Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 1, 2014) – Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. today announced that ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM is now the first and only silicone hydrogel toric contact lens with -2.75 cylinder (cyl) that is readily available, with no need to special order. ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand provides coverage for 98 percent of spherical and astigmatic patients.1
“With ACUVUE® OASYS® Brand for ASTIGMATISM, patients can experience the exceptional comfort of HYDRACLEAR® PLUS Technology and the visual stability of our revolutionary BLINK STABILIZEDTM Design,” says W. Lee Ball, O.D., FAAO, associate director, Professional Affairs, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. “Now, with a -2.75 cyl readily available, eye care practitioners can immediately offer patients with higher amounts of astigmatism a contact lens that meets the needs of this special population.”
ACUVUE® OASYS® for ASTIGMATISM parameters will now include -6.00 to +6.00 in 0.25D steps (Cylinders: -0.75, -1.25, -1.75, -2.25, -2.75; Axis: Full circle in 10o steps) and from -6.50 to -9.00 in 0.50 steps (Cylinders: -0.75, -1.25, -1.75, -2.25, -2.75; Axis: Full circle in 10o steps).
ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be prescribed if patients have any eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. Consult the package insert for complete information. Complete information is also available from VISTAKON® Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., by calling 1-800-843-2020 or by visiting www.acuvueprofessional.com
ACUVUE® OASYS®, HYDRACLEAR® PLUS, and BLINK STABILIZEDTM are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
1 Data on file, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2013