Essilor Focuses on 'Eye Health Experience Centers' to Lead China's Eye Health Initiative

Shanghai, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 21, the three-day 19th China (Shanghai) International Optical Fair (SIOF) officially kicked off at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. As a leading global brand in the optometry industry, Essilor, with its "National Strategy for Eye Health in China"Centered on this theme, we joined industry leaders to discuss eye health, introduced the professional S-C-PP eye health management model, and made a strong debut at SIOF with the launch of our new blue light protection products."

Responding to the Healthy China Initiative, Providing Professional Vision Care Services to More People

At the opening ceremony, Essilor Greater ChinaMr. Dumanoir, Chief Executive Officer, delivered a keynote speech titled “Essilor’s Mission and the Development Direction of Eye Health.”, proposed “Four Key Points”：

1. Many Chinese people still face the problem of poor vision, calling for government attention and emphasis;

2. Essilor will actively promote the professionalization of the industry by providing specialized service processes, high-precision equipment, and high-quality products, enabling more consumers to receive more professional services;

3. Enhance the service experience at optical retail stores, allowing customers to perceive the professionalism of the store, thereby strengthening trust;

4. Collaborate with industry experts to release a white paper on myopia management, promoting standardization within the industry.

InnovationS-C-PP Eye Health Model: On-Site Instant Experience

S-C-PP Model (Screening - Clear Correction - Health Protection & Prevention)Delivering more comprehensive eye health management and solutions to consumers. At the booth, experience the professional S-C-PP eye health service firsthand.

ApprovedVision R(TM)-800 Intelligent Automatic Comprehensive Refractometer and WAM700 7-in-1 Eye Health ScreenerAfter a comprehensive eye health assessment and screening, you can experience the fit of different lenses and receive professional recommendations. This not only corrects your vision (Correct: clear correction) but also protects against harmful indoor and outdoor light (Protect & Prevent), enhancing your quality of life.

Advancing Industry Standardization: White Paper on Myopia Management1.0 Retail Version Launch

In response to the current industry landscape—characterized by limited public awareness of eye health, a severe shortage of professional optometrists, chaotic and unproven myopia control methods lacking clinical validation, and insufficient attention to myopia management—Essilor, in collaboration with experts in the optometry field, launched Version 1.0 of the White Paper on Myopia Management during the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2018. After nearly six months of rigorous verification and research by these experts, the project achieved breakthrough progress. At the expo, Professor Yang Xiao from the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University presented the latest developments in the Myopia Management White Paper 1.0 project. Subsequently, Essilor once again partnered with numerous academic experts to launch the retail edition of the Myopia Management White Paper 1.0, aiming to advance the implementation of eye health strategies within the eyewear retail sector. This initiative will further promote standardization in the optometry industry and enhance public awareness of eye health nationwide.

Introducing the New Anti-Blue Light Product: CrizalX, Opening the Door to a New Era of Blue Light Protection

At this exhibition, Essilor unveiled its groundbreaking new blue light protection lenses—the next-generation Crizal X series—ushering in a new era of visual revolution. Crizal X offers blue light filtration without yellowing, delivering clarity with minimal reflection. Powered by two advanced protective technologies—the Healthy Eye Protection System and Intelligent Blue Light Capture—it selectively filters harmful blue light while allowing beneficial blue light to pass through, thereby restoring true color perception. The next-generation anti-reflective design minimizes factors that compromise visual clarity, representing an innovative breakthrough in blue light protection. Moving forward, concerns about harmful blue light radiation damaging retinal health and lens reflections impairing clear vision will be things of the past.

Inviting Industry Leaders to Deliver On-Site Lectures on Eye Health Awareness

At this Essilor exhibition, a diverse array of specialized academic discussions and user exchange sessions were scheduled, ranging from professional to engaging, and received continuous acclaim from the on-site audience.

The 19th China (Shanghai) International Optical Fair (SIOF) is currently in full swing. For more detailed information on eye health management and to experience the latest models of eye health care, please visit the Essilor booth (No. 1A02) at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Hall, located at No. 1099 Guozhan Road within the Expo Park.