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Stereo Optical

Stereo Optical is a U.S. maker of vision screening devices and stereotests, known for its Optec line and Randot stereo tests, and is a business unit of EssilorLuxottica.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

Stereo Optical is an American manufacturer and global distributor of vision screening products, stereotests and color vision tests. According to its official website, the company has been active for over 70 years and describes itself as an expert in the manufacturing, selling and global distribution of vision screening products across many markets and professions. Its products are used in optometry, ophthalmology, occupational health, driver rehabilitation, driver licensing, schools and the military, among other settings. The company's product range centers on two main families. The first is the Optec line of vision screeners, including the Optec 5000/5000P, Optec 5500/5500P, Optec 5000G with glare testing, Optec 5000PG, Optec 1000P, Optec 2300 and the Functional Vision Analyzer. These instruments are used for ophthalmic pre-screening, driver rehabilitation, armed forces screening and other professional applications. The second family is stereotests and color tests, including the Original Stereo Fly, Randot Butterfly, Random Dot "E", Randot Preschool, Distance Randot, Original/Special Randot, Stereo Fly, LEA Randot, LEA Butterfly, LEA Polarized Viewers, Original Ishihara and Waggoner CCVT Software. The company also supplies vectograms, screening cards, projector slides, accessories and supplies. Stereo Optical positions its stereo tests and Optec vision testing products as the "gold standard in vision screening." Its stated mission is to continue developing innovative screening technology for emerging community needs and to support professionals, businesses and organizations in developing comprehensive vision screening protocols. The company serves eye care offices, medical practices, hospitals and research institutions, schools and public health programs, driver rehabilitation specialists, occupational health departments and government agencies. Stereo Optical is a business unit of EssilorLuxottica, the global eyewear and vision care group. The company maintains a customer service line and offers product registration, service and support, as well as marketing materials such as brochures, videos, manuals, slide package instructions, record forms and score keys.

History

Stereo Optical has been active for over 70 years, according to its official website. The company built its reputation on the development and manufacture of vision screening instruments and stereotests, and describes itself as having defined and revolutionized the visual assessment testing process. Its stereo tests and Optec vision testing products are marketed as the gold standard in vision screening. From its base in the United States, Stereo Optical expanded into global distribution, serving optometry, ophthalmology, occupational health, driver rehabilitation, driver licensing, schools and the military. The company's product catalog grew to include the Optec series of vision screeners, a broad family of stereotests and color tests, vectograms, projector slides, accessories and supplies. Stereo Optical is now a business unit of EssilorLuxottica, the global vision care and eyewear group. Under that ownership, the company continues to manufacture, sell and distribute its vision screening products and to support professionals and organizations with service, education and training.

  • Stereo Optical has been active for over 70 years, according to its official website.

  • Stereo Optical becomes a business unit of EssilorLuxottica.

Products and positioning

Gold standard in vision screening; professional-grade vision screening devices and stereotests for clinical, occupational, educational and government use.

  • Optec 5000/5000P

  • Optec 5500/5500P

  • Optec 5000G with Glare

  • Optec 5000PG

  • Optec 1000P

  • Optec 2300

  • Functional Vision Analyzer

  • Original Stereo Fly

  • Randot Butterfly

  • Random Dot "E"

  • Randot Preschool

  • Distance Randot

  • Original/Special Randot

  • Stereo Fly

  • LEA Randot

  • LEA Butterfly

  • LEA Polarized Viewers

  • Original Ishihara

  • Waggoner CCVT Software

  • Vectograms & Screening Cards

  • Projector Slides

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