association of contact lens manufacturers association of contact lens manufacturers the association of contact lens manufacturers is a british trade association established in 1962. it claims to represent the manufacturers of over 95% of all prescription contact lenses and lens care products in the uk, and is one of the five representative bodies that make up the optical confederation. the association produced a rather pessimistic report on report into the state of the contact lens industry in 2015. it has offices in devizes, wiltshire.