Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor), is the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of optical lenses in the United States. In 1996, with the establishment of Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc. (ELOA), Essilor became the first fully integrated optical company in the United States, with ophthalmic lens production, manufacturing and distribution in addition to wholesale optical laboratory operations. Essilor works closely with eye care professionals providing innovative products that meet the lifestyle demands of their patients. The industry's most technologically advanced lenses - Essilor's Varilux ? , Airwear ? and Crizal ? , demonstrate the company's ability to respond to consumer demand