Comfort In The "Blink Of An Eye"

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Consistent All-Day Vision, Comfort In The “Blink Of An Eye” Unique Stabilization Technology Helps Keep Lensesin Place Throughout the Day (NAPSA)—Vistakon, a division In the study, Acuvue Advance of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc., announced the availability of Acuvue Advance Brand Contact for Astigmatism wasthe top-rated silicone hydrogel daily wear contact lens for individuals with vision at the end of the day, dur- lens by both eye care professionals and patients on nearly all vision measures, including quality of Lenses for Astigmatism, the first ing night driving, and while play- astigmatism, a common vision problem experienced by millions of children, teenagers and adults. Acuvue Advance for Astigma- tism utilizes a breakthrough stabilization technology which harnesses the natural pressures of a blinking eye to balance the lens in place while the eye is open and quickly realign the lens if it rotates out of position, providing patients with astigmatism with consistent, all-day vision and comfort. Most currently available soft contact lenses worn by individuals with astigmatism are prone to rotating with the eyelids’ movements, causing wearers to experi- ence some blurriness or fluctuation in vision. The new lenses also feature Hydraclear, a proprietary technology that combines an oxy- gen-rich material with a moisturerich wetting agent that gives the lenses a moist, smoothfeel. Astigmatism is a vision condi- tion that occurs when surfaces of the eye, such as the cornea, have an oval shape—like an egg. This shape preventslight from focusing properly on the back of the eye, the retina. People with astigma- tism will usually have blurred vision, and in some cases may also experience headaches, eyestrain or fatigue. “Almost all types of astigmatism can be optically corrected,” SS i‘ Sr explained Dr. Susan Resnick, an ing or watching sports. Patients also reported fewer incidences of the Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism lenses moving in and out of place than did wearersof the toric lenses. Additionally, patients wearing optometrist at a New York City- Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism tice. “A comprehensive optometric than wearers of the other lenses studied to remain comfortable based specialty contact lens pracexam will include testing to diag- nose and determine the degree of astigmatism and the appropriate vision correction.” The stability, comfort, and quality of vision throughout the day of Acuvue Advance for Astig- matism was demonstrated in a two-week, masked, multicenter clinical trial of 435 men and women between the ages of 18-39 who were contact lens wearers and had been diagnosed with astigmatism. Participants were fit with either Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism or one of two currently available soft toric lenses (Bausch & Lomb Soflens66 Toric, AcuvueBrand Toric). Patients were instructed to wear the lenses on a daily basis for two weeks. On average, study lenses were worn 12-13 hours a day. At the conclusion of the study, patients and doctors filled out a questionnaire to evaluate the performance of each lens. were significantly more likely with their lenses throughout the day, including time spent in front of computers and televisions, and in heated, and air-conditioned or smoky environments. Patients fitted with Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism reported that they needed to use rewetting drops sig- nificantly less often than those wearing otherlenses. Acuvue Advance for Astigma- tism is indicated for daily wear vision correction. As with all contact lenses, eye problems, includ- ing 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, exces- sive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. Consult the package insert for complete information. For further information, talk to your eye care professional or call 1-800-843-2020 or visit www.acuvue.com.

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