CARLSBAD, CA, March 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SynergEyes, Inc., a leader in specialty contact lens technology, announces that the SynergEyes VS scleral lens is now available with Tangible Hydra-PEG on Contamac material. The Tangible Hydra-PEG coating is designed to solve the problem of contact lens discomfort and dry eyes by minimizing deposits and lens fogging, increasing lens surface water retention, improving wettability, increasing lubricity and increasing comfort through end of day1. SynergEyes VS lenses are now available in the U.S. in both Contamac Optimum Extreme material with Tangible Hydra-PEG as an option, and Menicon Z material, available with its own proprietary plasma treatment.
SynergEyes President and CEO Bob Ferrigno states, “As a leader in the contact lens arena, SynergEyes is working to improve outcomes by providing innovative products to bring better vision to patients. SynergEyes is proud to provide contact lens specialists with a continuum of contact lens products and services. This continuum is enhanced by the addition of the Tangible Hydra-PEG option for the SynergEyes VS scleral lens.”
The SynergEyes VS scleral lens was ranked the #1 Primary Scleral lens for the second year in a row in a survey among independent eye care professionals that prescribe specialty lenses2. The unique scleral lens features linear landing zones and toric peripheries, and has become a go-to lens for contact lens specialists.
SynergEyes also announces the Spring SynergEyes VS Webinar Series, hosted by Louise Sclafani, OD, FAAO. The “Introduction and Case Studies for SynergEyes VS, Today’s Scleral Lens of Choice” webinar covers the lens' design features and benefits, and reviews case reports from practitioners. During this webinar, eye care professionals will learn how to successfully prescribe the innovative SynergEyes VS scleral lens. Participants can register for the webinars here, and choose from the following webinar dates: March 18, April 1, April 15, May 6 and May 20.
About SynergEyes, Inc.
SynergEyes is a technologically-advanced contact lens company focused on the leading independent eye care professionals, providing a complete continuum of innovative products for contact lens specialists. Brands include Duette® hybrid lenses for astigmatism and presbyopia, UltraHealth® hybrid and SynergEyes VSTM scleral lenses for irregular corneas and SimplifEyes 1Day daily disposable soft lenses. The SynergEyes portfolio also includes ClearKone®, SynergEyes A, MF, KC, and PS hybrid lenses. More information is available at SynergEyes.com.
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- Survey of 114 Independent ECP respondents. Data on file.
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