Vision-Ease

Founded in 1930, Vision-Ease Lens is manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses. The company offers products from the Coppertone, LifeRx, SunRx, Tegra, Illumin and Outlook brands. It provides different styles of lenses in polycarbonate, plastic and glass materials. Vision-Ease Lens offers its products through independent opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists, as well as retail chain stores. The company, through its VELcomm Center, offers point-of-purchase displays and educational resources for its customers. It also provides online technical tips on various topics, such as polycarbonate edging, lens tinting and eliminating edge fractures. In addition, the company offers technical and customer support services. It works in partnerships with eye care professionals, retailers, wholesalers and distributors.

Founded in 1915, Walman Optical Company provides ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians with prescription fabrication, optical instruments and frame selection and stock. The company s products include designer frames, safety eyewear, contact lenses, instrumentation and image wear. It is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., and operates 40 branch offices in 19 states.

National Vision is one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. It operates more than 500 retail locations in over U.S. 40 states. It has a work force of nearly 4,000 employees. The company s retail divisions include America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Vision Center, The Optical Shoppe and Optical Center. National Vision offers a variety of lens options, such as single vision, bifocal, trifocal, progressive, polarized and transition. It provides permanent and detachable protective side shields. The company also carries a range of accessories that include cases, cords, eyeglass cleaners and lens cleaning cloths. National Vision offers specialized eyewear, including safety and sports glasses, as well as eyeglass repair items and frames. National Vision additionally provides products from the Prada, Randy Jackson, D&G and Ray-Ban brands. It offers contact lenses from the Acuvue Advance, Freshlook Colorblends, Purevision Spherical and Soflens Toric brands.