Johnson & Johnson Vision Expands Portfolio to Reach More Patients with
ACUVUE OASYS® 1-DAY Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM
New lens offered in widest range of parameters among daily disposable contact lenses for astigmatism
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 2, 2017) – Johnson & Johnson Vision today announced the U.S. launch of ACUVUE OASYS® 1-DAY Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM, a daily disposable contact lens with BLINK-STABILIZED™ Lens Design and HydraLuxe™ Technology for consistent, clear, stable vision and exceptional comfort.
Among people that require vision correction, nearly half have astigmatism in at least one eye,[1] and full correction can provide them with improved visual quality of life.[2] ACUVUE OASYS® 1-DAY for ASTIGMATISM combine two technologies:
- HydraLuxe™ Technology includes tear-like molecules and highly breathable hydrated silicone that integrate with the patient’s own tear film.[3] These tear-like molecules help support a stable tear film and reduce symptoms of tired eyes and dryness.
- BLINK STABILIZED® Design harnesses the natural power of the eyelids, to help keep the lens in the correct position.[4]
“We set out to create a better contact lens option for patients with astigmatism, bringing together our best technologies in material and design for a lens that provides clear, stable vision with the exceptional comfort people have come to expect from the ACUVUE OASYS® family,” said Giovanna E. Olivares, OD, Global Astigmatism Platform Director, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. “Unlike other lenses for astigmatism that are primarily held in place by gravity and are often thicker toward the bottom of the lens, ACUVUE OASYS® 1-DAY for ASTIGMATISM harness the natural power of the blink to stabilize on the eye and the lens is symmetrical, resulting in minimal interaction between the lens and the lower eyelid.”
ACUVUE OASYS® 1-DAY for ASTIGMATISM will be available in the widest range of parameters among daily disposable contact lenses for astigmatism, with 40% more parameters than competitors. This contact lens provides Class I UV protection, blocking more than 90% of UVA and 99% of UVB rays.†‡
EYE-INSPIRED™ Design
For more than 30 years, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. has focused exclusively on improving vision through quality contact lenses, never compromising on its goal to create technologies that make meaningful differences in people’s lives.
A deep understanding of patient lifestyle needs as well as those of eye care professionals has driven R&D to create innovative solutions designed to complement the natural function of the eye. By developing contact lenses based on a deep understanding of how the eye works, the ACUVUE® Brand strives to maximize the eye’s natural wellbeing during contact lens wear, and give patients and eye care professionals an exceptional experience.
Johnson & Johnson Vision
Johnson & Johnson Vision is committed to improving and restoring sight for patients worldwide. Since debuting the world’s first disposable soft contact lens in 1987, it has been helping patients see better through their world-leading ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses portfolio. In 2017, Johnson & Johnson invested further in eye health by expanding into cataract surgery, laser refractive surgery (LASIK) and consumer eye health. Serving more than 60 million patients a day across 103 countries, Johnson & Johnson Vision is committed to helping more people in more places improve or restore their sight. Dual headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and Santa Ana, California, Johnson & Johnson Vision has more than 8,400 employees worldwide.