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JACKSONVILLE, Fla (October 7, 2010) – VISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., today announced the launch of ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR® Technology.
ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus is a redesigned and enhanced successor to ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Brand Contact Lenses. Along with HYDRACLEAR® Technology that combines high performance base materials with a moisture-rich wetting agent , ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus offers improvements in initial and overall comfort, as well as visual clarity, along with the highest level of UV protection in a contact lens, blocking more than 90 percent of UV-A rays and 99 percent of UV-B rays that reach the lens.† **
ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus also employs ULTRA-CLEANTM Technology to help resist deposits. “Thanks to this new technology, ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus keeps the contact lens surface clean and feeling smooth throughout the entire wear cycle, providing patients with excellent acuity and a remarkably comfortable wearing experience,” explains Colleen Riley, OD, MS, FAAO, VP, Professional Development, VISTAKON®.
For patients, ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus provides the freshness of a two-week modality at a price comparable to a monthly lens. The new contact lens comes six to a box, and the 24-pack value packaging makes the purchase of an annual supply more affordable for wearers.
ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus is available in base curves of 8.3mm and 8.7mm at parameters of -0.50D to -6.00D and +0.50D to +6.0D in 0.25 increments and from -6.50D to 12.0D and +6.50D to +8.0D in .50D increments.
ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus will gradually replace ACUVUE® ADVANCE®. VISTAKON® will discontinue providing ACUVUE ADVANCE diagnostics effective November 1, 2010. “With the introduction of ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus, VISTAKON® continues its heritage of and commitment to bringing healthy vision to everyone, everyday through innovative new products,” adds Riley.
More information on ACUVUE® ADVANCE® Plus is available atwww.jnjvisioncare.com/ap
ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are indicated for vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be prescribed if patients have any eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. Consult the package insert for complete information. Complete information is also available from VISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., by calling 1-800-843-2020 or by visiting www.jnjvisioncare.com
† Helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
* *WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-Blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation. However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-Blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts or other eye disorders. Consult your eye care practitioner for more information.
ACUVUE® ADVANCE®, HYDRACLEAR®, ULTRA-CLEANTM and VISTAKON® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
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