Alcon Canada Introduces AcrySof IQ Vivity Presbyopia-Correcting IOL
Alcon has announced the Canadian launch of AcrySof IQ Vivity presbyopia-correcting IOL. AcrySof IQ Vivity uses a non-diffractive design called X-WAVE technology and provides an extended range of vision and reduced dependency on glasses following cataract surgery.
Alcon says the AcrySof IQ Vivity lens enables high-quality vision at far and intermediate ranges as well as functional up-close vision, and is available in spherical and toric designs.
Alcon’s proprietary non-diffractive technology uses two smooth surface transition elements on the anterior surface of the IOL that work simultaneously to create continuous, extended range of vision rather than separate focal points. Recent clinical trials found AcrySof IQ Vivity provides excellent distance vision quality and intermediate ranges in bright and dim light. Without glasses in bright light, 94 percent of patients report good or very good vision at distance, and 92 per cent reported good or very good vision at arm’s length.1 Additionally, patients using AcrySof IQ Vivity reported low levels of starbursts, halos and glares that AcrySof IQ Vivity’s visual disturbance profile is comparable to a monofocal lens.2
“We’re thrilled to introduce AcrySof IQ Vivity to surgeons across the country,” Brian O’Neal, General Manager of Alcon Canada, said in a company news release. “This truly innovative lens addresses the needs of both cataract patients and surgeons alike, providing the range of vision desired by patients and surgeons of a presbyopia correcting lens with the visual disturbance profile of a monofocal lens. We have the #1 presbyopia-correcting lens in Canada with AcrySof IQ PanOptix and we believe AcrySof IQ Vivity will be a complimentary lens–expanding vision correction options to Canadian patients. It’s an exciting addition to the Alcon Advanced Lens Portfolio.”