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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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