Alcon Introduces Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism Contact Lenses

Alcon has launched Air Optix plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism contact lenses in the United States. The newest addition to Alcon’s contact lens portfolio offers a combination of technologies that support long-lasting lens surface moisture and outstanding comfort to provide astigmatic patients a consistently stable lens-wearing experience, according to Alcon.

“Alcon is pleased to offer Air Optix plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism contact lenses as a part of our commitment to arm doctors with reliable vision correction solutions that help their patients see brilliantly,” Sean Clark, General Manager, Alcon US Vision Care, said in a company news release. “We see the need for a monthly toric contact lens that performs as well on the last day of wear as the first, and we are dedicated to providing options whether a patient is new to our lenses or interested in upgrading from one of Alcon’s existing astigmatism products.”

Air Optix plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism contact lenses include a blend of technologies:

• Proprietary HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix for long-lasting lens surface moisture
• Unique Precision Balance 8|4 lens design to hold the lens in place with every blink
• SmartShield Technology that helps guard against irritating deposit build-up

The addition of this lens allows doctors to provide their astigmatic patients comfort from day 1 to day 30. The lens design provides deposit protection and long-lasting lens surface moisture, giving patients stable vision in just 30 seconds of wear and maintain crisp, clear vision with every blink, according to Alcon.