Ultravision launches keratoconus lens

Specialist soft contact lens manufacturer Ultravision has launched KeraSoft AV, a monthly disposable contact lens for patients with keratoconus, irregular corneas and patients who have been cross-linked.

Ultravision said KeraSoft AV’s design moved away from traditional forms of prismatic stabilisation and incorporated freeform stabilisation to increase stability and reduce the overall thickness of the lens. It has an easy fit system and three design options that allowed enhancement of the lens geometry to fit the overall cone shape, which Ultravision said could reduce chair-time. 

Thomas Hedley, commercial manager at Ultravision, said: ‘With the ever-changing landscape of treating patients with keratoconus and an increase in patients being cross-linked in recent years, it was important for Ultravision to bring a new design which caters to the specific needs of keratoconus, but in the convenience of a monthly modality.’