EssilorLuxottica Showcases Comprehensive Vision Health Solutions at Vision China 2024, Driving Public Awareness and Innovation in Myopia and Presbyopia Management

Recently, during the 2024 International Forum on Innovative Development of Visual Health (Vision China), EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care and eyewear manufacturing, participated with the theme "A New Vision Era: Protecting Health, Creating the Future." The company showcased comprehensive, full-lifecycle vision health solutions covering myopia management, adult accommodative function management, outdoor light management, and more to meet diverse optical needs at different stages of life. During the forum, the renaming campaign for "presbyopia," supported by EssilorLuxottica and titled under the Essilor Varilux brand, revealed its final result. "Near fatigue" was chosen as the new term that better reflects the current scientific understanding of "presbyopia" while avoiding negative age-related connotations. This new name will usher in a fresh start, further enhancing public and industry awareness and attention to presbyopia issues.

EssilorLuxottica Greater China President of Professional Vision Care, Lin Guoliang, stated: "As a global leader in the optometry industry, based on the eye health needs throughout the entire life cycle, EssilorLuxottica has always been committed to upgrading the concept and products of eye health through innovation. We work with vision health ecosystem partners to establish consensus, standards, and public outreach, leading the development of optometry categories and the industry. In the field of adult accommodative management, we have launched a presbyopia renaming initiative with our ecosystem partners, aiming to eliminate the negative perception of presbyopia and encourage the public to pay attention to accommodative decline as early as possible. In the field of myopia prevention and control, guided by evidence-based medicine principles and the *Myopia Management White Paper (2022)*, we further upgrade comprehensive myopia management solutions to cover a broader population and provide combination therapy. In outdoor light management, Oakley Run Outdoor continues its journey, and we hope to convey the concepts of myopia prevention and sports vision protection to more people, safeguarding the eye health of the Chinese population."
Professional Evidence-Based Approach, Upgraded Myopia Management Holistic Solution to Meet Diverse Optical Needs

In recent years, new products and technologies in the field of myopia management have continued to emerge. Long-term safe and effective comprehensive myopia management solutions rely on evidence-based medical research. Based on the concept of evidence-based medicine, EssilorLuxottica Group has developed proven comprehensive solutions targeting emerging needs such as myopia prevention for pre-myopic children, myopia management for younger children, myopia management for children in different living scenarios, and progressive myopia management for adults. These solutions provide more targeted myopia management options for different populations and scenarios.

The overall myopia management solution advocated by the group includes: Essilor's Stellest lenses with advanced high aspherical microlens technology as promoted in the "Myopia Management White Paper (2022)"; Kodak’s KODAK Total Care lenses based on the breakthrough concept of retinal contrast and equipped with D.O.T. Myopia Control Technology (DOT Technology); CRT5.0 orthokeratology lenses with a smaller optic zone, which lead the new trend of orthokeratology lens iteration; and CooperVision's MiSight daily disposable soft hydrophilic contact lenses with a concentric dual-focus design. These products bring more possibilities and options for myopia management among children and adolescents with different needs. Among them, as the upgraded version of the Stellest lenses, the medical channel edition of the Stellest lenses has recently been officially launched in the medical channel, with Professor Yang Zhikuan, Vice President of Aier Eye Hospital Group Co., Ltd., attending the launch ceremony. The upgraded product builds upon its effect of slowing myopia progression by an average of 67%, with an expanded diopter range that provides a more suitable solution for children with high myopia and mixed astigmatism with hyperopia. Additionally, the medical version features Crizal Sapphire HR coating, offering more comprehensive clarity and protection, allowing children to explore the future with greater clarity.

EssilorLuxottica's Proven Comprehensive Myopia Management Solution
Centered on evidence-based medicine, the group invited several optometry experts to share forward-looking explorations and retrospective studies in the field of myopia management. Among them, Professor Bao Jinhua from the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University shared for the first time the five-year clinical results of HAL lenses, further confirming the long-term safety of HAL lenses and their positive effect in delaying the onset of myopia. Additionally, with the increasing application of DOT technology in Chinese clinical settings, more real-world cases showing effective myopia control with DOT lenses are emerging. The Kodak Kodak You DOT lens made a significant impact when it debuted at Vision China 2024. Professor Chen Zhi from the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University and Director Wu Ge from the Lucheng Outpatient Department of the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University presented the effectiveness of contrast theory and DOT technology in clinical myopia control, along with their expectations for the future development of this technology in the field of myopia management. The SGV Healthcare Division's report also updated the trend analysis results of DOT lenses in Chinese clinical practice. On-site, DOT Technology Authorized Instructor certificates were awarded to training lecturers who had undergone rigorous training and passed the SGV certification assessment, supporting the standardization of DOT technology training and its subsequent promotion.

The "White Paper on Myopia Management (2022)" shows that the combined application of myopia control solutions significantly improves the efficacy of axial length control compared to single solutions, maximizing the current myopia control effectiveness. During the forum, industry experts shared cutting-edge insights on the combined use of multiple myopia management solutions, including how to evaluate myopia control effects during follow-up visits and prescribe combination therapies, as well as clinical explorations such as orthokeratology lenses combined with defocus spectacle lenses and defocus spectacle lenses combined with concentric bifocal soft contact lenses. Previously, Professor Jiang Jun from the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University introduced: "As mentioned in the 'White Paper on Myopia Management (2022),' we originally thought that combination applications were just optical methods combined with pharmaceutical approaches, such as orthokeratology lenses combined with low-concentration atropine, multifocal soft contact lenses combined with low-concentration atropine, and special spectacle lenses combined with low-concentration atropine. However, with more myopia prevention and control methods available now, new concepts have emerged, such as the combination of different optical methods."

A New Era of Adult Accommodation Management Begins:
"Presbyopia" Renamed to "Near Fatigue," Calls for Increased Attention and Care for Visual Health

Presbyopia is closely related to the decline in eye accommodation. Research has found that the initial onset of presbyopic symptoms occurs between the ages of 45 and 50. However, with the increasing intensity of near-work tasks brought on by the rapid modernization of society, many individuals begin experiencing presbyopia around the age of 40. As the inventor of the first progressive lens brand, EssilorLuxottica has, for over sixty years, been committed to promoting progressive lenses and continuously addressing issues related to adult eye accommodation. To raise public awareness about eye accommodation problems and reduce the stigma associated with early presbyopia, EssilorLuxottica, in collaboration with the Ophthalmology Special Edition of Medical Reference News and China Eye Valley, launched a campaign to rename "presbyopia." After multiple rounds of selection by an expert panel and public voting, the term "Near Fatigue" emerged as the top choice among numerous suggestions. This new term not only transcends age-related connotations but also accurately describes the phenomenon where middle-aged and elderly individuals experience eye fatigue after prolonged use due to decreased eye accommodation. It also subtly highlights the impact of presbyopia on daily life, reminding people to take notice and adopt measures to alleviate this fatigue. Moving forward, the group will continue to increase awareness of this new name and concept among eyecare professionals, better educating and reaching consumers.

"Near Fatigue" Replaces "Presbyopia," Ushering in a New Future with a New Name
As the decline in adult accommodative ability shows a trend of becoming younger, changes in user demands have driven the upgrading of lens technology. To address the complex and diverse scenario-based needs of consumers, such as outdoor activities, travel, and office work, experts and industry professionals at the event shared and discussed how personalized progressive lens design can provide better scene switching and visual experience.

"EssilorLuxottica Cup · Progressive Renewal" <<Elite Class for Adult Accommodation Management>> Sharing Session Supports Talent Development
To further enhance the professional skills of optometric practitioners in adult accommodative management, on the 16th, EssilorLuxottica, in collaboration with Wenzhou Eye Valley - Wenzhou Shibei Optometry Training School and the Asian Optometric Practice Management Association (AOMA), jointly organized the "Elite Class on Adult Accommodative Management" sharing session. As one of the key activities during the "EssilorLuxottica Cup · Progressive Vision Renewal Optometry Competition," this sharing session played a significant role in advancing the industry's development of knowledge and skills in adult accommodative management. The event invited experts related to adult accommodative management to deliver presentations and engage in discussions on age-related eye issues, ranging from basic refraction to comprehensive eye health examinations, presbyopia management optical solutions, progressive multifocal lens design, patient education, and case handling of common problems in progressive lens fitting. It attracted nearly 100 optometric practitioners from across China for advanced learning.

Adult Adjustment Power Management Elite Class Helps Professional Development of Talents

Oakley Run Outdoor Running Advocates a Healthy Lifestyle Through Sports, Raising Public Awareness of Vision Protection

Appropriate outdoor exercise not only improves the physical and mental health of children and adolescents but also plays a crucial role in myopia prevention and control. The "Ten Core Knowledge Points for Myopia Prevention and Control in Children and Adolescents" issued by China's National Health Commission recommends that children and adolescents engage in no less than two hours of outdoor activities during the day to better prevent myopia. On May 18th, Oakley, the high-tech sports brand under EssilorLuxottica Group, partnered with the Women's Federation of the Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, the OneSight Vision Foundation, and the public welfare group Light Chasers Alliance to host the Oakley Run outdoor running event. This event invited optometry industry professionals, teenagers, employees, and others to participate together, actively promoting and practicing a healthy lifestyle through sports while calling on the public to pay attention to the importance of vision health. The outdoor run took place at the Ouhai Olympic Sports Center in Wenzhou, offering two race distances—3 kilometers and 6 kilometers—for participants of different age groups. Multiple interactive zones were set up along the route to convey knowledge and concepts about eye care and light protection in an entertaining and educational manner.

Oakley Run Outdoor Running Actively Promotes and Practices a Healthy Lifestyle Through Sports, Calling on the Public to Pay Attention to the Importance of Eye Health