COLTS Laboratories

COLTS Laboratories, was founded out of a need for standardized performance testing and confidential test results. The facility opened its doors back in 1997, in Clearwater, Florida. When it comes to the optical industry, COLTS Laboratories is one of the most trusted testing centers in the country. The company prides ourselves on offering only the h... ighest quality testing services and expertise and together the company's technicians can boast over 150 years of combined experience in all aspects of the optical industry. COLTS Laboratories covers all areas of ophthalmic and safety services from testing to product validation and the company is globally recognized and respected as a leader of and innovator in the industry. COLTS Laboratories initially wanted to provide a testing service that would apply the same standards to all ophthalmic products. They were so successful at this they they are now instrumental in the development of performance testing now used internationally. In addition, they have developed the COLTS Standard Tests and freely distribute these to the industry via their web site. They may have started out with only basic lens testing services and 4 eager employees,but COLTS Laboratories now has 17 employees and offers ophthalmic lens, frame, cleaning cloth, lens cleaner, lens packaging, equipment and associated product testing. In addition, COLTS Laboratories also offers a complete line of face and eyewear protective device testing, and as an an accredited laboratory it offers testing for these products from all over the world as well as selling the test equipment itself. The company's sterling work over the years has given COLTS Laboratories an enviable worldwide reputation. People in the industry now know to look for the COLTS Laboratories Performance Seal, granted to products that meet the COLTS Laboratories' quality standards.Read More