Luxottica Group, S.p.A. (LUX)

Managed Vision Care - EyeMed Vision Care

EyeMed Vision Care is the second biggest managed vision care operator in the United States. With a strong surge of new clients in 2007, the renewal of important agreements and the contribution of Cole Managed Vision contracts, it now serves over 23 million subscribers in large and medium size companies, public administrations and insurance programs and has a network of over 17,000 points of sale including opticians, ophthalmologists, optometrists and stores in chains operated by Luxottica Group.

EyeMed Vision Care is also a recognized leader in terms of quality, choice, value for money and service excellence - all priority concerns for managers shopping for vision care programs, especially for large groups.

Clients using such services enjoy a vast choice amongst the numerous stores in the Group’s chains and independent optical retailer network.

Managed Vision Care - EyeMed Vision Care

EyeMed Vision Care is one of the largest managed vision care operators in the United States, serving over 3,000 large and medium corporations, government entities and health insurance providers through a network of over 17,000 locations, including opticians, ophthalmologists, optometrists and Luxottica Group retail stores.

In 2006, it added more than 100 new customers, including the State of New York, and renewed major agreements, including an agreement with the AARP. These were in addition to the contracts originally managed by the former Cole Managed Vision, the managed vision care operations of Cole National.

EyeMed Vision Care is also a recognized leader in terms of quality, choice, value for money and service excellence: all priority concerns for managers shopping for vision care programs, especially for large groups.

There are more than three million clients using EyeMed’s services, which include a vast choice of the Group’s stores and independent providers. During 2006, EyeMed simplified administrative procedures to facilitate contact between clients and stores, while customer care service launched the EyeMed University to ensure advanced training for call center operators.

EyeMed’s brand awareness was supported by advertising campaigns in the mainstream media in the United States, a strategy to be continued in 2007.