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BrandsThe story of Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, one of the oldest companies still operating in the United States today, has its roots in 1853, when John Jacob Bausch, a German immigrant, set up a small optical shop in Rochester, New York. When he needed more money to run his business, Bausch borrowed $ 60 from his good friend Henry Lomb. Bausch promised that if the business developed, he would make Lomb an equal partner. The company did grow and a partnership was established.
In the early years, Bausch + Lomb manufactured revolutionary rubber spectacle frames, as well as a range of optical products that required a high degree of manufacturing precision. By 1903, the company had patented microscopes, binoculars, and even a camera aperture, which was based on the eye's reaction to light ...
A story of innovation
In the 1900s, Bausch + Lomb continued to demonstrate its position at the forefront of technological innovation for optical products. Bausch + Lomb produced the first quality eyeglasses made in America, developed the pioneering sunglasses for the army in World War I, and created the lenses used in the cameras that took the first satellite images of the Moon. In 1971, Bausch + Lomb introduced the first soft contact lenses and is still the largest provider of eye care products worldwide.
Although products and times have changed, Bausch + Lomb is still committed to the legacy it wants to be dedicated to the innovation, quality and craftsmanship established by John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb.
