DALLAS—Essilor of America is launching Essilor Colors, a new line of sun lenses available in six tints, six gradients and three mirrors, for up to 48 custom color combinations.

Lens color choices feature gray mist, sienna brown, forest gray, emerald blue, grape and plum. These colors can be combined with gold, blue and silver mirror effects. All colors are available in 1.5 standard plastic or polycarbonate prescription lenses and in single vision and full back side progressive designs.

Essilor Colors utilizes a specialized lab process and machinery to provide wearers with benefits such as longer lasting and consistent color, and will be available as Xperio UV polarized sun lenses, Crizal Sunshield UV tinted lenses, standard polarized and standard tinted lenses.

“The prescription sun lens market has historically been slow to match the offerings of the plano market,” said Lauri Crawford, senior vice president of marketing, Essilor of America. “Now, sunglass wearers who are looking for more fashionable and self-expressive options can enjoy the benefits of Essilor Colors without compromising on aesthetics.” n

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