LensCrafters Opens First Essilor Vision Center in South China, Setting a New Benchmark for Eye Health Services

EssilorLuxottica Group Deepens Integration of Professional Services and Channel Advantages

GuangzhouMarch 9, 2023PR Newswire -- Today, the first LensCrafters store in South China equipped with an Essilor Vision Center officially opened at Guangzhou Tianhe Mall. As the latest strategic move by EssilorLuxottica Group, the parent company of LensCrafters and Essilor, in the region, this initiative aims to set a benchmark in the vision care industry by integrating the group's professional optometric technology and retail channels, better meeting the eye health needs of consumers in Guangzhou and even South China. This step is not only part of the group's development strategy but also aligns with its commitment to providing high-quality eye health services to Chinese consumers.

Opening Ceremony of the First LensCrafters Store in South China Equipped with Essilor Optometry Center

Giuseppe De Biasi, General Manager of Retail Business for EssilorLuxottica Greater China, stated: "Last year, the reopening of the LensCrafters store at Jinyuan New Yansha Mall in Beijing, as the first store in China equipped with an Essilor Vision Center, received positive feedback from consumers. Introducing this new model to South China is driven by the significant demand we see here for professional eye health services and personalized styles. Empowered by the Vision Center, LensCrafters will further enhance its customization capabilities to ensure consumers enjoy a clear and comfortable visual experience. This year, we will continue to bring this model to more cities and regions across China, benefiting more people."

Dr. Chen Jiawei, President of the Asian Optometric Management Association (AOMA), also attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and stated: "In recent years, the association has been committed to enhancing the professional service capabilities of optometric practitioners in Asia by promoting optometric practice training programs. As a leader in the eyewear retail industry, LensCrafters continues to introduce optometry centers and expand service modules while participating in our training programs, standardizing the optometrist service process from six dimensions: 'screening, examination, recommendation, fitting, calibration, and maintenance.' I believe these efforts can provide consumers with a more scientific and seamless fitting experience."

LensCrafters' New Store Opens at Tianhe City Shopping Center, Units 308-309. The Essilor Optometry Center inside the store has introduced several upgraded devices, including a smart interactive Vision Customization Station, a lens fitting parameter measurement system accurate to 0.1 millimeters, a comprehensive eye examination instrument, an ophthalmic optical biometer, and a digital slit lamp. These technological advancements help improve the accuracy and efficiency of optometric eyewear fitting and provide consumers with a more convenient and high-quality customized eye examination experience and vision solutions based on their lifestyle and needs. In response to the high prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents in China, the store also features a Youth Myopia Prevention and Control Experience Zone. This area offers free measurements, myth-busting information, trial fittings, and exclusive lenses, helping children and parents understand scientific knowledge about eye health and adopt effective intervention measures to control the progression of myopia in a timely manner.

Essilor Vision Center in the new LensCrafters store

In addition to the optometry center, the store offers a wide range of product choices, including lenses, frames, sunglasses, and contact lenses. Tailored for different age groups, Clarifye520 by LensCrafters (also known as "5-step refraction, 2-level care, 0-distance from experts") has developed customized eye examination packages, such as regular comprehensive eye health screenings for adults, in-depth 360 eye health screenings for individuals over 40, and myopia prevention management for teenagers. These are complemented by classic Essilor lens solutions like Starfun Control® lenses, Varilux® progressive lenses, and Essilor anti-fatigue lenses. Moreover, the store presents an array of luxury brands and renowned eyewear labels in an elegant and lavish manner, such as the naturally fashionable Ray-Ban, Oakley, which focuses on sports challenges, and the high-end American brand Oliver Peoples, catering to consumers' diverse fashion and individuality needs.

The new store of LensCrafters located in Tianhe City Shopping Center

Lin Guoliang, President of Professional Vision Care at EssilorLuxottica Greater China, stated: "For a long time, the group has been committed to building an industry ecosystem to better meet the eye health needs of Chinese consumers and help them 'see deeper and go further.' Integrating optometry and retail resources and enhancing consumer reach are important aspects of this effort. Relying on the store network and brand reputation of LensCrafters, we hope to accelerate the layout of Essilor's optometry centers, promote innovative industry collaborations, and community-based vision care services, thereby better contributing to the goals outlined in China's '14th Five-Year Plan' for National Eye Health."

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About EssilorLuxottica Group

EssilorLuxottica Group (ISIN: FR0000121667; Reuters: ESLX.PA; Bloomberg: EL:FP) is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Founded in 2018, its mission is to help people around the world "see more and be more" by addressing their evolving vision health needs and aspirations to express personal style. EssilorLuxottica Group is composed of two complementary leading companies: one is a pioneer in advanced optical lens technology, and the other is a creator of exquisite eyewear craftsmanship. Together, they have set new industry standards for vision health and consumer experience. The group owns well-known eyewear brands such as Ray-Ban and Oakley, high-tech lens brands like Varilux and Transitions, and leading global eyewear retail brands including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and GrandVision. EssilorLuxottica Group has approximately 190,000 employees and achieved revenue of 24.5 billion euros in 2022. EssilorLuxottica Group's shares are listed on Euronext Paris and included in the Euro Stoxx 50 and CAC 40 indices. For more information, please visitwww.essilorluxottica.com。