Prescription sun lenses for every occasion

In this brochure, we cover all sun lens products

and services that can be found in the Essilor range
including the very latest tints and mirrors

The sun wear market is constantly changing to meet
the demands of wearers. Awareness of the danger
of UV rays is now greater than ever and consumers
realise the need for visual protection as well as
keeping up with the fashion.
Essilor offers a wide range of Sunwear solutions from polarised to mirror
lenses. They provide wearers with the best protection available, without
compromising on fashion and style.
As with all Essilor products, the success of the range rests in the quality
of the products and the excellent service that Essilor provides.
 Polarised sun lenses for the best visual comfort and maximum protection against glare.

For everyday life: See colours as they should be seen.

Melanin Discover the prescription sun lens that offers double protection against both UV rays and blue
Airwear light - and really looks after your patients eyes.

Essilor has developed a wide range of fashion mirrors.

Essilor lenses protect the eyes from UV rays, bright light and glare.
E-SPF, the Eye Sun Protection Factor, is an index certifying the UV protection provided by sun lenses.

Tints and
CE standards All you need to know about protection and usage.
The importance of UV protection 81% 81%

A survey conducted by Essilor shows that consumers of people agree with the fact that of people agree with the fact that

have a high level of awareness about the dangers UV rays can cause UV rays can cause
irreversible damage irreversible damage
that UV radiation can cause to the eyes.
to their skin to their eyes
 High expectations on prescription sun lenses
In the same survey, consumers told us about the most important
criteria when choosing their prescription sun lenses.*
The results below highlight the factors that are most important
when puchasing prescription sunglasses.

N1 N2 N3

86% 73%
75%
Vision quality Importance of Protection
UV protection against glare

* Source:
Essilor , Ipsos, sunwear usage
and attitudes study, 2012,
France, Italy, US
With standard tinted lenses, visual
fatigue and headaches can occur.
Xperio polarised lenses eliminate
bothersome glare, offering increased
visual comfort.
UV rays are very harmful to the eyes
and can cause short or long term
damage. Unfortunately it is still a
common mistake to protect ones skin
without protecting ones eyes.
All Xperio polarised sun lenses when
combined with Crizal Sun UV / Optifog
Sun UV provide the ultimate protection,
E-SPF 50+.

* E-SPF is a global index rating the overall UV protection

of a lens. E-SPF was developed by Essilor International
and endorsed by 3rd party experts. A lens rating of E-SPF
25 means that an eye protected by the lens will receive
25 times less UV exposure than an unprotected eye.

WITH STANDARD WITH XPERIO

TINTED LENSES LENSES
 Essilors Xperio polarised lenses: A complete sunwear solution!
Xperio is Essilors innovative brand for polarised lenses. Xperio
lenses represent a real step forward in terms of quality of vision THE XPERIO RANGE
and are suitable to use in outdoor activities. In addition to providing
Xperio available in:
protection against UVA and UVB rays, Xperio lenses at last give
effective protection against the glare caused by reflected sunlight. Brown Grey Grey/Green

Patient benefits for greater comfort
and safety outdoors
n Glare reduction
n Enhanced colour perception
n Improved contrast
n Greater visual comfort
n E-SPF 50 when combined with Discover the new Xperio Colours range,
Crizal Sun UV / Optifog Sun UV
The difference comes from Essilors lens
design expertise. Xperio polarised is
available across a wide range of designs,
including Varilux S series and Varilux
E series.
Ideal for all spectacle wearers for
several different uses
n For driving
Polarised lenses offer increased safety.
They eliminate the glare produced by
reflections on wet road surfaces,
dashboards and other cars.
n For sports
the new polarised lens with a graduated tint:
Particularly useful for water sports (such
as sailing and fishing) and winter sports, Blue Purple Violet Blue Sky
whenever the eyes are under constant
stress from the sunlight reflected by flat
surfaces (water, snow and ice).
n For greater comfort

In both summer and winter, wearers can

Xperio polarised lenses are available with rediscover the pleasure of better vision Full Grad Full Grad Full Grad
Crizal Sun UV and Optifog Sun UV. under all circumstances. Colours appear
more vibrant and once they have tried these Brown Grey Grey/Green
lenses, they will not want anything else.
 OLARISING FILTER THAT
P
LETS ONLY THE USEFUL
n For protection
LIGHT THROUGH
NATURAL For light-sensitive eyes, particularly for
UNPOLARISED
LIGHT older people and those who have had
ocular surgery (refractive or cataract),
who need maximum protection!
REFLECTING
SURFACE
HORIZONTAL LIGHT CAUSING
GLARE IS BLOCKED
BY THE POLARISED FILTER
Grad Grad Grad

The new Xperio Colours polarised lenses are now available in Orma 1.5 in:
Spheric Single Vision / Varilux Physio 2.0 / Varilux Comfort New Edition / Varilux Liberty New Edition
Essicolour
68% 76%
Tinted sunglasses offer good protection from glare but most
of them alter colour perception and create colour distortion which of wearers choose Essilor tinted of consumers say that
lenses. They are preferred in protection against UV rays is
increases with the intensity of the tint. With Essilor Tints, wearers terms of better sun protection important when purchasing
can have tinted spectacle lenses that allow them to perceive and visual comfort prescription sunglasses
colour naturally.
 Essicolour
Full Tints Black Brown Grey Grey/Green Grey Purple Warm Brown
Class 4
5% LTF

Class 4 not available in Airwear

Class 3
15% LTF

Class 2 Transmission
25% LTF through a standard
grey lens in class 3

Transmission through
Class 2 a clear lens
38% LTF

Class 1
65% LTF

Class 0
82% LTF

Transmission through
Graduated Tints an Essilor grey lens
in class 3
Class 3
15% LTF
Transmission through
a clear lens

Class 1 Not suitable

65% LTF for driving

Not suitable
for night driving
Melanin
Airwear
 Melanin Airwear 1.59
The sun is a source of well-being and has beneficial effects providing we dont over use it.
Protection from the sun is as important for the eyes as it is for the skin - UV and blue light
are both dangerous and can cause irreparable damage.
Blue violet light can seriously damage the eyes and can be attributed to retinal diseases
including AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration)*. The eye has its own defence mechanism
against blue violet light but unfortunately it decreases as we get older: At 40 years old, we have
already lost 20% of our initial retinal melanin and at 65 years-old, it is around 50%.

Essential visual protection A technical innovation

What is Melanin? It acts in the same way as A good colour restitution Airwear 1.59 Melanin Airwear 1.59 Melanin
Melanin is a natural natural melanin, just like Tints which filter blue light, lenses are perfectly lenses are highly Technical features
pigment which is found a shield against harmful may distort colours. Unlike recommended for: recommended for:
Tint: Brown category 3
throughout the human UV and blue light, which blueblockers which n Children and teenagers, n Blue eyes and pale eyes
body. It is the pigment means preserving the totally block it, Airwear Light transmission:
in order to reduce the Eyes sensitive to sunlight 15% LTF
n

that gives brown hair and
eyes their colour, as well
as giving our skin the sun
tanned appearance. It is
the bodys natural defence
retinas health.
Eye contour protection
By filtering 100% of UV and
98% of blue light, Airwear
1.59 Melanin lenses filter
blue light in proportion
to its harmfulness,
n Adults, as the natural
allowing the wearer to
maintain the perception
risk of future retinal
n Patients with sensitive skin Blue light transmission
problems
n Patients who are often in (380-500 Nm): 2%.
the sun Coatings:
defences of the eyes
Patients wanting to Hard coat as standard
will start to decrease
n

system against the harmful
effects of the sun.
Protection of the retina
To provide the eyes with
optimal protection against
the sun, Essilor has created exposed to the sun.
a sun lens which contains
synthetic melanin.
1.59 Melanin lenses of natural colours and are keep their eyes looking on front surface, Optifog
at 40 years-old
successfully protect the even recommended for youthful Sun UV or Crizal Sun UV
eyes, and also the thin, driving**.
n People aged over 60,
n Patients who have recommended, Silver
fragile skin around them, for whom the natural
recently undergone Shadow CT flash mirror
which is very sensitive to defences of the eyes
cataract surgery as an option.
premature wrinkling when have diminished, and
n Patients with a family
sensitivity to glare has
become more noticeable history of AMD

* Factors linked to the possible development of AMD include: Heredity, smoking, diet and blue violet light.
** European CEN standard
Mirrors: Performance and fashion by Essilor

An attractive range of colours for a sporty or elegant style.

Vibrant or more subtle colours
there is an e-mirror for everyone!
 Essilor is introducing a new range NEW
of mirrors, e-mirror UV
These new mirrors come in two densities,
38% LTF (Class 2) or 15% LTF (Class 3).
When applied to a class 3 tint, the result will
be a bright colour. When applied to a class 2 Back Surface
tint, the mirror will have a softer colour. SCRATCH RESISTANCE

AR EFFICIENCY
E-mirror UV is applied on top of a class 2 or 3 full tint, broad spectrum
either Brown1 or Grey2. technology

Availability Front surface DUST REPELLENCE

SMUDGE
SMUDGE & WATER REPELLENCE
Material: & WATER REPELLENCE
Orma 1.5
n

Airwear 1.59
n

Ormix 1.6
n

Coating: SCRATCH RESISTANCE

n Crizal Sun UV
as standard

Design:
n SV
n Varilux S series
n Varilux E series TINT LENS
n Varilux Liberty NE

The e-mirror UV doesnt affect light transmission

1 Bronze, Gold, Copper and Orange.

2 Silver, Ocean Blue, Forest Green and Violet.
 The e-mirror UV range on Essilor Full Tints (Class 2 class 3)
Soft mirror
collection

Class 2

Silver Ocean Blue Forest Green Violet

Gold Bronze Copper Orange

Bright mirror
collection

Class 3

Silver Ocean Blue Forest Green Violet

Gold Bronze Copper Orange

Please note that mirror colours may vary slightly compared to samples.
Not suitable Not suitable
for driving for night driving
 Recommendation for glazing
Cleaning before blocking should not be done
because it can take off the protective over layer.
The lens must be wiped after mounting.

Please refer to glazing recommendations in the

Product Information (P14)

Silver Shadow CT

Silver Shadow CT is a semi transparent mirror, which is available in a wide range of designs. Not suitable for
night driving
Combined with Crizal Sun UV as standard. Silver Shadow CT lenses are easier to clean and offer improved
UV protection. For high performance and an elegant or sporty look, choose Silver Shadow CT.

Silver Shadow CT is not suitable for night driving.

Introducing E-SPF

(Eye-Sun Protection Factor)

E-SPF is the new international index developed by Essilor
and endorsed by third parties.
It certifies the overall UV protection provided by a lens integrating UV
protection from UV light coming from both surfaces of the lens.

* E-SPF is a global index rating the overall UV protection of a lens.

E-SPF was developed by Essilor International and endorsed by 3rd party experts.
A lens rating of E-SPF 50 means that an eye protected by the lens will receive
50 times less UV exposure than an unprotected eye.

For sunwear the ultimate
protection is E-SPF TM 50+
The wearers eyes will receive 50
times less UV exposure than an
unprotected eye.
PROTECTION
All Essilor lenses with
Crizal Sun UV /
Optifog UV come with
Specific sun treatment with E-SPF 50+
The complete UV protection for safer outdoors and Combined with UV protection, Optifog Sun UV is a
comfortable vision with protection against UV rays. unique treatment against fog:
n With its anti-reflection properties on the back
surface, reflections are greatly reduced.
n Thanks to the fog repellence properties of Optifog
UV on both front and back surfaces, Optifog Sun
UV lenses will provide patients with comfortable,
fog-free vision when moving into a much hotter
environment (cold to hot) even in bright sunlight
The Crizal Sun UV anti-reflective lenses provide conditions.
clearer vision by eliminating 99% of visible glare and
reflections on the back surface of the lens, which
can cause eyestrain.
Complete protection for the lens
against the enemies of clear vision
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BENEFITS
 Tints and
CE standards

Protection and usage

CE Regulations - What does this mean for you?

Opticians are required to give patients information and advice on the correct use, care and limitations of their lenses.
The information required is very specific and makes definite demands of opticians, particularly in terms of the restrictions
on use of lenses. Much of it is information that any optician would give patients as a matter of course, but under the
Directive, opticians are encouraged to do so systematically.
 Usage restrictions
Sun protection
The Directive defines five
classes of sun protection,
each with indications for
appropriate use.
Driving
Lenses are deemed
unsuitable for driving if
light transmission is less
than 8% LTF, or if the tint
affects the perception
and recognition of traffic
lights. For night driving,
transmission should not that lenses need regular
be less than 80% LTF.
Lenses that leave distance
vision uncorrected
These are not suitable
for activities that require
distance vision and are not
recommended for driving.
This applies principally
to lenses designed for
computer use etc, which
only offer mid and/or near
vision correction.
Lens care
Opticians must explain
cleaning by washing with
soap and water or a suitable obtainable from Essilor.
UV protection
lens cleaning solution and To the eye, ultra-violet (UV)
drying with a soft clean radiation is a dangerous
cloth, and should advise
component inflicting cumulative
when solvents and
detergents should not
damage. UV radiation can be
be used. divided into three categories,
each having different effects
Glazing upon the eye: UVC, UVB & UVA.
Frames should carry
the CE logo. If they were
purchased before June
1998, as in the case of
Orma UVX
reglazes, a disclaimer
form must be sent with Orma UVX offers total front n Aphakics, who risk n People exposed to
the frames to be glazed, surface protection against retinal damage without sunlight - at high altitude
a copy of which is UV radiation, thereby protection NB: UVX is only available
reducing the cumulative People subjected to on Orma 1.5 and can be
n

damage caused to the intense bright light combined with Optifog

ocular media. UV, Crizal Prevencia,
n People on certain
Essilor Driving Those who would benefit CrizalForteUV, Crizal
Class Category Usage medications who have
Standard LTF Restrictions from Orma UVX include: Aliz UV, Crizal Easy
an increased sensitivity
Clear or very Indoors or No restriction n Children who are very to UV radiation (e.g. UV and the Supra hard
0 82% coating. A charge will be
lightly tinted overcast for driving sensitive to UV light tranquilisers, antibiotics,
oral contraceptives and made for the addition of
Not suitable anti-histamines) the UVX treatment.
1 Light tint Low sunlight 65%
for night driving

2 Medium tint Medium sunlight 38% / 25%

Not suitable Protection against ultra-violet radiation
for night driving A comparison of different UV absorbent materials
Not suitable % UV ABSORPTION UV CUT OFF (NM)
3 Dark tint Bright sunlight 15%
for night driving UVB UVA UVC UVB UVA
AIRWEAR 1.59 MELANIN

Exceptionally Not suitable 100% 100%

4 Very dark tint 5% ORMA 1.5 UVX
bright sunlight for driving 100% 100%
ORMIX 1.6
100% 100%
LINEIS 1.74

Important information 100% 100%

VISIBLE
STYLIS 1.67
All frames sent in are checked by our Contract Review team. Whilst we endeavour to 100% 100%
SPECTRUM
ORMA 1.5 TRANSITIONS
give you the best possible glazing service, there may be instances based on the PDs and 100% 100%
prescription combination that we may not be able to glaze the lenses ordered into the AIRWEAR 1.59
100% 100%
frame you sent us. If this happens, a member of the Glazing team will contact you to find ORMA 1.5 CLEAR
100% 93%
an alternative solution.
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