Bausch + Lomb Launches enVista Aspire™ Intermediate Optimized Monofocal and Toric Intraocular Lenses in the European Union
13 January 2025 - 10:00PM
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Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye
health company dedicated to helping people see better to live
better, today announced the commercial launch of the enVista Aspire
monofocal and toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) in the European Union
after receiving a CE Mark late last year. enVista Aspire combines
novel Intermediate Optimized optics, which are designed for a
broader depth of focus*, with the proven benefits of the enVista®
platform to address vision needs in today’s modern, digital
world.
“Surgeons around the world have long known the benefits of the
enVista platform,” said Luc Bonnefoy, president, Surgical, Bausch +
Lomb. “In the U.S., where enVista Aspire is currently available,
surgeons and their patients appreciate the features of these
monofocal lenses that are designed for a broader depth of focus*,
and we look forward to offering that feature in Europe as part of
our comprehensive IOL portfolio.”
Unlike conventional spherical monofocal IOLs and lower-order
aspheric IOLs, the enVista Aspire monofocal optics allow for a
range of vision beyond one focal point. Like enVista MX60E, enVista
Aspire offers a glistening-free optic material and controlled,
efficient unfolding through Bausch + Lomb’s proprietary StableFlex™
Technology, which aids optic recovery.
For patients with astigmatism, enVista Aspire Toric IOLs provide
a proven option for treatment of their astigmatism during cataract
surgery. Featuring a +0.90 cylinder design, the enVista toric IOL
platform can treat less than one diopter of astigmatism at the
corneal plane. The unique AccuSet haptic design enables exceptional
rotational stability, an important attribute for toric lenses.
Indications and Important Safety Information for the enVista
Aspire and enVista Aspire toric Hydrophobic Acrylic
IOL
Indications: The enVista Aspire™ hydrophobic acrylic IOL
(non-preloaded model EA) is indicated for primary implantation in
the capsular bag of the eye in adult patients for the visual
correction of aphakia following removal of a cataractous lens.
The enVista Aspire toric IOL is indicated for primary
implantation in the capsular bag of the eye in adult patients for
the visual correction of aphakia and corneal astigmatism following
the removal of a cataractous lens for improved uncorrected distance
vision.
Device Description: The Aspire IOL uses an optical
modification of the posterior aspheric surface to create a small
continuous increase in IOL power within the central 1.5 mm diameter
to slightly extend the depth of focus. However, clinically
meaningful extension of the depth of focus has not been
demonstrated in clinical trials.
Warnings
As with any surgical procedure, there is risk involved.
Physicians considering IOL implantation under any of the following
circumstances should weigh the potential risk/benefit ratio: (1)
Recurrent severe anterior or posterior segment inflammation or
uveitis; (2) Patients in whom the IOL may affect the ability to
observe, diagnose, or treat posterior segment diseases; (3)
Surgical difficulties at the time of cataract extraction, which
might increase the potential for complications (e.g., persistent
bleeding, significant iris damage, uncontrolled positive pressure,
or significant vitreous prolapse or loss); (4) A distorted eye due
to previous trauma or developmental defect in which appropriate
support of the IOL is not possible; (5) Circumstances that would
result in damage to the endothelium during implantation; (6)
Suspected microbial infection; (7) Patients in whom neither the
posterior capsule nor zonules are intact enough to provide
support.
Precautions
- Neither the safety and effectiveness, nor the effects of the
Aspire IOL optical design on depth of focus, contrast sensitivity,
and subjective visual disturbances (glare, halo, etc.) have been
evaluated clinically. MTF testing of the Aspire IOL optical design
(used in model ETA) may aid the surgeon in understanding the
theoretical image quality expected with the Aspire IOL compared to
the enVista monofocal IOL MX60E. However, these do not fully assess
all aspects of clinical difficulties under all conditions. Surgeons
must weigh the potential benefits of the modified optical design of
the Aspire IOL (model ETA) against the potential for risks
associated with a degradation in vision quality and the lack of
clinical data to characterize the impact of the Aspire IOL optical
design on contrast sensitivity and subjective visual disturbance.
These considerations may be especially relevant to patients with
certain pre-existing ocular conditions (prior corneal refractive
surgery, irregular corneal astigmatism, severe corneal dystrophy,
macular disease, optic nerve atrophy, etc.) or intraoperative
conditions (posterior capsular rupture, complications in which the
IOL stability could be compromised, inability to place IOL in
capsular bag, etc).
- The safety and effectiveness of the IOL have not been
substantiated in patients with pre-existing ocular conditions and
intraoperative complications. Careful preoperative evaluation and
sound clinical judgment should be used by the surgeon to decide the
benefit/risk ratio before implanting an IOL in a patient with one
or more of these conditions. Physicians considering IOL
implantation in such patients should explore the use of alternative
methods of aphakic correction and consider IOL implantation only if
alternatives are deemed unsatisfactory in meeting the needs of the
patient.
- Patients with preoperative problems, such as corneal
endothelial disease, abnormal cornea, macular degeneration, retinal
degeneration, glaucoma, and chronic drug miosis may not achieve the
visual acuity of patients without such problems. The physician must
determine the benefits to be derived from IOL implantation when
such conditions exist.
Adverse Events: As with any surgical procedure, there is
risk involved. Potential complications accompanying cataract or
implant surgery may include, but are not limited to the following:
corneal endothelial damage, infection (endophthalmitis), retinal
detachment, vitritis, cystoid macular edema, corneal edema,
pupillary block, cyclitic membrane, iris prolapse, hypopyon
transient or persistent glaucoma, and secondary surgical
intervention. Secondary surgical interventions include but are not
limited to: lens repositioning, lens replacement, vitreous
aspiration or iridectomy for pupillary block, wound leak repair,
and retinal detachment repair.
ATTENTION: This is not all you need to know. Please refer
to the Directions For Use labeling for a complete listing of
indications, full risk and safety information, clinical study
information, etc.
*Based on optical bench testing. MTF study in IS02 model cornea,
comparison of MX60E and enVista Aspire.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift
of sight for millions of people around the world – from birth
through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of
approximately 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care
products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals,
over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and
instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant
global research and development, manufacturing and commercial
footprint with approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in
nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan,
Ontario, with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For
more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on X,
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