October, 2026. On the occasion of World Sight Day, observed on October 8, Coyol Free Zone highlights that millions of people around the world benefit from clearer, more comfortable vision thanks to advanced medical technologies manufactured within this industrial park.
At Coyol Free Zone, with a 19-year track record, contact lenses are manufactured to help improve the way people see every day. Behind every lens lies a combination of cutting-edge technology, rigorous quality standards, and the expertise of people involved in highly specialized manufacturing processes.
“We are very proud that products manufactured at Coyol Free Zone improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Each lens represents technology, precision, and, above all, the human talent that enables world-class companies to produce and export from our country,” said Jorge Monge Víquez, Managing Director of CODE Development Group, co-developer of the Coyol Free Zone.
Technology Traveling from Costa Rica to the World
Contact lenses manufactured at Coyol Free Zone are designed to address vision needs such as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia, and astigmatism, through products that incorporate advanced materials and innovative designs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 2.2 billion people worldwide suffer from near or distance vision impairment.
Eye health is also a priority in Costa Rica. Data from the Health Statistics Division of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) show a steady increase in the number of visits related to eye strain, both in outpatient clinics and in emergency services.
Between 2020 and 2024, the number of emergency room visits for this condition rose from 904 to 1,520. In addition, people between the ages of 45 and 65 accounted for the largest number of visits, with 4,078 recorded over the past five years. The increase in these needs highlights the importance of having solutions that address the various eye health conditions affecting the population.
Monge explained that behind these solutions lies highly qualified talent, whose training and experience are essential to ensuring the precision and quality of each product. At Coyol Free Zone, these individuals are involved daily in manufacturing processes where precision is essential. They work with advanced technology, specialized processes, and international standards to manufacture products that travel thousands of kilometers to reach consumers in different parts of the world.