Our Innovation

Our Innovation

Pioneer thinking is a strategic focus and a decisive competitive advantage for EssilorLuxottica.

The future of the industry offers vast untapped opportunities, inspiring us to experiment, create, refine and implement new ideas and technologies, from breakthrough innovations in vision care and eyewear to research into new materials, product development, manufacturing, distribution and digital platforms. 


To bring our vision to life, we have built a network of thousands of forward-thinking researchers, engineers and designers committed to making the Group a laboratory for med-tech, innovation and growth.   
Driving innovation & growth with sustainability
Driving innovation & growth with sustainability

Honoring our deep-rooted sense of responsibility, EssilorLuxottica intertwines innovation and sustainability. As a leading global Company with a Mission to help people around the world ‘see more and be more’, and in support of our Eyes on the Planet program, we are committed to delivering on both our innovation and sustainability goals. To make this a reality, we are focused on reducing our environmental impact at every step of the product development process and throughout the product life cycle.  

Eco-design is a cornerstone of our innovation strategy, embedding sustainability at the heart of product development. In recent years, EssilorLuxottica has prioritized eco-design with the goal of integrating it into all product innovations by the end of 2025 and enhanced our Sustainable Assessment Methodology to strengthen R&D capabilities in measuring environmental and social impact. Initially developed for our lens activities, its scope has been expanded to include eyewear, aligning it with the Product Environmental Footprint framework to progressively reduce environmental impact. 

A consumer-focused approach

EssilorLuxottica’s approach to innovation focuses on understanding evolving patient and consumer needs, from initial research to product development and wearer testing. Longer life expectancy, changes in lifestyles, evolving vision needs linked to major socio-demographic factors and heightened awareness of health-related issues all present both considerable R&D challenges and opportunities for our industry. 

Our key R&D activities 


EssilorLuxottica’s R&D activities are organized into four areas: expanding vision care into med-tech; powering style; making eyewear a gateway into new worlds; and digitizing the industry from the ground up.  


Expanding vision care into med-tech


We continue to advance vision care through med-tech innovation, focusing on state-of-the-art solutions that meet patient needs while driving category growth for myopia management and advanced single vision; near-vision management and dynamic lens technologies; dight management and lens-conveyed eye protection. Recognizing that vision interacts with other senses to create a multimodal perception of the surrounding world, we are also exploring the connection between vision and hearing with research into how hearing aids affect visual behavior to develop personalized solutions. 



Powering style


Innovation in fashion accessories requires a delicate balance between staying on trend and anticipating future shifts in consumer preferences. At EssilorLuxottica, consumer management insights are a strategic tool for forecasting that allow our R&D teams to proactively adapt color, material and finishing choices to meet evolving tastes and lifestyles. Our analog eyewear-related R&D activities cover three main segments, including frame design and technologies; eyeglass cases and accessories; and solutions for sun protection. 



Making eyewear a gateway into new worlds


Combining decades of superior craftsmanship, a dedicated spirit of innovation, a commitment to delivering only cutting-edge technology and over 10 years of expertise in smart eyewear development, manufacturing and distribution, we continue to lead the way in pioneering a new generation of products designed to revolutionize how consumers see and experience the world around them. Driving momentum for the future, we are making bold strides in wearables, accelerating our vision to make eyewear a gateway to a world of new possibilities.



Digitizing the Industry from the Ground Up:


We are steadfast in our commitment to operational excellence, tapping into new technologies and digital tools to enhance both internal processes and consumer-facing solutions. As a vertically integrated player, we continue to invest heavily in digital transformation across our value chain and develop the way we operate in the industry, integrating the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from design and engineering to in-store and online experiences. Serving as a strategic growth driver, AI is at the core of our processes, including consumer management insights, product innovation, process engineering and eyewear manufacturing.  

Advancing Myopia Management on a Global Scale

Five billion people could be myopic by 2050, making it one of the biggest threats facing healthcare.


Today we continue to reaffirm our global leadership in myopia management, making significant strides in our commitment to tackle this rapidly growing visual impairment and promote better eye health for future generations. We are focused on driving scientific dialogue on myopia at major international medical congresses; developing breakthrough innovations, such as our Essilor Stellest lens; and strengthening valuable partnerships that promote education, awareness and advocacy to help make a much-needed impact on children’s lives everywhere.  

Our Committments
Our Committments
Our Global Footprint
Our Global Footprint