Bausch + Lomb INFUSE® for Astigmatism Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Contact Lenses Introduced in the United States
“More than half of toric lens wearers with astigmatism experience contact lens dryness and many also report blurred vision. These symptoms are only exacerbated with modern-day lifestyles, which include prolonged digital device use,”1 said
Consistent with the entire INFUSE family of lenses, INFUSE for Astigmatism features a blend of osmoprotectants, electrolytes and moisturizers, essential comfort and eye health ingredients that are released throughout the 16-hour wearing experience.1 The lens material (kalifilcon A) combines the highest overall moisture (55%) and high breathability (107 Dk/t) with a low modulus for excellent comfort.2,3
INFUSE for Astigmatism is uniquely designed to provide consistently clear vision across the entire power range and help reduce spherical aberration and halos and glare, even in low-light conditions. Engineered with a thin-edge design to minimize lid interaction and a stabilization feature in the lower hemisphere, the cutting-edge OpticAlign design stabilizes with the eye’s natural blink.
According to a recent study, 95% of INFUSE for Astigmatism lenses settled within 10 degrees within 30 seconds. In addition, 97% of INFUSE for Astigmatism lenses had less than three degrees of rotation with blink and a mean comfort score of nearly 90%. INFUSE for Astigmatism offers the most in-office parameters and is the only daily disposable toric with -2.25 and -2.75 cylinders available in a fit set.4
"As patient lifestyles become increasingly more dynamic, it's essential their lenses provide a high level of moisture retention and stability, particularly for those with astigmatism. INFUSE for Astigmatism will deliver on these needs and provide comprehensive in-office parameters that make it possible to fit patients during their scheduled appointment,” said
Eye care practitioners and contact lens wearers can use Bausch + Lomb’s ONE by ONE recycling program to properly recycle their used contact lens materials, including INFUSE for Astigmatism contact lenses, blister packs and top foils. For more information on the ONE by
About Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common condition that affects approximately one in three people and occurs when the cornea or lens has a different shape than normal, causing blurry or distorted vision.5,6 It can affect vision of both near and far objects, as well as cause difficulty seeing at night, and coexist with myopia or hyperopia. Astigmatism can be confirmed during a comprehensive eye exam and treated with the use of contact lenses, prescription eyeglasses and/or laser or other surgical procedures.6
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- Analysis of worn lenses demonstrated poloxamer 181, erythritol, potassium, and glycerin were retained for 16 hours.
- Oxygen transmissibility at -3.00 diameter.
- Unlike INFUSE® for Astigmatism, ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day for ASTIGMATISM, MyDay toric, and 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST for ASTIGMATISM, which are non-surface-treated daily disposables, PRECISION1 for Astigmatism and DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism are daily disposables with an integrated surface coating.
- Compared to ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day for ASTIGMATISM, DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism, and MyDay toric.
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National Eye Institute : Astigmatism: At a Glance. AccessedMay 13, 2024 . https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/astigmatism. -
Cleveland Clinic : Astigmatism. AccessedMay 13, 2024 . https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8576-astigmatism#:~:text=How%20common%20is%20astigmatism%3F,along%20with%20nearsightedness%20or%20farsightedness.
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