Bausch + Lomb has announced last week that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Bausch + Lomb ULTRA® family of contact lenses for extended wear. They can be worn for up to seven days between removals for cleaning and disinfection or disposal of the lens, as recommended by the eye care professional.
This family of lenses features MoistureSeal® technology, a patented combination of material and manufacturing process, which helps to maintain 95 percent of lens moisture for a full 16 hours. It contains polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) for enhanced wettability, a high Dk/t (163) and low modulus (70). The lenses are also available for patients with astigmatism and presbyopia.
“Bausch + Lomb ULTRA contact lenses are a trusted and preferred lens option for my practice and my patients,” said Ben Gaddie, O.D., Gaddie Eye Centers, Louisville, KY. “Now with the extended wear indication, I can offer these lenses to patients who prefer a longer wearing schedule as part of their lifestyle.”
Important Safety Information about Bausch + Lomb ULTRA Contact Lenses (Extended Wear):
The risk of microbial keratitis and other potentially vision-threatening adverse events has been shown to be greater among users of extended wear contact lenses than among users of daily wear contact lenses. If a patient experiences eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, or redness of the eye, the patient should be instructed to immediately remove the lenses and promptly contact his or her eye care practitioner.
See the full press release from Bausch + Lomb.