Johnson & Johnson Vision has announced the availability of TECNIS Synergy and TECNIS Synergy Toric II IOLs in the United States and Canada. These next-generation PC-IOLs (presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses) combine the best of extended depth of focus and multifocal technologies to deliver the widest range of continuous vision and the best near vision among leading PC-IOLs, without the visual gaps seen with some existing multifocal technologies. Ophthalmologists across North America are now able to use this breakthrough PC-IOL to help treat their cataract patients, offering them the opportunity to experience excellent outcomes.
“My cataract patients are getting younger, have more active lifestyles, and want to be able to see their smartphones in the day and their menus at dinner,” said Dr. Vance Thompson, Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “They have high expectations for their vision following cataract surgery, and the patients I’ve implanted with TECNIS Synergy™ IOL have not been let down. This new lens has provided the wide range of continuous vision patients are looking for, with great image contrast throughout the day, even in low lighting conditions.”
The TECNIS Synergy IOL is built on the legacy TECNIS platform and delivers excellent performance, image contrast, and patient outcomes:
- Widest range of continuous vision among leading PC-IOLs — 93% of patients achieved 20/25 or better binocular distance-corrected visual acuity.
- Best near vision — patients gained an additional line of visual acuity at near distances versus a leading PC-IOL.
- Superior image contrast — achieved two times better image contrast in low lighting conditions compared to IOLs of comparable range.
- High satisfaction with nighttime activities — 97% of patients were able see steps or curbs, 96% were able to see a menu in a dimly lit restaurant, and 90% were able to see objects and read street signs.
- Reduced need for glasses — 9 out of 10 patients studied didn’t wear glasses after surgery.
The TECNIS Synergy PC-IOL was first launched in Europe and Asia Pacific in 2019 and is now available in Latin America, Canada, and the United States. Ophthalmologists in North America can learn more about the TECNIS Synergy PC-IOL portfolio at the Annual Canadian Ophthalmological Society virtual meeting later this week, and at the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas in July.
In addition to bringing the full TECNIS Synergy PC-IOL portfolio to the market in North America this month, Johnson & Johnson Vision is providing education to patients and caregivers about the symptoms of cataracts and the treatment options. In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, Johnson & Johnson is sharing cataract patient stories and information from ophthalmologists through various media, digital, and social media channels. For more information, patients and their caregivers are encouraged to visit beyondcataracts.com
Full press release: www.jjvision.com/press-release/johnson-johnson-vision-brings-tecnis-synergy-and-tecnis-synergy-toric-ii-pciols-north
Source: Johnson & Johnson Vision