPTICS AND TRANSITIONS OPTICAL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
Technology-Driven Product Offerings from Augen Optics and
Transitions Optical Provide High-Performance Everyday Vision
PINELLAS PARK, Nov. 9, 2007 – Augen Optics and Transitions Optical, Inc. have announced that the companies are renewing their relationship – creating a partnership that will combine Augen Optics unique lens design technologies with Transitions Optical’s advanced photochromic technology. Through the partnership, Augen Optics, an international lens design and manufacturing company based in Ensenada, Mexico, will offer Transitions® lenses in its 1.50 and Trivex® lens materials for its Centurion™ Series, a line of lenses specifically designed to provide a wider field of natural vision.

Committed to applying advanced technology to eyeglass lenses and optical products, Augen Optics lenses are designed using patented, proprietary developments in free-form mold making technology.

“We’re proud to be a technology-driven organization dedicated to all phases of the eyeglass lens development and delivery process,” said Dr. Marco Antonio Machado, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Augen Optics. “The partnership will enable the incorporation of Transitions Optical’s leading photochromic technology into Augen Optics’ unique product line.”

“Combining our distinctive lens designs with photochromic technology from Transitions will allow us to expand availability of high-performance products for everyday vision needs,” added Dick Kapash, President, Augen Optics.

As the leading supplier of photochromics to optical manufacturers worldwide, Transitions Optical works with multiple lens manufacturing partners to offer the widest availability of photochromic lenses. The partnership with Augen Optics will further expand the availability of Transitions lenses for eyecare professionals and consumers worldwide.

“Augen Optics value-added offerings have helped to strengthen the lens market in Latin America and have established a solid foundation for future growth. We are pleased to be partnering with them once again,” said Brett Craig, COO, Transitions Optical. “Our renewed partnership will expand the availability of Transitions lenses and will help to grow the photochromic category globally, as Augen Optics expands their presence around the world.”