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CIBA Vision has launched its Focus Dailies Toric 'All Day Comfort' with sustained moisturiser release.

This is a change to the new material as used in the Focus Dailies 'All Day Comfort' spheres. The parameters are +4.00D to -6.00D in 0.25 steps and -6.50 to -8.00D in 0.50 steps. The cyl powers are -0.75 at 90 and 180 which means patients can be successfully fitted with cyls up to 1.50D within 20 degrees of 90 and 180, said CIBA professional marketing manager Mark Draper. 'Astigmats can now enjoy the exceptional comfort that Focus Dailies wearers have had for the last few months.'

He added that the lenses contain PVA, which has been widely used in comfort drops for many years. 'PVA is released from the lens throughout the day to prevent dryness and maximise comfort. Focus Dailies Toric can successfully be fitted to patients with cylinders up to 1.5D and axes within

+/- 20 degrees of 90 and 180.'

On August 31 CIBA will extend the range of its O2Optix lenses to include plano to -8.00D in 0.25 steps and from -8.00D to -10.00D in 0.50 D steps (formerly -1.00D to -6.00D). 'The parameter expansion for O2Optix will allow high myopes to benefit not just from more oxygen, but also from the permanent plasma surface treatment that gives O2Optix its lasting wettability and comfort.

'O2Optix also has a double aspheric design to maximise vision and provide an optimal lens fit. The plus extension to +6.00D follows in October to offer the same benefits to hyperopes and presbyopic patients,' said Draper.