Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Bausch and Lomb Introduces New IOL in Europe

Bausch + Lomb, has launched its new enVista Toric, its first hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) for astigmatism correction, at the 2012 Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) in Milan, Italy. The lens reportedly represents a significant step forward in IOL technology, providing predictable astigmatism correction through its unique haptic design.  The lens features unique single-piece, modified-C haptic design that delivers superior rotational stability compared to other IOLs. The haptics are step-vaulted designed to secure a predictable astigmatism correction and minimize posterior capsular opacification (PCO), a common long-term problem with IOLs that can cause patient vision to become clouded post-surgery. Read more.

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