Essilor Instruments South Africa
Eye care equipment, installed and supported in South Africa
Essilor Instruments South Africa is the local instruments division of Essilor South Africa (Pty) Ltd, part of the EssilorLuxottica group.
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The new compact edging system
NEKSIA reinvents simplicity for you
Precision, swiftness and ease of use are the key advantages of the NEKSIA edger.
Screening, diagnostic and refraction
Modern and innovative
Instruments for every step of the eye exam, installed and supported by Essilor South Africa.
Shop by category
Screening & Diagnostic
9 products
Refraction
13 products
Optical Workshop
7 products
Digital Fitting
2 products
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface
4 products
Featured instruments
Measurement columns
Visioffice X+
The AI-powered measuring column for precise, personalised lens fitting
Wavefront & topography
WAM 800
Fully automatic anterior segment screening with up to 9 measurements in about 2 minutes
Retinal imaging
CellView WRI-1
Widefield non-mydriatic retinal imaging: 133° in one capture, up to 200° stitched
Dry Eye & Ocular Surface
eye-light®
Dual light therapy platform combining LM™ LLLT and OPE™ IPL for eye care
How buying from Essilor works
Direct from Essilor South Africa, with local service for the life of your equipment.
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Choose
Browse the catalogue, compare specifications and add instruments to your quote list.
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See it in your practice
Your regional representative demonstrates the instrument and prepares a quote with finance options.
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Installed and supported
Our technicians install, calibrate and train your team, then keep the equipment running.
Essilor Instruments South Africa is the local instruments division of Essilor South Africa (Pty) Ltd, part of the EssilorLuxottica group. From our Johannesburg base we sell Essilor Instruments equipment directly to optometrists, ophthalmologists and optical laboratories across South Africa. Our range covers screening and diagnostic instruments, refraction equipment, edgers and optical workshop systems, digital fitting tools and Espansione dry eye treatment devices, plus consumables for daily use. We install every system, train your team, service and repair what we sell, and can help you spread the cost with finance.
Why buy from Essilor South Africa
When you buy direct from Essilor South Africa, you deal with the team that supports the equipment for its whole working life.
- Local service: our own technicians install, maintain and repair your equipment. On average they have 8 years of experience with ophthalmic instruments.
- Training: we train your team at installation so the equipment is in daily use from day one.
- Finance: spread the cost with an Essilor finance offer or through our finance partners.
- Genuine parts and consumables: parts and supplies designed for Essilor equipment, sourced through the EssilorLuxottica group.
Consumables and accessories
Our m’eye Store range covers medical and exam supplies, edging consumables and workshop tools, from trial frames and blocks to pliers, screws and nose pads. Browse consumables and download the 2026 catalogue.
Your Essilor Instruments team
Speak to the representative for your province, or call the Johannesburg office on +27 87 365 2077.
Free State, Gauteng, North West, Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Ritchard Dry
Regional representative
Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal
Stephan du Plessis
Regional representative
Who does Essilor Instruments South Africa sell to?
We sell to eye care professionals: optometrists, ophthalmologists, optical practices and optical laboratories. Our equipment is not sold to the public.
Where is Essilor Instruments South Africa based?
We are at 137 Kuschke Street, Meadowdale, Johannesburg. Our sales representatives cover all nine provinces.
Do you show prices on the website?
No. Prices depend on configuration, installation and finance, so we quote on request. Contact your area representative or email instruments@essilor.co.za.
Do you install and service the equipment you sell?
Yes. Our own technicians install the equipment, train your staff and provide maintenance contracts, repairs and servicing.
Is this the site for Essilor spectacle lenses?
No. This site covers instruments and equipment only. For Essilor lenses, visit essilor.com/za-en.
Can I finance new equipment?
Yes. We offer an interest-free option on qualifying equipment and work with The Rental Company and Merchant West. See our finance page for details.