CooperVision Expands Prescription Options for Biofinity XR Toric Contact Lenses
CooperVision is introducing a broader range of expanded parameters for its Biofinity XR toric lenses. The addition of sphere powers from ±10.50D to ±20.00D nearly doubles the number of available prescription options specific to this lens, making it easier for eye care professionals to fit patients with astigmatism, according to a company news release.
“The ability to provide even the most challenging astigmatic patients with the numerous lifestyle benefits associated with contact lenses can be instrumental to help grow an eye care practice,” Michele Andrews, OD, Vice President of Professional & Government Affairs, Americas, CooperVision, sadi in a news release. “Historically, these patients have often been told they can’t wear contact lenses. Proving to them that it’s possible will earn you a lifetime of loyalty and thanks.”
Now available in nearly 33,000 prescriptions, Biofinity toric is the most prescribed toric lens on the market1 and offers more prescription options than all other monthly replacement silicone hydrogel toric lenses combined,2 according to CooperVision. Biofinity toric and Biofinity XR toric are available in the following prescription options:
Biofinity toric
Sphere Power (DS) | Cylinder Power (DC) | Axes ° |
+8.00D to -10.00D (0.50 steps) | -0.75, -1.25, -1.75, -2.25, | 10° to 180° (in 10° steps) |
Biofinity XR toric
Sphere Power (DS) | Cylinder Power (DC) | Axes ° |
+10.50 to +20.00D and -10.50 to -20.00 (0.50 steps) | -0.75, -1.25, -1.75, -2.25, -2.75, -3.25, -3.75, -4.25, -4.75, -5.25, -5.75
| 5° to 180° (in 5° steps) |
Biofinity XR toric is a fully cast molded made-to-order lens that features Optimized Toric Lens Geometry, which provides the same uniform horizontal ISO thickness and optimized ballast band design as Biofinity toric.
To help streamline the fitting process and minimize chair time, CooperVision offers the OptiExpert fitting app. The app includes a toric calculator which calculates and suggests the recommended Biofinity toric or Biofinity XR toric contact lens for each patient.
References
1 CVI data on file, 2019. US industry reports and internal estimates.
2 CVI data on file 2021. Based on number of monthly SiHy toric prescription options available in the USA reported by the 4 main manufacturers and the SKU expansion for Biofinity® XR toric (1H’21).
3 CooperVision Data on File 2019. Based on Rx option combinations (sph, cyl, axis & ADD) manufactured, across all soft lenses in sphere, toric & multifocal (including made to order), in SiHy and hydrogel from 4 main manufacturers. Includes 1-Day, 2 weekly, and monthly disposable contact lenses. Cosmetic & Photochromatic contact lenses not included. Multiple base curve variants not included.
4 CooperVision data on file 2019; prospective, double masked, bilateral, randomized, cross-over dispensing study n=39 habitual soft toric wearers.
5 Study compared the made-to-order (MTO) lens design of the Biofinity XR toric and stock Biofinity toric lens in the core range over six hours of wear.