Essilor Advanced Technology Lenses


Available at Ragsdale & Martin in Tyler, TX

Since 1950, Ragsdale & Martin Optical, Inc. has offered the most advanced technology in lenses to our friends and neighbors in East Texas. We've since taken that to another level with the next generation of digital Essilor lenses. Simply put, the new Varilux X, Crizal No-Glare and Xperio UV series of lens are the very best optics available in the world and come with a no-fault, two-year warranty.

Varilux Eyewear

Varilux X Series Reveal

Regular progressive lenses can slow down presbyopes and cause discomfort from craning the neck to get clear vision at different angles and distances. New Varilux X lenses change that with the arm’s length vision zone that takes progressive lenses to a new era in eyewear.

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Varilux X Series Benefits

See the side by side difference of presbyopes wearing standard progressive lenses and the revolutionary new Varilux X Series lenses. Crystal clear vision no longer requires constant effort on the part of the wearer, making this the most comfortable progressive lens yet.

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Real People Review Varilux X Lenses

An overwhelming majority of real eyewear users in this study chose the innovative technology of new Varilux X lenses over the previous standard in progressive lenses, the Varilux S Series.

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Crizal Eyewear

Crizal No Glare Lenses

Crizal No Glare lenses are the best at what their name suggests: protecting your eyes from annoying glares on your lenses, especially at night. In addition, these innovative lenses provide protection and resistance from water, scratches, dirt, dust and smudges, as well as protection from the sun's harmful UV rays.

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Crizal: A Day in the Life

Experience a busy, active day of someone wearing Crizal lenses, which reduce glare, resist smudging, protect from harmful UV rays, resist water, reduce dust collection and protect from scratches while you live your life.

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Crizal: Discover the Difference

Discover the difference of Crizal lenses. Compared to ordinary lenses, Crizal lenses are superior in reducing glare, resisting smudging, protecting from harmful UV rays, resisting water and resisting dust.

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Crizal: School Proof

Finding lenses that last for your kids can be difficult, but Crizal lenses are changing that. From coloring, playing with dough, recess, accidents, getting splashed with water, Crizal lenses are school-proof.

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Xperio UV Eyewear

April Ross: The Xperio UV Difference

Professional beach volleyball player and Olympic medalist April Ross must have the best in vision and eye protection when it comes to her profession. That’s why she wears Xperio UV lenses, which provide polarization protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays. In addition, these revolutionary lenses prevent scratches and provide durability from impact.

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April Ross Discusses UV Protection

Professional beach volleyball player and Olympic medalist April Ross describes the benefits of using UV protection for your eyes and the positive difference Xperio UV lenses from Essilor have made in her personal and professional life.

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Transitions Lenses

Live the Good "Light"

Transitions Adaptive Lenses by Essilor adapt to your surroundings, protecting you from harmful UV rays and blue light, both indoors and outdoors, while keeping your vision clear without interruption.

Next Level of UV Protection

Transitions Signature lenses are the next generation in photochromic lenses. They are the fastest to darken when you go outside and fade back to clear when you return indoors. In addition, Transitions Signature lenses get darker as you experience more harmful UV rays and blue light from the sun, providing optimum protection.

New Variable Polarization Technology

Transition Vantage lenses are the only lenses that offer variable polarization, which means they darken when you go outside and provide polarization from UV rays. This provides the protection you need and the clearest vision, no matter where you are.

Transitions XTRActive Lenses

New Transitions XTRActive lenses protect your eyes from both harmful UV rays from the sun, as well as blue light, found both indoors and outdoors in basically everything we do.

Blue Light Protection Indoors & Outdoors

Did you know you're affected by harmful blue light from all the digital products and screens you use as well as the sun? Transitions Signature lenses and Transitions Vantage lenses are designed to protect your eyes in all environments without compromising comfort and convenience.

Transitions Style Mirrors

Like all Essilor products, Transitions XTRActive lenses are crafted to protect your eyes from light that is the most harmful to your eyes, including the sun and artificial indoor light. Now you can add another layer of style to your frames with a unique lens color you choose as a style mirror. Choose from six colors to to pair with your iconic, world-class frames and lenses