Optical Prism March 2018 | Page 20

Johnson & Johnson Vision recently announced the launch of ACUVUE VITA Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM, a daily wear, monthly replacement contact lens for the Canadian marketplace. Astigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea that can cause blurred or distorted vision. Symptoms of uncorrected astigmatism may include eye strain and headaches, especially after reading or other pro- longed visual tasks. Squinting also is a common symptom. Mild to moderate astigmatism can be corrected through eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. “With the launch of Acuvue Vita for Astigmatism in 2017, patients now have access to a monthly astigmatism lens with a silicone hydrogel formula- tion balanced to help maximize and maintain hydration throughout the lens for reliable, exceptional comfort all month long,” says Kara Peterson, leader of North American communica- tions for Johnson & Johnson Vision. 18 OPTICAL PRISM | March 2018