EYEPOL OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY(XIAMEN)CO.,LTD

What EYEPOL OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY(XIAMEN)CO.,LTD does

Eyepol Optical Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd. is a privately held Chinese ophthalmic lens manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The company designs, produces, and sells a comprehensive portfolio of lenses including polarized sun lenses (TAC, PC, PCPL, PA, and PAPL materials), functional lenses (blue light blocking, anti-laser, anti-infrared, photochromic, UV420 cut, anti-reflective, bio-lens), protective products (medical isolation goggles, multifunctional safety goggles certified to EN166 and ANSI Z87.1), and specialty products including the ELLISTAR myopia management lens for children and adolescents launched in 2022.

The company operates B2B with over 500 employees and reported production capacity exceeding 25 million pairs annually as of 2021, supported by AI-driven intelligent manufacturing and a new Eyepol Optical Science and Technology Park put into use in 2023. Eyepol invests more than 10% of annual revenue in R&D and holds 93 authorized patents. The company has obtained CNAS laboratory certification and Class II medical system certification, holds National High-Tech Enterprise recognition, and has been named a Fujian Provincial Single Champion Enterprise. Sales channels include direct B2B sales to eyewear brands, participation in international optical exhibitions (Vision Expo West, MIDO Milan, Xiamen International Optical Fair), and collaborative OEM/ODM development partnerships.

Name

EYEPOL OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY(XIAMEN)CO.,LTD

Legal name

Eyepol Optical Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.

Website

https://eyepol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eyepol Optical Technology is a Chinese B2B ophthalmic lens manufacturer founded in 2006, producing polarized sun lenses, functional lenses, protective eyewear, and the ELLISTAR myopia management brand for eyewear brands, manufacturers, and medical institutions, with 25M+ pairs/year capacity and 500+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Xiamen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sun Lens Products: Sale of polarized sunglasses lenses including TAC, PC, PCPL, PA, and PAPL materials. Mainstream product category with large-scale mass production capacity and substantial annual output value.
2. Functional Lenses: Specialty lenses including anti-blue light, high contrast, anti-laser, anti-sea water, anti-infrared, UV420 cut, and progressive coated lenses for various applications.
3. Medical and Protective Eyewear: Medical isolation goggles, protective eyewear, and Class II medical system certified products. Production of PPE (personal protective equipment) during COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Prescription and Myopia Control Lenses: Prescription lenses and Ellistar myopia management lenses for adolescents launched in 2022 through partnership with Shanghai University of Technology.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EYEPOL manufactures and supplies polarized and functional ophthalmic lenses (TAC, PC, PCPL, PA, PAPL) to eyewear brands, sports goggles manufacturers, and medical/PPE buyers, with OEM/ODM co-development and custom coating/colour solutions. It also produces certified protective eyewear (medical isolation goggles, multifunctional EN166/ANSI Z87.1 goggles, face masks) and the ELLISTAR children's myopia management lens, all delivered from a CNAS-accredited, AI-automated factory with 25M+ pairs annual capacity.

Product overview

EYEPOL OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY(XIAMEN)CO.,LTD is a leading Chinese ophthalmic lens manufacturer founded in 2006, offering a comprehensive portfolio of optical products. The core product lines include: (1) Sun lenses in five material types - TAC polarized, PC, PCPL (PC polarized), PA, and PAPL (polyamide polarized); (2) Functional lenses including blue block, high contrast, anti-laser, anti-sea water, anti-infrared, photochromic, UV420 cut, OAR/AR, sleep improvement, bio-lens, triple gradient, and pattern coating varieties; (3) Protective products including medical isolation goggles, face masks, and multifunctional goggles meeting EN166/ANSI Z87.1 standards; (4) Specialty products including the ELLISTAR myopia management lens for children and adolescents, and Multi-Effect Stacking Microlens technology. The company operates with advanced dust-free production workshops and AI intelligent manufacturing equipment, producing over 25 million pairs annually as of 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELLISTAR (艾视星): Children's myopia management lens brand launched jointly with Shanghai University of Technology in 2022, entering clinical trials with Xiamen Ophthalmology Department.
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Products and services

• TAC Polarized Sunglasses Lens High-quality polarized lens using Japanese PVA and German TAC raw materials with advanced dyeing, hard-coating and bending technology; supplied to eyewear brands and sunglass manufacturers worldwide.
• PC Sunglasses Lens Polycarbonate sun lens with super impact resistance, 37% lighter than ordinary resin, high hardness, and high refractive index; supplied for sunglass and sports eyewear production.
• PCPL Lens (PC Polarized) PC polarized lens using imported PC raw materials and polarizing film with high impact resistance, high hardness, and good thermoplasticity.
• PA Sunglasses Lens Polyamide sun lens with high definition, light texture (density 1.0 g/cm³), and good tenacity.
• PAPL Lens (Nylon Polarized) Nylon polarized lens using imported nylon raw materials and polarizing film with high definition, light texture, good tenacity, and low internal stress.
• Blue Block Lens Functional lens that blocks harmful blue light to protect eyes, used in digital device eyewear and consumer prescription applications.
• High Contrast Lens Functional lens designed to enhance visual contrast for improved clarity in low-light or variable conditions.
• Anti-Laser Lens Lens providing protection against laser light for industrial and professional use cases.
• Anti-Sea Water Lens Functional lens engineered to resist sea breeze and sea water erosion for marine and coastal eyewear.
• Anti-Infrared Lens Functional lens blocking infrared radiation for eye protection in industrial and high-heat environments.
• TAC Photochromic Lens Light-responsive TAC photochromic lens that darkens in sunlight, combining polarization with adaptive tinting.
• PC/PA Photochromic Lens Photochromic lens made from PC or PA materials, providing adaptive tinting for outdoor eyewear.
• UV420 Cut Lens Lens blocking UV-A, UV-B and 400-420nm high-energy visible light for advanced UV protection.
• OAR/AR Lens Anti-reflective lens with OAR film achieving 0.8% reflectance and AR film achieving 2.5% reflectance for clear, low-glare optics.
• Sleep Quality Improve Lens Lens that blocks harmful blue light bands to promote melatonin secretion and improve sleep quality for evening eyewear wearers.
• Bio-Lens Environmentally-friendly lens made from plant-extracted glucose and sorbitol with 94% light transmittance, Abbe number 59, and BPA-free composition.
• Triple Gradient Lens Multi-colour gradient lens with customizable colours for PC and PA substrates, used in fashion and gradient eyewear.
• Pattern Coating Lens Lens with customizable pattern coatings for bright colours and unique designs, supporting brand differentiation in fashion eyewear.
• Progressive Coated Lens Progressive lens with gradual colour transition and fashion styling, compatible with all Eyepol lens materials.
• Medical Isolation Goggles EP 601 Medical-grade isolation goggles for healthcare workers, Class II medical system certified.
• Medical Isolation Goggles EP 601V Vented medical-grade isolation goggles for healthcare workers.
• Medical Isolation Mask EP-FS01 Medical-grade isolation face mask for clinical use.
• Frame Type Mask EP-FS01 Frame-style protective mask for clinical and occupational use.
• Multifunctional Goggles EP-S01 Impact-resistant, anti-fog, anti-UV multifunctional goggles meeting EN166 and ANSI Z87.1 standards with blind ventilation design.
• Ellistar (艾视星) Myopia Management Lens Children's and adolescent myopia control lens using multi-effect stacking microlens technology, developed with Shanghai University of Technology and validated via clinical trials with Xiamen University Affiliated Xiamen Eye Center.
• Multi-Effect Stacking Microlens Advanced specialty lens combining multiple optical effects through proprietary microlens stacking technology for myopia control applications.
• Ski Goggles Lens Specialized lens for ski goggles and winter sports protection, supplied to sports eyewear brands.
• Golf Sunglasses Lens Specialized sports lens for youth golf with blue light protection, available in ice blue REVO-3 (28% transmittance) and silver white REVO-4 (23% transmittance).
• Color-Enhancing Lens Proprietary color-enhancing lens that improves visual perception and colour distinction for outdoor eyewear.
• REVO Coating (Mirror Coating) Mirror coating treatment applied to lenses to provide bright colours, anti-reflection, harmful-light filtering and glare elimination; supplied as a customisable coating service to lens buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity exceeded 25 million pairs/year with intelligent automation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Xiamen University Affiliated Xiamen Eye Center (厦门大学附属厦门眼科中心)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2023Strategic clinical trial partnership for Ellistar myopia management lens development. Joint clinical trial launch meeting held on February 4, 2023 with participation from Vice President Pan Meihua and Director Xie Renyi. Xiamen Eye Center provides professional, scientific, and authoritative clinical trial research for children's myopia control products.
• Shanghai University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Joint partnership to launch the Ellistar brand for children's myopia management lenses in 2022. Collaborative development of specialized myopia control lens technology.
• Wenzhou Optical Chamber of Commerce (温州市眼镜商会)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2021Business exchange visit on June 25, 2021 where Wenzhou Optical Chamber of Commerce delegation visited Eyepol facilities. High praise given for corporate culture, standardized production, and intelligent lean improvements.双方表示希望以此次交流学习为契机，建立和保持长期良好的友谊关系。
• Xiamen Convention & Exhibition Group and Xiamen Optical AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2020Co-host of the first China Xiamen International Optical Industry Exhibition. Eyepol participated with 8 major lens brand manufacturers in nearly 800 square meter joint exhibition area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EssilorLuxottica: Global eyewear and lens giant encompassing Essilor lens technologies and Luxottica brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent with vertically integrated lens manufacturing capabilities serving the same eyewear brand customers.
• HOYA Vision Care: Global lens manufacturer with a strong portfolio in prescription, photochromic, and myopia management lenses (MiyoSmart). Comparable as a broader incumbent in ophthalmic lens manufacturing with overlapping myopia control technology.
• 3M Safety & Industrial Eyewear: Global leader in safety and protective eyewear with EN166/ANSI Z87.1 certified products. Comparable to Eyepol's protective eyewear and medical isolation goggles segment as a broader incumbent in certified safety eyewear.
• Carl Zeiss Vision (ZEISS): Premium global lens manufacturer with strong myopia management (MyoCare) and sun lens offerings. Comparable as a major incumbent in the ophthalmic lens space with overlapping functional lens and myopia control categories.

Others

• Mitsui Chemicals: Japanese chemical company supplying polarized film (TAC) and specialty lens materials to eyewear manufacturers. Comparable as an upstream materials supplier whose products Eyepol sources for polarized lens production.

Direct peers

• Mingyue Optical (明月镜片): Major Chinese ophthalmic lens manufacturer producing functional and prescription lenses for eyewear brands and retailers. Directly comparable in business model, geographic positioning, and B2B lens manufacturing focus.
• Conant Optical (康耐特光学): Hong Kong-listed Chinese manufacturer of ophthalmic lenses and eyewear products serving international markets. Comparable as a Chinese-based B2B lens exporter with similar product portfolio and customer segment to Eyepol.
• Shamir Optical Industry: Israeli-based designer and manufacturer of progressive and single-vision ophthalmic lenses with strong OEM relationships. Comparable as a lens technology specialist serving eyewear brands and optical retailers.
• Younger Optics: US-based manufacturer of polarized and photochromic lenses for the ophthalmic industry, with extensive OEM/ODM relationships with eyewear brands. Closely comparable to Eyepol's polarized sun lens OEM business model and target customer base of eyewear brands.
• Wanxin Optical (万新光学): Major Chinese ophthalmic lens manufacturer producing resin and functional lenses for domestic and international markets. Comparable as a Chinese B2B lens manufacturer with overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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