Disposable hydrogel contact lenses for extended wear

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Optometry
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Disposable contact lenses offer convenience and reduced risk of infection.
• Premarket evaluations are crucial for assessing the safety and efficacy of new ophthalmic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the performance of the Acuvue disposable contact lens.
• To assess visual acuity, patient comfort, and adverse events associated with the Acuvue lens.

Main Methods:

• A premarket study involving 733 patients fitted with Acuvue disposable contact lenses.
• An 8-month follow-up period to monitor vision, comfort, and lens-related issues.

Main Results:

• Over 98% of patients achieved 20/25 or better vision upon initial fitting.
• Subjective comfort ratings for the lenses were very good.
• Discontinuation rate was low at 3.7%, with 5.6% experiencing problems.

Conclusions:

• The Acuvue disposable contact lens provides excellent visual outcomes and comfort.
• The lens exhibits a favorable safety profile with high patient retention.