EssilorLuxottica was born from the idea that to better respond to the world’s growing vision care needs, we needed to be a unified company. The 2018 merger of Essilor and Luxottica combined two centuries of innovation and consumer dedication to create a single company with a unique ability to serve customers and patients everywhere. Our customers, from individual consumers to our valued partners in the optical industry, face a world with an increasing need for quality vision care. It is estimated that billions of people suffer from uncorrected poor vision, and many more do not protect their eyes from harmful rays. This is why we are dedicated to a mission of helping people 'see more and be more'. We address these challenges by leveraging our vertically integrated business model that covers the entire value chain, from groundbreaking research and development in lens technologies to the design and craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, and a global distribution network that brings these products to over 150 countries.
Our commitment to our customers is to provide them with access to the best possible vision solutions and eyewear. We understand that good vision is a fundamental human right and a key factor for global development. Through our extensive portfolio of renowned brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Varilux, and Transitions, and our world-class retail banners such as Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters, we offer unparalleled choice and quality. We empower eye care professionals with advanced instruments and services, enabling them to provide the best possible care to their patients. Furthermore, through the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, we are actively working to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in a generation by creating sustainable access to vision care in underserved communities. Our more than 200,000 employees worldwide are united by this common purpose, continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of our customers and to redefine the future of the eyewear and eyecare industry for the benefit of all.