Essilor celebrates 40 years in Thornbury, UK
UK Federation of Optical Manufacturing Opticians (FMO) and Association of Dispensing Optometrists recognise historic contributions of two key Essilor people.
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2021.08.31
Essilor Stellest™ space summer camp in china empowers youth, builds awareness for eye health
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Essilor Vision Foundation Singapore expands its reach in South-East Asia
Following the launch of the Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) Singapore in May, Essilor has leveraged on its geographical location to expand philanthropic efforts in the neighbouring region.
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Substantial new funding for Essilor R&D joint research laboratory on Vision and Ageing
SilverSight, the joint research program of Essilor R&D International and the Vision Institute of Paris, dedicated to « Healthy visual ageing, Action and Autonomy” is one of three programs to be funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR) as a new industrial chair. This funding will support ongoing research over the next four years to understand how ageing impacts both perceptual and cognitive functions and evaluate the tools that can help older people retain their independence.
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World Sight Day: Essilor is reaching out to improve sight everywhere
This World Sight Day, Essilor, whose mission is to improve lives by improving sight, has launched a series of events around the world to raise public awareness of the importance of good vision.
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Get yourself in view for World Sight Day
October 9 is World Sight Day when people across the world will be joining forces to highlight the importance of good vision.
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Silmo d’Or Awards for BBGR and IVS at Paris international Tradeshow
Two Essilor Group innovations were honored at Silmo international optics tradeshow: BBGR’s Sirus® Plus lenses in the Vision category award and IVS, with its Deep Lights device, in the Material/Equipment category.
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Essilor recognised with Social Responsibility award
Essilor was given a social responsibility award by financial and economic press group AGEFI in Paris on 24 September. The award takes into account social responsibility dimensions such as employee ownership, human resources, human capital management and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Essilor expands its headquarters in Singapore to accelerate development in Asia
Essilor inaugurated a new facility in Singapore housing its expanded headquarters for the AMERA (Asia, Middle East, Russia and Africa) region and the Group’s new state-of-the-art International Vision Academy. The new building was officially opened by Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Mr Teo Ser Luck and marks a key milestone in the Group’s 27-year presence in Singapore.
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Essilor sponsors Bernard Maitenaz scholarship for optometry students in US
The $10,000 annual scholarship, in honor of Bernard Maitenaz inventor of the Varilux lens, will be administered by the charitable arm of the American Optometric Association.
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Join 55,000 people to raise the flag for better vision ahead of World Sight Day
October 9th is World Sight Day – an annual event organised by the World Health Organisation to highlight the importance of good vision. It’s become an important date for Essilor. With our mission – ‘improving lives by improving sight’ – and our position as a leader in the vision care industry, we take seriously our responsibility to raise awareness and encourage examinations by eye care professionals.
