40 YEARS OF HISTORY
1981
Creation of Precilens
Precilens was founded by Francis VINZIA, at Monttessuy Street, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. In this district were crafted the C2 lenses, the first progressive contact lenses in the world. Thanks to this innovation, our notoriety and activities have developed. Then, our manufacturing moved to Créteil (close to Paris) to accompany our growth untill this day.
2004
A new dimension
After the acquisition of Bourgeois Contactology by Precilens, the two entities merged and were bought by Pierre PITANCE. The name Precilens has retained. A new history begins for our laboratory with the transition from micromechanics to nanotechnology, as well as an international development.
2021
New ambitions
Recognized for our innovations and referent in orthokeratology lenses, we combine a unique know-how with a corporate culture that emphasizes proximity and human relationships. At the time of our 40th anniversary, we assert our values and the ambition to develop our reputation towards the final consumers.
40 YEARS OF TAILOR-MADE
VISUAL INNOVATION
1984 - C2, the first progressive soft lens in the world
2007 - BIB Excel, with a « Slab Off » design that revolutionizes gas permeable lenses manufacturing for presbyopes
2008 - C2 quarterly, frequent renewal lens for presbyopes and presbyopes with astigmatism
2012 - C2 multifocal, monthly silicone hydrogel lens for presbyopes
2013 - EXPERT progressive, the first rigid lens whose visual performance is comparable to that of a progressive glass lens
2014 - DRL, night lens whose unique double reservoir design marks an advance in orthokeratology
2018 - DRL Prevention, night lens dedicated to myopia management in young children
2019 - AMYOPIC, a range dedicated to myopia management to wear on daytime when orthokeratology is not adapted
2020 - DRL Near, a new step in orthokeratology with a specific design for presbyopes with myopia
40 YEARS OF EXPERTISE
As an expert in tailor-made lenses designs, we invested primarly in nanotechnology and fully computerized high-tech production equipment. This has enabled new technological advances and the design of ever more innovative geometries combining visual performance and simplicity, in close collaboration with eyecare professionals, research centers and universities.
40 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP
WITH EYECARE PROFESSIONALS
Personalized support, proximity and exchanges with practitioners are the heart of our philosophy because, as innovative as they may be, our lenses are nothing without those who adapt them to daily life. This desire is achieved through the development of adaptation support tools and the implementation of training courses adapted to different needs: webinars, e-learning, practical sessions in our site at Créteil, but also in the regions to be as close as possible to prescribers.
40 YEARS SERVING
VISION HEALTH FOR ALL
Through our advances in research and development and our constant innovations in design conception, our laboratory remains a pioneer in the field of presbyopia while simultaneously developing a unique expertise in orthokeratology and myopia management. Our close collaboration with research centers and universities allows us to continuously deepen our research and knowledge on visual needs, regardless of the age and ametropia of wearers.
For 40 years, we have been positioning people and vision health at the heart of our mission, which reflects the values shared by our employees and the relationships that bind us to our ecosystem.
