World's First Daily Disposable Silicone Hydrogel Myopia Control Contact Lens Debuts at the Fifth China International Import Expo

Will Provide New Options for Myopia Prevention and Control in Chinese Children and Adolescents in the Future

ShanghaiNovember 7, 2022PR Newswire -- The world's first silicone hydrogel daily disposable myopia control soft contact lens -- ACUVUE^® Abiliti™ 1-Day Makes a Grand Debut at Johnson & Johnson's Booth During the 5th CIIE. This product received the FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation in June 2019, has been launched in Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong, China, and is planned to begin clinical trials soon in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Hainan. ACUVUE^® Abiliti™ 1-Day features three innovative aspects: excellent myopia control and vision correction, specially designed for children, and safer and more comfortable wear. It is expected to become a new choice for myopia prevention and control among children and adolescents in China.

World's First Silicone Hydrogel Daily Disposable Myopia Control Soft Lens Debuts at the 5th CIIE

China's "14th Five-Year Plan" for National Eye Health mentions that by 2025, efforts should be made to continuously improve the overall level of children and adolescents' eye health. At the same time, it is necessary to significantly enhance the level of myopia prevention and control as well as corrective treatment, promote myopia prevention for children and adolescents, and encourage scientific myopia correction. However, with the increased frequency of modern electronic product usage, early internet exposure among young children, prolonged screen time caused by short video apps, and lifestyle changes such as insufficient sleep, the eye-use behavior and environment of children and adolescents in China have changed. Data shows that in 2021, the prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents in China has exceeded 60%. In the future, the country will have at least 960 million people with myopia. The issue of myopia prevention and control among children and adolescents has become an important social topic concerning schools, families, and society.

ACUVUE, which made its appearance at the CIIE booth^®Abiliti™ 1-Day Myopia Control Soft Lenses boast three innovative features: excellent myopia control and vision correction, specifically designed for children, and safer and more comfortable wear. This product employs a breakthrough optical design with Ringboost™ non-coaxial focal ring enhancement technology, breaking the traditional design barrier of multifocal or bifocal soft lenses that require a compromise between ensuring myopia control effectiveness and maintaining clear vision while wearing. Whether looking at distant objects or reading up close, ACUVUE^®Abiliti™ 1-Day Myopia Control Soft Lenses can maintain good visual quality and myopia control effects.

In addition, this myopia control soft lens optimizes parameters such as lens diameter and base curve based on the characteristics of children's palpebral fissure size, providing a better fitting and wearing experience for children with myopia. Notably, as the first myopia control soft lens that adopts the highly oxygen-permeable senoficon A silicone hydrogel material and a daily disposable wearing modality, ACUVUE^®Abiliti™ 1-Day Myopia Control Soft Lenses Also Bring More Safety and Comfort Guarantees for Children Wearing Soft Lenses, Meeting the Needs of Long-Term and Prolonged Wear.

"Myopia has become a major public health issue that is of common concern to teenagers, families, schools, and even the entire society. Changes in eye-use habits, such as prolonged use of electronic products, have led to an increasing tendency for myopia among teenagers to become more prevalent at a younger age." said Chen Jianjun, General Manager of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care China. "This time, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is exhibiting the world's first silicone hydrogel daily disposable ACUVUE at the CIIE."^®Abiliti™ 1-Day Myopia Control Soft Lenses have a broader application range compared to existing myopia control products. They are suitable for children aged 7 and above, providing myopia control protection for younger and higher-risk myopic children. We look forward to bringing this product to the Chinese market as soon as possible, paving the way for a clear and healthy vision for children and adolescents in China."

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is the innovative leader that launched the world's first replacement contact lens, helping more people see the world more clearly through its globally renowned ACUVUE® brand contact lens portfolio. This time, ACUVUE^®The debut of Abiliti™ 1-Day myopia control soft contact lenses further showcases Acuvue.^®The ability and confidence to continuously innovate and actively expand into new product businesses. In the future, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care will continue to focus on the eye health needs of Chinese consumers, providing more high-quality innovative products and professional services to help more people see more clearly, communicate more effectively, and live better lives.

The products mentioned in this article have not been launched in China, and the content is for educational purposes only. For matters related to disease diagnosis, treatment, or recovery, please consult a professional medical institution for expert advice.