Essilor is pleased to introduce the most advanced short corridor lens technology-
The new Varilux Ellipse 360.

Varilux Ellipse lenses revolutionized short corridor lens designs by providing maximum vision potential at all ranges. In recognition of this innovative design, Varilux Ellipse lenses received the prestigious Award of Excellence from the OLA in 2006. Varilux Ellipse 360 lenses take the award winning Varilux Ellipse lens design even further by using 360 Digital Surfacing to optimize vision for each individual prescription.

Benefits of the new Varilux Ellipse 360 lens include:
* Reduced peripheral distortion especially oblique astigmatism
* Improved acuity
* Wider vision fields
* Preserved integrity of the Varilux Ellipse lens design with Point-by-Point Prescription Mapping.

On May 30, 2007, Varilux Ellipse 360 was launched in the following materials:
* Thin&Lite 1.67 (clear and Transitions V Gray)
* Thin&Lite 1.60 (clear and Transitions V Gray)
* Airwear (clear and Transitions V Gray and Brown)
* 1.50 Index plastic (clear and Transitions V Gray)

Product Specifications:

Varilux Ellipse 360 in Thin&Lite 1.67 clear and Transitions V Gray
* Rx Range: +8.00D to -12.00D up to -4.00D Cylinder
* Add Power: +0.75 to +3.00
* Base Curves: 1.75, 2.75, 3.75, 5.25, 6.50, 8.00

Varilux Ellipse 360 in Thin&Lite 1.60 clear and Transitions V Gray
* Rx Range: +8.00D to -12.00D up to -4.00D Cylinder
* Add Power: +0.75 to +3.00
* Base Curves: 1.75, 3.00, 4.00, 5.75, 7.25, 8.00

Varilux Ellipse 360 in Airwear clear and Transitions V Gray and Brown
* Rx Range: +6.00D to -10.00D up to -4.00D Cylinder
* Add Power: +0.75 to +3.00
* Base Curves: 1.75, 3.00, 4.00, 5.75, 7.25

Varilux Ellipse 360 in 1.50 index plastic clear and Transitions V Gray
* Rx Range: +6.00D to -10.00D up to -4.00D Cylinder
* Add Power: +0.75 to +3.00
* Base Curves: 2.00, 3.50, 5.00, 6.00, 7.25

NOTE: The minimum fitting height for Varilux Ellipse 360 is 13mm. Varilux Ellipse 360 is systematically available with your Crizal anti-reflective treatment of choice.

Sincerely,

Robert M. Colucci
President
Independent Distribution