BAUSCH + LOMB LAUNCHES INFUSE SIHY DAILY DISPOSABLE LENS

Bausch + Lomb (B+L) recently launched its Bausch + Lomb Infuse silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lens. Bausch + Lomb says that the next-generation material, kalifilcon A, and ProBalance Technology work together to help maintain ocular surface homeostasis to help reduce contact lens dryness and discomfort.

The ProBalance Technology formula includes the osmoprotectants erythritol and glycerin and the electrolyte potassium; it also includes two moisturizers, Poloxamine 1107 and Poloxamer 181, to help retain hydration, provide a smooth, wettable surface, and maintain tear proteins in a healthy state, according to the company. B+L says that ProBalance Technology is infused into the lens material during the manufacturing process, and these ingredients are released during lens wear.

Bausch + Lomb Infuse has the highest moisture content (55%) and lowest modulus (0.5 MPA) among SiHy daily disposables, and it maintains 96% of its moisture for a full 16 hours, according to the company. It has a reported Dk/t of 134 at –3.00D and features a class II UV blocker and a visibility tint. Parameters include 8.6mm base curve, 14.2mm diameter, center thickness of 0.08mm at –3.00D, and sphere powers of +6.00D to –6.00D in 0.25D steps and from –6.50D to –12.00D in 0.50D steps. Call (800) 828-9030 or visit www.bauschinfuse.com/ecp . ■

ACUITY 200 GP MATERIAL NOW AVAILABLE

Acuity Polymers has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Acuity 200 GP contact lens material in a variety of designs and indications for daily wear. Acuity 200 is a next-generation contact lens material (fluoroxyfocon A) and features the highest gas permeability (200 Dk) of any GP material on the market, according to the company. Engineered using Acuity Polymers’ recently patented ultra-Dk technology, Acuity Polymers says that Acuity 200 offers exceptional permeability and wettability for healthy lens wear while providing excellent all-day comfort, whether in a scleral or corneal lens design. Call 888-POLYMER (765-9637) or visit www.acuitypolymers.com . ■

ABB OPTICAL GROUP NOW OFFERS VISIBLEBLISS PHOROPTER MASK

ABB Optical Group (ABB) exclusively launched the VisibleBliss personal protective equipment (PPE) phoropter mask, in conjunction with VisibleBliss LLC. Designed by an eyecare professional for use in eyecare practices, the VisibleBliss phoropter mask is a single-use, recyclable mask that attaches directly to the phoropter to help protect practitioners and their patients. The patent-pending product is designed to trap contaminants and to prevent fogging of the phoropter lenses during refraction.

ABB customers can order the VisibleBliss phoropter mask through their ABB account. It is currently only available to order in the United States and is designed to be compatible with manual phoropters, but ABB says that additional designs are planned for automatic models early in 2021. Visit abboptical.com/visiblebliss-phoropter-mask . ■