Current News

X-Cel Specialty Contacts and Essilor Custom Contacts announce the launch of Lunara™, a new FDA PMA-approved overnight orthokeratology lens.

Duluth, GA — August 31, 2026
Lunara is manufactured in Optimum Infinite® (tisilfocon A), a 180 Dk material that provides high oxygen permeability for overnight wear. Lunara’s landing zone geometry is designed around familiar tangential fitting principles used in established orthokeratology practices. Practitioners can apply the clinical logic they already know while using flexible optic zone and diameter options to address individual patient needs.

ROSE K Lenses Now Manufactured In-House by X-Cel and Essilor Custom Contacts

Duluth, GA — November 24, 2025
X-Cel Specialty Contacts and Essilor Custom Contacts now fully manufacture and distribute the ROSE K family of lenses in-house, unifying production under a single, ISO 13485–registered facility. This streamlined U.S. model delivers the same trusted ROSE K designs with improved consistency, faster turnaround, and direct access through X-Cel and Essilor Custom Contacts.

NOTICE: RGP Vial Changes

Duluth, GA — September 10, 2023
X-Cel Specialty Contacts and Essilor Custom Contacts are transitioning from polycarbonate vials to screw-top containers used globally by eye care professionals. This improvement reduces environmental waste, prevents leaking during shipping, and lowers practitioner costs by providing patient-ready containers.

X-Cel Specialty Contacts Launches Feed Your Mind Educational Program

Duluth, GA — October 13, 2021
X-Cel Specialty Contacts, a global leader of specialty gas permeable, including the Atlantis™ Scleral, and custom soft lens designs for irregular corneas, announced today the launch of “Feed Your Mind,” an educational program featuring the recently launched REMLens for overnight orthokeratology.

X-Cel Specialty Contacts Expands Ortho-K Category with REMLens

Duluth, GA — July 1, 2021
X-Cel Specialty Contacts announced the launch of REMLens, a highly adjustable orthokeratology design for myopia management featuring an 89% first-fit success rate. REMLens provides flexible fitting zones, multiple diameter options, and reduced chair time for practitioners.


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