Alcon Continues Its Successful Rollout of PRECISION1 Daily Disposable Contact Lenses, Now Available in Key Markets Throughout Latin America, Asia & Europe
15 Décembre 2021 - 5:25PM
Business Wire
- PRECISION1 is the first mainstream daily disposable contact
lens to use SMARTSURFACE Technology to deliver lasting visual
performance and comfort1
- Available in Europe, PRECISION1 for Astigmatism features the
proven PRECISION BALANCE 8|4 lens design for a stable contact
lens-wearing experience2
Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated
to helping people see brilliantly, continues its successful rollout
of PRECISION1TM. The spherical lens is now available in key markets
throughout Latin America and Asia, and PRECISION1 for Astigmatism
is available in markets throughout Europe. PRECISION1 for
Astigmatism and PRECISION1 sphere are also available throughout
North America.
PRECISION1 contact lenses are designed to address the common
reasons why 20% of new wearers drop out in the first three weeks:
poor vision, poor comfort and handling issues.3 The lenses provide
precise vision, long-lasting comfort and ease of handling to allow
new wearers,1 especially those with long busy days, an exceptional
lens-wearing experience.
Inspired from the water gradient lens material in DAILIES
TOTAL1®, PRECISION1 is the first-and-only contact lens with Alcon’s
proprietary SMARTSURFACE® Technology. This features a permanent,
micro-thin, high-performance layer of moisture at the lens surface
that helps support a stable tear film.4
A stable tear film is vital to visual performance and comfort,
especially for contact lens wearers.5
“Reinforcing our mission to help people see brilliantly, we are
proud of the PRECISION1 contact lens launch, designed for people
with an on-the-go lifestyle, in many markets across the globe,”
said Antoine Delgrange, Alcon Vice President for Vision Care
International Marketing. “We understand the consumer journey can be
challenging; so, as an added benefit, we are offering the
opportunity for our customers to provide their new lens wearers
with an exclusive activation program to make their introduction to
contact lenses easy and enjoyable. The program includes resources
to increase consumer confidence with their new lenses.”
“I think of PRECISION1 as the contact lens of the future. It’s
so comfortable to wear and easy to fit that the wearing experience
amazes my patients,” said Dr. Teodoro Tarud, optician and owner of
Centro Óptico de la Costa, Columbia.*
The launch of PRECISION1 for Astigmatism provides a significant
opportunity to attract new contact lens wearers. Studies show that
41% of patients have astigmatism that needs correction,6 but only
10% wear toric contact lenses.7 "Our patients love the comfort of
PRECISION1! This is the best launch I have ever seen. We can fit
more patient types now that toric and minus lenses are available,"
said Fiona Kavanagh, owner and optician at Jennings Opticians,
Ireland.**
“We are committed to providing eye care professionals (ECPs)
with a comprehensive portfolio of lens-wearing options based on the
specific needs of their patients,” said Cheryl Donnelly,
International Head of Professional Affairs at Alcon. “Now, with
PRECISION1 and PRECISION1 for Astigmatism, ECPs and optical
retailers can offer more lens wearers a next-generation contact
lens with exceptional all-day performance.”
For more information, visit PRECISION1® One-Day Contact Lenses |
PRECISION1® (myalcon.com)
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About Alcon
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye
care with a heritage spanning more than seven decades, we offer the
broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve
people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the
lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each
year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal
diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 23,000 associates are
enhancing the quality of life through innovative products,
partnerships with eye care professionals and programs that advance
access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.
* Teodoro Tarud is a paid Alcon consultant.
** Fiona Kavanagh is a paid Alcon consultant.
References
- Grant T, Tang A. A Survey of contact lens wearers and eye care
professionals on satisfaction with a new smartsurface silicone
hydrogel daily disposable contact lens. Clin Optom
2020;12:9–15.
- In a clinical study, wherein subjects were fitted with
PRECISION1 for Astigmatism contact lenses (N=78 eyes); Alcon data
on file, 2020.
- Sulley A, Young G, Hunt C, et al. Retention rates in new
contact lens wearers. Eye & Contact Lens.
2018;44:S273-S282.
- In vitro analysis of verofilcon A contact lenses for surface
properties; Alcon data on file 2019.
- Craig JP, Willcox MDP, Argueso P, et al. The TFOS international
workshop on contact lens discomfort: Report of the contact lens
interactions with tear film subcommittee. Invest Ophthalmol Vis
Sci. 2013; 54:TFOS123-TFOS156.
- Luensmann D, Schaeffer J, Rumney N, et al. Spectacle
prescriptions review to determine prevalence of ametropia and
coverage of frequent replacement soft toric contact lenses. Contact
Lens and Anterior Eye; 2018; 41 (5); 412-420.
- Multi-Sponsor Surveys 2014 Gallup target market report.
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