PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Raising the bar for toric multifocals
More than 200,000 prescription options available
New Biofinity toric multifocal contact lenses are the latest addition to CooperVision’s flagship Biofinity family of lenses – combining the designs of Biofinity toric and Biofinity multifocal. Like all Biofinity silicone hydrogels, Biofinity toric multifocal features CooperVision’s Aquaform Technology for “superb breathability and higher moisture content to keep eyes comfortable and healthy”. The lenses combine CooperVision’s Optimised Toric Lens Geometry and Balanced Progressive technologies. The former provides uniform horizontal iso-thickness, an optimised ballast band design, a large toric optical zone, and a smooth continuous surface; while the latter offers multiple zones of vision correction optimised for each sphere and add power, with the option of fitting a centre distance or centre near lens. “Correcting for astigmatism and presbyopia in a single contact lens is complex, and through our partnerships with eyecare professionals, we have come to understand the challenges associated with fitting toric multifocal lenses,” commented Krupa Patel, head of professional services for CooperVision UK and Ireland. “With Biofinity toric multifocal, all of that has changed; our advanced optical design and effective fitting guide have raised the bar.”
In the zone
It’s all go in the contact lens sector this month as we shine a spotlight on six new product innovations...
New lenses with AR-powered support programme
Addressing contact lens drop-out with AR Alcon has launched its Precision1 daily disposable silicone hydrogel contact lens in both sphere and toric options. The lens features Alcon’s proprietary SmartSurface technology, described as: “a permanent, micro-thin, high-performance layer of moisture at the lens surface that helps support a stable tear film to deliver lasting visual performance from morning to night”. A patient support programme, powered by augmented reality (AR), has also been introduced to work alongside eyecare practitioners. Accessible when scanning the contact lens pack or QR code via a smartphone, the AR support programme is aimed at: those who have never tried contact lenses; those who are trying Precision1 for the first time; and wearers whose lenses are not meeting their needs. It contains four key areas: Fact Not Fiction; Learning Lab; Precision1 Lowdown; and Rock Your Lenses. “We are delighted to offer a daily disposable contact lens for consumers who have a busy lifestyle and expect long-lasting comfort and precise vision; and we want their wearing experience to be memorable,” said Chantelle Cook, vision care franchise head and country manager for Alcon UK and Ireland.
Lens family expanded for astigmatic presbyopes
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DISPENSING OPTICS MAY 2021
Bausch + Lomb has launched its new Ultra Multifocal for Astigmatism contact lens, further expanding its Ultra monthly reusable contact lens family. The contact lens incorporates the company’s Moisture Seal Technology, while combining 3-Zone Progressive Design and OpticAlign Design, to meet the needs of astigmatic presbyopic patients. In phase one data analysis, the company found that the 3-Zone Progressive Design provided “seamless vision near, far and in-between”.