Major Contact Lens Manufacturers

There are numerous major contact lens manufacturers in the United States and abroad.  There are so many in fact, it is difficult to select.  The following association can be a good resource to find out your options.

The Contact Lens Manufacturers Associaton

The Contact Lens Manufacturers Association (CLMA) was organized in early 60’s and is made up of contact lens laboratories and material, solution and equipment manufacturers in the United States and abroad. Their mission is to increase awareness and utilization of custom manufactured contact lenses.  The CLMA has built a solid record of success in its work to strengthen its members' impact on the shaping of vital national policies, laws and regulations that affect the contact lens industry.  This association is a good place to get recommendations for which contact lens manufacturers are the best to choose from.

Code of Ethics

Each member of CLMA agrees to abide by the following Code of Ethics set forth by this association so therefore any of their members can be counted on to provide and outstanding service and product.

Quality Products

Members must adhere to designing and manufacturing products of good quality that serve the needs of practitioners and their patients. To present qualifications consistent with integrity and the highest standards in their industry, and to scrupulously avoid any false, misleading and deceptive statements or advertising with respect to quality, construction or performance of products and to support and promote high standards of inspection, sampling, analysis, data, testing and consultation.  All members must meet all applicable state, FDA and other national government regulations as related to the industry as well. 

Directory of Manufacturers

You can find a directory of contact lens manufacturers by visiting the Contact Lens Manufacturers Association website.

Leading Companies

Among these companies you will find Bausch & Lomb, who is dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life for consumers around the world. Its core businesses include soft contact lenses and rigid gas permeable contact lenses and contact lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical and pharmaceutical products. The Bausch & Lomb name is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world.

Contact lenses manufactured by Cooper Vision (formerly Biocompatibles), are the only contact lenses the FDA allows to claim: "May provide improved comfort for contact lens wearers who experience mild discomfort or symptoms relating to dryness during lens wear".

Boston Equalens rigid gas permeable contact lenses are often an excellent choice for people with sensitive eyes, dry eyes, or astigmatism. Available in a variety of materials and designs with ultra-smooth, non-stick surface that resist dirt and debris so lenses stay fresh.  These are good options for people who have had difficulty wearing soft contact lenses or eyeglasses.  

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