Bausch + Lomb has announced it has received FDA approval for the enVista hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens, according to a news release.
Bausch + Lomb's said it is the only FDA-approved IOL in the United States with labeling that states "No glistenings of any grade were reported for any subject at any visit in the clinical study." Glistenings are fluid-filled microvacuoles that can form within an IOL and may impact visual function, according to the release.
"The enVista IOL is yet another example of how Bausch + Lomb is advancing eye health innovation to meet the needs of our customers and the patients they serve," said Cal Roberts, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer for Bausch + Lomb, in the release. "We've listened to our customers tell us how frustrating glistenings can be when conducting post-surgical examinations of their patients. We are proud to offer them an attractive, viable and technologically-advanced option to address this concern."
Bausch + Lomb's world headquarters is in Rochester, N.Y.
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