Johnson & Johnson announced a new Moisture Retention Index showing clear differences among seven daily disposable silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Other studies being showcased include a survey of U.S. female eyecare professionals, linking presbyopia with perimenopause and patient-reported satisfaction for ACUVUE VITA reusable contact lenses. The data will be presented at the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting in Anaheim, California.
“New data illustrates the superior advantages of our ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day and ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day Contact Lens technology vs. competitive technology. The findings distinctly highlight the positive impact our lens technology has on patients’ vision, reaffirming our leadership in material sciences and contact lens innovation,” said Dr. Caroline Blackie, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Vision, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson.
Researchers tested seven daily disposable silicone hydrogel contact lenses to see how well each one resisted water evaporation by using a new Moisture Retention Index, a measure of how much a lens slows evaporation compared with saline, at 35°C and 40% humidity. The study found clear differences between products with ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1‑Day having the highest moisture retention index, followed by ACUVUE OASYS 1‑Day. The Moisture Retention Index could help link lens comfort and end‑of‑day dryness to material properties like polymer composition and how water is held in the lens.
Among the fifteen accepted abstracts, other highlights include:
Perceptions of Linking Presbyopia with Perimenopause: A Survey of U.S. Female Eye Care Professionals – Bishop et al.
- A survey of 75 U.S. female optometrists found that many patients experience emotional reactions when presbyopia starts—about two-thirds of clinicians said patients often show feelings like “too young for this” (45%) or frustration (41%)—and more than half reported patients also bring up other symptoms such as dry eye, headaches, or perimenopausal/menopausal issues.
- Most clinicians (76%) see presbyopia and midlife hormonal symptoms occurring at the same time, but over half don’t bring up broader health topics during visits because of time limits, uncertainty, or discomfort.
- Almost all respondents (91%) thought patients would welcome combined information on vision changes and menopause, pointing to a clear opportunity for simple, trustworthy educational resources and more empathetic conversations that link presbyopia with women’s midlife health.
Patient-Reported Vision, Handling, and Comfort with Senofilcon C Reusable Lens – Osei et al.
- Over four weeks, 80 healthy, habitual soft contact lens wearers aged 18-40 years (mean age: 30.6 years) wore ACUVUE VITA reusable contact lenses and reported their experiences with comfort, vision, and handling.
- Nearly 9 in 10 wearers reported that the lenses felt comfortable and smooth.
- Nearly 9 in 10 wearers were satisfied with clarity of vision throughout the day and reported very good vision at the end of the day.
- 9 in 10 wearers found the lenses easy to insert and remove, while 8 in 10 rated lens handling as exceptional.
- Overall, the findings highlight the ability of ACUVUE VITA to support a seamless and satisfying contact lens experience throughout everyday wear.
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