DALLAS--Essilor of America (EOA) reported that it is now manufacturing Thin&Lite 1.74 lenses at its Dallas facilities. The move makes Essilor the first company to produce lenses made of 1.74-index material in North America.

A full range of Varilux products are available in Thin&Lite 1.74, including Varilux Physio 360, Varilux Physio, Varilux Panamic and Varilux Ipseo personalized progressives as well as single-vision lenses. Crizal Alize with Clear Guard is standard for all of the lenses.

“Production of Thin&Lite 1.74 in Dallas, Texas means that ECPs will benefit from faster service time. With the ‘personalization’ feature, W.A.V.E. Technology, Crizal Alize with Clear Guard and now the option of Thin&Lite 1.74 material, we are offering our ECPs the ultimate in lens design,” said Carl Bracy, vice president of marketing for EOA. “We are excited to offer our patients the best design in the best material.”