Essilor
Essilor is the leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of optical lenses in the United Kingdom. Formed in 1972 with the amalgamation of two French companies Essel and Silor, Essilor now operates in more than 100 countries.
A world-leader in optical innovation, Essilor is famous for the Varilux lens – the first ever varifocal, which was invented in 1959. A total of 300 million people around the globe wear or have worn Varilux lenses, with a new wearer every three seconds.
Essilor has 5 major brands that embody cutting-edge lens technology: Varilux, Crizal, Xperio, Optifog and Transitions.
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The Optomap is the only test that captures more than 80% of your retina in one panoramic image. The unique optomap ultra-wide view helps detect early signs of retinal disease more effectively and efficiently than with traditional eye examination alone. The test is fast and pain-free and nothing touches your eye.
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Monday – Friday | 9:00 – 5:30 |
Saturday | 9:00 – 4:00 |
Sunday | Closed |
LOCATION
Harrow Practice
Northwood Practice

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