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Vistakon introduces Acuvue Oasys contact lenses for presbyopia
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Vistakon has introduced its Acuvue Oasys brand contact lenses for presbyopia, the company announced in a press release.
The new lens combines stereo precision technology optics with senofilcon A, the company's proprietary new-generation silicone hydrogel material, as well as Hydraclear Plus, an improved formulation of Vistakon's Hydraclear technology, according to the release.
At launch, the lenses will be available at distance parameters of -0.5 D to -9 D in 0.25 steps and near additions of "low" and "mid" to fit patients with measured near additions of +0.75 D to +1.75 D.
"Acuvue Oasys for presbyopia affords practitioners an opportunity to provide contact lens wearers experiencing presbyopia a better option for continued contact lens wear," Sheila Hickson-Curran, Vistakon's director of medical affairs, said in the release. "The combination of senofilcon A with stereo precision technology results in a comfortable lens that provides excellent balanced continuous vision from distance to near in an easy-to-fit soft contact lens."
Vistakon plans to increase distribution of its Acuvue Oasys lens for presbyopia in U.S. eye care professionals' offices throughout 2009.