Johnson & Johnson Vision Reveals New Data on Blue-Violet Light Filtering Technology in Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day Contact Lenses

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care will present new data on the positive effects of wearing blue-violet light filtering contact lenses at the 2022 American Academy of Optometry (AAO) annual meeting in San Diego, October 26-29.

"As a result of our increasingly digital dependent lifestyles, people are blinking less, which can lead to eye discomfort and a reduced quality of vision," said John Buch, OD, Senior Principal Research Optometrist, Johnson & Johnson Vision. "Johnson & Johnson Vision introduced Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day specifically to address patients' evolving needs and this week we are pleased to reveal data demonstrating how these new lenses can help prolong the tear film and how blue-violet light-filtering can have a positive impact on patients' vision."

Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day contact lenses were designed with a combination of new technologies to help meet the needs of digitally intense lifestyles: TearStable Technology and OptiBlue light filter.[1] TearStable Technology is designed to maximize tear-film stability and lock in moisture for exceptional all-day comfort.[5,6] The OptiBlue light filter has the highest-level blue-violet filter in the industry at 60% to reduce light scatter for exceptional visual clarity, day to night. [1,5,6] In addition, Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day lenses block 99.9% UVA rays and 100% UVB rays. [7]

Data supporting the benefits of the OptiBlue light filter technology in Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day contact lenses:

Reduction of Glare Discomfort and Photostress Recovery Time through the Use of a HEV-filtering Contact Lens

John Buch, OD, MS, FAAO; Thursday, October 27 at 9:30am; Room 29CD 

In a randomized, double-masked study, 61 patients wore a HEV light-filtering contact lens in one eye versus a non-HEV light filtering control lens in the other eye and were exposed to a broadband white light for five seconds. The magnitude of eye squint was measured along with photostress recovery time (i.e., the time needed for vision to return to normal following exposure to bright light). Findings showed the difference between the two lenses was statistically significant (p<0.0001). The HEV light filtering lens had a greater reduction in glare discomfort and photostress recovery time following exposure to bright light.

The Influence of a HEV-filtering Contact Lens on Behavioral Indices of Glare

Billy R. Hammond Jr., PhD; Friday, October 28 from 1:00-3:00 PM; Exhibit Hall H

A second randomized, double-masked study completed by 58 patients who wore a HEV light filtering contact lens in one eye compared to a non-HEV contact lens in the other eye, were exposed to broadband stimulated sunlight that created the appearance of halos/starbursts. Results showed the HEV filtering lens was statistically superior (P<0.0001) in reducing harmful visual effects of bright light by decreasing light scatter and visual artifacts (starbursts, halos).

Academy attendees in San Diego can visit the Johnson & Johnson Vision Booth #1117, to learn more about the technology used in Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day contact lenses. 

The lenses are available now in spherical and multifocal. To find an ECP and schedule an appointment, please visit here. For more information and to stay informed of product availability, please visit: https://www.jnjvisionpro.com/oasys-max-family  and for Instructions for Use, please click here. 

References

1 JJV Data on File 2022. TearStable Technology Definition.
2 COVID-19: Screen Time spikes to over 13 hours per day according to Eyesafe Nielsen estimates, published 3/28/20, https://eyesafe.com/covid-19-screen-time-spike-to-over-13-hours-per-day3
3 Tsubota K, Nakamori K. Dry eyes and video display terminals. N Engl J Med. 1993;328(8):584. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199302253280817.
4 Patel S, Henderson R, Bradley L, et al. Effect of visual display unit use on blink rate and tear stability. Optom Vis Sci 1991;68(11):888-892. doi: 10.1097/00006324-199111000-00010.
5 JJV Data on File 2022. Effect on Tear Film and Evaluation of Visual Artifacts of ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day Family with TearStable Technology.
6 JJV Data on File 2022. CSM Subjective Responses ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day Contact Lenses- Retrospective Meta-analysis.
7 JJV Data on File 2022. Material Properties: 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST, 1-DAY ACUVUE TruEye, ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day with HydraLuxe Technology and ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day with TearStable Technology Brand Contact Lenses.