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Patients with dryness report comfort with Infuse for Astigmatism

Healio Optometry5d ago1 min read

PHOENIX — Infuse for Astigmatism lenses were comfortable and provided consistently clear vision throughout the day in patients who had dryness with their habitual lenses, according to a study presented at Optometry’s Meeting.“Astigmatism patients have traditionally been the ones who are most cognizant of their lenses, the reason being that the lenses are typically larger, and they typically need to be balanced on the eye,” Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, who practices at Premier Vision Group in Ohio and is a consultant for Bausch + Lomb, told Healio. “So, Bausch + Lomb essentially said, ‘All right,

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AI Summary

Quick Take

Bausch + Lomb’s Infuse for Astigmatism daily disposable lenses demonstrated high levels of comfort and consistent visual clarity throughout the day, specifically in patients who previously reported dryness with their habitual contact lenses. Presented at Optometry’s Meeting, the study suggests this lens design successfully addresses the common issues of lens awareness and stabilization that often plague toric lens wearers.

Why It Matters

Astigmatic patients are frequently more sensitive to lens presence because toric designs are typically larger and require specific balancing mechanisms to remain stable on the eye. This physical profile often exacerbates dryness and discomfort, leading to high dropout rates in this demographic. Providing a lens that maintains both rotational stability and ocular surface comfort is a significant clinical win for practitioners managing symptomatic astigmatic patients.

Key Findings

Patients who previously experienced dryness with their habitual lenses reported high levels of comfort when switched to Infuse for Astigmatism.
The lenses provided consistently clear vision throughout the entire day, indicating effective stabilization and optical performance.
The design specifically targets the 'lens awareness' issues common in astigmatism patients who are typically more cognizant of their lenses due to their size and weight.

Study Snapshot

Design

Clinical study

Population

Patients with astigmatism reporting dryness with habitual lenses

Practice Implications

Clinicians should consider Infuse for Astigmatism as a primary option for toric lens wearers who report late-day dryness or a persistent sensation of lens presence. It serves as a targeted solution for patients who have struggled with the physical bulk or stabilization requirements of traditional toric lens designs.

Who's Affected

OptometristsContact Lens FittersAstigmatic PatientsPractice Owners

Evidence StrengthPreliminary

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