The lenses industry has been very mature with the developements. The global eyeglass lens industry is dominated by some of the largest companies that manufacture and distribute optical lenses and lens technology. Here are the top 10 major players in this industry.
- EssilorLuxottica: EssilorLuxottica is the world’s largest optical company that produces lenses and frames, it is headquartered in France. It owns brands includes Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, Ray-Ban®, Oakley®, etc.
- Carl Zeiss: Carl Zeiss is a renowned German company that produces high-end optical lenses and instruments. It is a leader in developing innovative lens technologies like DriveSafe, BlueProtect, etc.
- Hoya Corporation: The Japanese company Hoya Corporation produces a wide range of high-tech optical products, especially progressive and multi-focal lenses with cutting-edge technology. Variations like Sensity®, MyStyle®, etc are popular brands.
- Rodenstock: Base in German, Rodenstock is one of the pioneers of progressive lens designs. It produces innovative lens types incorporating DNEye and DNEye International technology.
- Nikon: Nikon is a leader in the production of optical lenses, especially precision lens designs and coatings, but it is best known for cameras. Branded as Nikon Lenswear®, their lenses focus on superior vision and clarity.
- Seiko: Seiko is a famous Japanese optics company that provides a range of advanced lenses from single vision to progressive. Their brand includes Primax®, Ideal® and Neostyle® which feature cutting-edge lens technology.
- Mingyue Optical: Mingyue is a fast-growing company focused on developing quality progressive, anti-blue light and polarized lenses for global distribution, the company is in Danyang, China.
- Shanghai Conant Optics: Shanghai Conant Optics in China produces high-quality progressive, anti-reflection and transition lenses for myopia control, it’s a subsidiary of Nikon.
- Hoya Lens Australia: Hoya Lens Australia is an Australian optical lens manufacturer, especially well-known for producing personalized Varifocal and multi-focal lenses featuring HOYALUX iD®.
- ZEISS Vision Care: ZEISS Vision Care is the optical lens division of Carl Zeiss, providing innovative lens solutions like ZEISS Digital, ZEISS DriveSafe, ZEISS BlueProtect, etc. for customized eye care.
The optical business faces fierce competition, but it also fosters innovation. These leading businesses continue to produce lenses that are more sophisticated, customized, and able to meet a range of visual needs by utilizing cutting-edge technology and R&D. There has never been a more exciting or optimistic outlook for lens technology.
