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Vistakon says the Acuvue Oasys blocks more than 96% of UVA rays and 99% of UVB rays.

New parameters for Acuvue

Vistakon announces expanded parameters for its Acuvue Oasys contact lenses. The 24 new parameters include Acuvue Oasys High Minus in powers from –6.50D to –12.00D (in 0.50D steps) and Acuvue Oasys High Plus in powers from +4.25D to +6.00D (in 0.25D steps) and +6.50D to +8.00D (in 0.50D steps). The lenses are indicated for daily-wear vision correction and may also be worn for up to six consecutive nights/seven days of overnight wear.

Vistakon

Phone: (800) 843-2020

Web: ecp.acuvue.com

Practitioner-only contact lens

Ocu-Ease Optical presents the latest addition to its line of disposable contact lenses, the Ocu-Ease Elite. The lens is made of methafilcon A, 55% water and features visibility tinting. It's available in base curves of 8.4mm and 8.8mm, and powers from -12.00D to +8.00D in 0.25D steps. The Elite comes in blister six-packs and is available only to practitioners.

Ocu-Ease Optical Products

Phone: (800) 521-8984

Web: ocuease.com

Minimize eye strain

The Makrolux features ridges on the bottom of the lens that keep it 1mm off the reading surface to prevent scratching.

Eschenbach's new LED bright field magnifier, the Makrolux, is designed to reduce fatigue and strain for low vision patients. It features a 2.2X magnification lens that's lit by bright LED illumination, as well as a rectangular 9mm x 30mm viewing area that's easy to navigate across lines of text; the width of the reading area covers the column width of many newspapers and magazines. Additionally, the forward-tilted, angled lens supports a comfortable reading position.

Eschenbach Optik

Phone: (800) 487-5389

Web: eschenbach.com

Sauflon says its proprietary manufacturing process ensures all-day comfort.

Aspheric CL hits market

Sauflon says its recently-introduced contact lens, the Sauflon 55UV Aspheric, provides patients, including low astigmatic and emerging presbyopes, improved visual acuity. The lens combines an aspheric front surface with the company's proprietary Advanced Edge Design manufacturing process. It's made of methafilcon A and provides UVA and UVB protection. Powers range from +8.00D to –10.00D. The lens is available exclusively to eye care practitioners.

Sauflon USA

Phone: (800) 682-3240

Web: sauflonusa.com

No more fingers

The multifunctional Eyegenie features soft-grip, disposable tips.

Wilson Ophthalmic presents the Eyegenie, an external eyelid retractor for contact lens insertion and evaluation, tonometry, slit lamp examination and ointment application. It features soft-grip, disposable tips that enable precisely-controlled eyelid positioning. Access to the eye is now hygienic and finger-free, the company says. Patients can use it as well as practitioners. Wilson is currently offering a free sample of the Eyegenie.

Wilson Ophthalmic

Phone: (800) 222-2020

Web: wilsonophthalmic.com