OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation EUROPE

What OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation EUROPE does

OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation EUROPE is a France-domiciled (Charenton-le-Pont) non-profit entity that is part of the global OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation, established in 2013 and renamed following the 2021 Essilor–Luxottica merger. The foundation's mission is to eliminate uncorrected poor vision, which affects approximately 2.7 billion people globally, with 90% of those affected in developing communities. It pursues this mission by providing free eye exams and eyeglasses, training local vision care entrepreneurs to establish optical shops and mobile services, building permanent vision centers alongside hospitals and clinics in partnership with governments, and advocating for vision care within public health policy.

The foundation's product and technology portfolio centers on three proprietary or licensed digital health tools: Tele-refraction, a remote refraction technology validated by a clinical study published in PLOS ONE; ClickCheck, a low-cost vision screening tool endorsed by clinical study; and a broader suite of low-cost digital automated screening tools designed to require minimal operator training. Its operating model is donation- and philanthropy-funded, with eight country-specific donation portals (Australia, Singapore, France, Italy, UK, Canada, US, Global) supporting the foundation's programs. It does not charge beneficiaries for services.

Its go-to-market relies on multi-stakeholder partnerships: the World Health Organization as a global collaborating partner on the SPECS 2030 initiative (announced December 2024), local governments for co-located vision centers, NGOs for program delivery, corporate partners including KODAK Lenses for outreach, and trained local entrepreneurs who serve as the last-mile distribution channel. Since 2013, the foundation reports it has equipped more than 100 million people with eyeglasses, created permanent access to vision care for over 1 billion people, and established more than 37,900 rural optical points. Its customer base consists of underserved communities, children, women and girls, and refugee populations across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America.

Name

OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation EUROPE

Legal name

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Website

https://onesight.essilorluxottica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation EUROPE is a France-based non-profit foundation that delivers free eye exams, eyeglasses, and digital vision screening (Tele-refraction, ClickCheck) to underserved communities globally via government, WHO, and NGO partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vision Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Vision care services
• Charitable foundation
• Eye health programs
• Refractive error screening
• Humanitarian eye care

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and philanthropy: The foundation operates as a charitable organization funded by donations. They accept donations through country-specific portals (Australia, Singapore, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and Global) that support Foundation projects and may offer tax benefits for donors from those countries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation is a charitable nonprofit that delivers free vision care services—including eye exams and eyeglasses—to underserved populations globally. It creates sustainable access by training local vision care entrepreneurs, establishing permanent vision centers alongside hospitals and clinics, and deploying mobile vision services. The foundation also develops and deploys affordable digital vision screening technologies, including ClickCheck and tele-refraction.

Product overview

OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation operates as a philanthropic organization focused on eliminating uncorrected poor vision globally. The foundation's portfolio centers on direct vision care service delivery (eye exams, eyeglasses distribution, vision screening), supported by technology products including ClickCheck (a clinically-endorsed vision screening tool), Tele-refraction (remote vision assessment technology), and low-cost digital screening tools. The foundation creates sustainable access by training local entrepreneurs to establish optical shops and vision centers, with operations spanning rural optical points, permanent vision centers alongside healthcare facilities, and mobile vision care services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vision Care Services Comprehensive charitable vision care services including free eye exams, eyeglasses provision, vision screening, and establishment of permanent vision centers in underserved regions. The foundation creates sustainable access by training local entrepreneurs to set up optical shops and providing mobile services.
• ClickCheck A vision screening tool developed by EssilorLuxottica that enables affordable vision screening for developing communities and requires minimal operator training. It has been endorsed by clinical study.
• Tele-refraction A remote refraction technology designed to rapidly expand vision care to underserved communities, validated by a PLOS ONE clinical study. Enables remote vision assessment and screening.
• Low-Cost Digital Screening Tools Innovative, low-cost digital and automated screening tools developed to scale vision care services in developing communities. These tools require less operator training and enable digitization of vision screening efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 million lives improved with eyeglasses provided
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2024OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation joined forces with WHO as a global collaborating partner to advance the SPECS 2030 initiative. Together they address refractive error, prevent myopia, and improve access to vision care worldwide, particularly in low-resource settings.
• KODAK LensescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Partnership with KODAK Lenses to provide eyewear to Brazilian artists for the Parintins Folklore Festival, demonstrating commitment to cultural and community engagement in Latin America.
• Refugee Support Organizations in MoldovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2023Empowering refugees through vision care with impact documented in Moldova, providing services to displaced populations from Ukraine.
• Special OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2023The Foundation enables vision and empowers athletes at the Special Olympics World Games by providing eye exams and eyewear to athletes with intellectual disabilities.
• Community of Sant'EgidiocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2023The Foundation partners with Community of Sant'Egidio to provide vision care and make an impact in Italy, particularly serving vulnerable populations.
• Governments and Local AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with local governments and communities to build permanent vision centers alongside hospitals and clinics, with the goal for everyone to have access to vision care within one day's travel.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Himalayan Cataract Project: The Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure avoidable blindness through high-volume cataract surgery and training of local eye care teams in underserved regions. Direct peer with overlapping training and global surgery/screening programs.
• VisionSpring: VisionSpring is a social enterprise that provides affordable eyeglasses to low-income communities through partnerships with NGOs, governments, and entrepreneurs. Direct peer with overlapping entrepreneur-led distribution model and low-income market focus.
• The Fred Hollows Foundation: The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international non-profit focused on ending avoidable blindness, particularly through cataract surgery and refractive error correction in developing countries. Direct peer in mission, operating geographies, and partnership-based delivery model.
• Orbis International: Orbis operates the Flying Eye Hospital and partners with local hospitals to train eye care professionals in low- and middle-income countries. Direct peer with a comparable training, advocacy, and partnership-based approach to global vision care access.
• Sightsavers: Sightsavers is a global non-profit focused on preventing avoidable blindness and supporting people with visual impairments across developing countries. It is a direct peer — both organizations deliver vision care services in underserved regions, partner with governments and WHO, and rely on donations.
• RestoringVision: RestoringVision is a non-profit that provides new reading glasses and sunglasses to people in need globally through NGO partnerships. Direct peer in vision care delivery to underserved populations, though with narrower product scope (no refraction/clinical services).

Regional players

• Clearly (formerly Clearly.ca): Clearly is an online optical retailer with a foundation arm funding vision care programs in developing countries. Regional/adjacent peer — overlaps in optical product mission but operates commercially rather than as a pure non-profit.

Emerging players

• Peek Vision: Peek Vision develops smartphone-based eye health screening tools and a data platform for vision programs. Emerging peer with overlapping technology-driven vision screening approach, but focused on software/data rather than direct service delivery.
• Warby Parker Impact Program: Warby Parker's Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program distributes free eyeglasses to people in need worldwide. Emerging peer in the for-profit-with-philanthropic-arm model, partially overlapping mission but commercially driven.

Broad incumbents

• Lions Clubs International Foundation (SightFirst): Lions Clubs International Foundation runs the SightFirst program, one of the largest global initiatives against blindness, funding cataract surgeries, vision screenings, and infrastructure. Broad incumbent with overlapping mission and global volunteer-driven delivery network.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OneSight
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/one-sight-essilorluxottica-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/onesight

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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