Forgiving lens

Forgiving lens
Ophtec BV has received a CE mark for a new aspheric presbyopia correcting intraocular lens (IOL), Precizon Presbyopic, with a patent-pending continuous transitional focus (CTF) optical design. “The new CTF optic seems to offer a safer surgical approach than traditional multifocal technologies available on the market, and addresses the fact that nature is not an optical bench and IOL seating is important for good performance,” said a company spokesman. “The technology offers a full range of vision and, due to the CTF’s transitional zones, a smooth, continuous transition from near vision to infinity is achieved. Consequently, CTF ensures a more 'forgiving' lens that enables surgeons to treat a wider range of presbyopic patients with a higher degree of confidence,” he said. Precizon Presbyopic will be commercially launched in October during the XXXV Congress of the ESCRS in Lisbon, Portugal. The product will initially be available in the European Union and a few selected markets. www.ophtec.com
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