Essilor pays tribute to Bernard Maitenaz

Essilor is deeply saddened to announce that Bernard Maitenaz, the inventor of the Varilux® progressive lens that improved the lives of millions of presbyopes globally and redefined an entire industry, has passed away in his home city of Paris, at the age of 94.

[@keithtarsau3626]

Wow, what an amazing man - amazingly sharing his gifts and talents with others, that we may benefit - I love my Varilux progressives - thank you Bernard!

[@loripassarelli2185]

I didn't know the history but the new lenses have built on the original and are still used today. Excellent tribute to an incredible legacy. Thank you Essilor.

[@andreatavares]

What a legacy! ✨

[@JoseDiaz-li6gl]

Siento mucho la pérdida, envío mis condolencias a la familia Essilor. Y para él 👏👏👏

[@tahmin2]

The passing of a legend. You'll be remembered by billions with their clearer vision.