OPTIMA’S POLARTEC™ 1.67 DEBUTS, PROVIDING THE THINNEST AND DARKEST POLARIZED LENSES ON THE MARKET
Optima’s Latest Product Offering Delivers Superior Cosmetics and Exceptional Performance— All in One Lens

Stratford, Conn. (June 4, 2004)—Optima is making its mark as a leader once again with its introduction of POLARTEC 1.67 lenses, the thinnest and darkest polarized lenses on the market. “Our introduction of POLARTEC 1.60 was wildly successful. We, as a company, have always believed that patients would be willing to pay for premium lenses that offer the highest quality and deliver the best performance. The great response to POLARTEC 1.60 was proof of that,” says Nicholas Niejelow, president and CEO of Optima Inc. “Our latest product, POLARTEC 1.67, surpasses the performance of our previous lens and takes polarized lenses to a whole new level. Patients have been waiting for this lens and with POLARTEC 1.67 we can now meet their needs.”

As patients have become more sophisticated and knowledgeable, they are demanding the ultimate in style and comfort and POLARTEC lenses, which offer the thinnest lens profiles, provide both. Even patients with strong prescriptions can have a stylish look with the thinnest rimmed fashion frames, and those with weaker prescriptions will have glasses that have the sleek look of regular sunwear. The 1.67 index of refraction and aspheric lens design make the lenses up to 50% thinner than regular plastic lenses. The thinner lenses also offer unparalleled comfort—a high priority for those participating in sports or with active lifestyles. Labs will also appreciate the fact that the lenses can be surfaced to 1.5 C.T. and are available semi-finished. POLARTEC 1.67 also offers the darkest polarization with the most effective reduction in glare. Any eye strain is dramatically reduced. The lenses provide superior performance and are the ultimate in sun protection with 100% U.V. protection to 400 nm built in, too.

POLARTEC 1.67 lenses are backed by the quality and service that have become synonymous with the Optima name. The lenses are available nationwide through wholesale lab distributors. To help labs and retailers market the lenses, Optima is offering a complete sales kit that includes trade and consumer brochures, a statement stuffer and technical product sheets. The kit is available through Optima’s customer service department by calling 800 621-1216 or through your wholesale lab. Additional information and a marketing materials order form are available on the company’s web site at www.optima-inc.us.

May 4, 2004
CNN’S LOU DOBBS TONIGHT FEATURES OPTIMA'S RESOLUTION® LENSES
IN ONGOING SERIES ON EXPORTING AMERICA
The Use of American Technology and Innovation at the Company’s Milford, CT Facility Captures National Attention as a Model for Keeping Jobs in the U.S.

March 2, 2004
OPTIMA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF OPTICAL INNOVATION
Industry Leader Marks Its’ 20th Anniversary

May 5, 2003
OPTIMA’S NEW AMAZON.COM LENS PROMOTION OFFERS RETAILERS INSTANT $10 INTERNET REWARDS!
Buying Just Two Pairs a Day of HyperView 1.66® Progressive or
HyperIndex 1.66® D28 Lenses Till Christmas Yields a $3,000 Bounty

February 25, 2003
OPTIMA EXTENDS ITS POPULAR GAS CARD REBATE PROGRAM FOR RESOLUTION LENSES AND
ANNOUNCES ITS GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Rebate Program Picks Up Steam as Eyecare Professionals Embrace
the Buy Five Pair Get $10 Gas Card Program