Johnson & Johnson announced ACUVUE VITA for Astigmatism is available in expanded parameters, bringing patient coverage of the product up to nearly 96%.[1]* Across the full power range (-9.00 to +6.00), ACUVUE VITA for Astigmatism will now offer around the clock coverage (in 10 degree increments up to -2.75D cylinder. The new parameters are available for order in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.
“We remain deeply committed to meeting the evolving needs of Eye Care Professionals and patients in need of vision correction,” said Shawn Millerick, President, Americas Vision Care, Johnson & Johnson. “The expanded ACUVUE VITA for Astigmatism offering now covers nearly 96%1* of astigmatic eyes, giving more patients access to an affordable, comfortable monthly contact lens.”
Why ACUVUE VITA Stands Apart: Technology, Comfort & Value
The ACUVUE VITA Brand Family offers new monthly wearers exceptional comfort all month long and at an amazing value now with an extensive range of parameters to help meet the vision needs of astigmatic patients.[2],[3] Only ACUVUE lenses feature BLINK STABLIZED®DESIGN4 for exceptional vision, stability, and comfort[4]:
- Four stability zones4 harness the power of the eye blink and are more resistant to the effects of gravity vs ballasted designs[4]
- Prism-free optic zone avoids vertical prism disparity challenges[5]** for monocular astigmats likes headaches and discomfort, unlike traditional ballasted designs
In addition to expanded coverage for astigmatic patients, the ACUVUE VITA family of products now offers enhanced rewards for new patients, alongside new wearer-inspired packaging scheduled to debut later this year. For more information about ACUVUE® VITA® for Astigmatism visit: https://www.jnjvisionpro.com/en-us/products/acuvue-vita-astigmatism/
* Actual coverage is 95.5%
** *Vertical phorias possibly caused by prism dissociation due to the presence of induced optical prism is a relevant factor for practitioners to consider when fitting toric contact lenses for monocular astigmats or those requiring a mix of toric soft contact lens designs. Clinical studies have not been done to fully characterize the clinical effects of differences in base down prism among different contact lenses.
[1] JJV Data on file. October 2023. Proportion of astigmats accommodated with ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM
[2] JJV Data on File 2016. 30-day dispensing evaluation, monthly replacement DW study, n = 533 soft silicone hydrogel contact lens wearers in the U.S
[3] JJV Data on File 2017. 30-day dispensing evaluation, monthly replacement DW study, n = 226 soft toric CL wearers in the U.S.
[4] Data on file 2024, ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM overall fitting success, orientation position, rotational stability and vision performance.[1] JJV Data on File: ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses for Astigmatism Technical Claims Relating to Vertical Prism Measured in the Optic Zone
