Visitors were fully immersed in the Group’s brands and experienced the newest technologies across its vast portfolio, including Nuance Audio, Transitions GEN S, Varilux XR series and Ray-Ban | Meta. They were also able to discover EssilorLuxottica’s digital learning ecosystem, Leonardo.
Held at the Venetion Convention and Expo Center from September 18-21, Vision Expo West hosted more than 10,000 industry professionals from across the globe taking in the newest technologies. It is known to be a complete event for ophthalmic professionals, where eye care meets eyewear, as well as education, fashion and cutting-edge advancements in lens technology, diagnostic tools and practice management solutions. EssilorLuxottica took the opportunity to showcase its groundbreaking innovation including Nuance Audio, HELIX, Transitions GEN S, Varilux XR series and Ray-Ban | Meta.
The spotlight was also put on its business solutions, Essilor Experts and HELIX as well as the Leonardo learning ecosystem and its wide range of content on the latest advancements in eyewear and eyecare. A notable event at the expo was Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical luncheon where EssilorLuxottica was a Visionary sponsor. Team Oakley athlete and Team USA Olympian Alaysha Johnson spoke at a panel at the luncheon with Sherianne James, Chief Marketing Officer of Professional Solutions for EssilorLuxottica North America.
Here are the key innovations presented at the Company’s booth:
Transitions GEN S: The new ultra-dynamic lenses which adapt amazingly fast to light. It introduces a new standard in eyewear, offering an adaptive experience that aligns with the shifting demands of modern life.
Ray-Ban | Meta: Ray-Ban made its mark this year with the Ray-Ban | Meta smart glasses collection, which features the first eyewear to seamlessly incorporate advanced tech – including artificial intelligence, live-streaming and open ear audio – into a pair of iconic frames, allowing the wear to live in the moment, hands-free
Nuance Audio: The Group presented a final prototype for Nuance Audio, a pair of beautiful eyeglasses with advanced hearing technology built in seamlessly and invisibly. This first-of-its-kind device aims to serve the more than 1.2 billion people who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss
Varilux XR lenses: Visitors had the opportunity to discover the first eye-responsive progressive lens powered by behavioral artificial intelligence. More than 1 million data points from exclusive research and real-life wearer tests were analyzed to achieve the design of this predictive lens.
Essilor Experts: New in Essilor Experts in 2024 is the Management Development Program which helps unlock staff potential, while the Customer Service Chat option offers real-time support to enhance efficiency and save time for eyecare practitioners.
Leonardo: The Group’s innovative digital learning ecosystem showcased the latest in medical and brand education with its new Build Your Career Program, which includes structured programs for newcomers and seasoned professionals.
HELIX: The spotlight was also on the Group’s new HELIX division with Vision(X), an intelligent and interconnected platform to help modernize eyecare practices in the US. It allows eyecare professionals to provide comprehensive, high-quality eye exams remotely, enhancing access to eyecare across the country.
In terms of brands, visitors were able to discover the first Moncler Lunettes in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica as well as Alain Mikli’s reimagined collection that drives brand loyalists to practices' doors. They also discovered the SmartShopper digital tool as well as new styles from the Transitions Gen S magic wall, which showcases the giant leap in technology that is ultra-responsive to light and offers a spectacular color palette and high-definition vision.
