While some manufacturers have discontinued astigmatic parameters, in November 2022, CooperVision expanded its parameter range of MyDay® toric, increasing its range by nearly 70%. With the additional prescription options, MyDay® toric matches the industry-leading range of Biofinity® toric2-3. What this means for optometry students and eye care professionals is that it will enable them to fit more than nine out of 10 of their patients with astigmatism in a silicone hydrogel 1-day lens4.
“Through our partnership with eye care professionals, we understand that they want the freedom of choice for their patients. CooperVision’s Biofinity® toric is the most recommended reusable soft toric lens by ECPs. Now, that continuous innovation enables ECPs to offer their patients with astigmatism a MyDay® daily disposable contact lens in the same, unmatched range6 of Biofinity® toric,” said Michele Andrews, OD, Vice President of Professional and Government Affairs, Americas, CooperVision.
MyDay® toric is available in 4,392 prescription options with the following parameters:
Sphere Power (DS) | Cylinder (DC) | Axes ° |
Plano to -6.00D (0.25D steps) +0.25D to +6.00D (0.25D steps) | -0.75 -1.25 -1.75 -2.25 | Around the clock, 10-180° |
-6.50D to -10.00D (0.50D steps) +6.50D to +8.00D (0.50D steps) |
CooperVision’s MyDay® toric lenses combine the proven optic design features7 of Biofinity® toric—the most prescribed toric lens on the market7—with the premium silicone hydrogel 1-day material of MyDay®. This revered toric technology5, called Optimized Toric Lens Geometry™, provides uniform horizontal thickness, a large toric optic zone, a smooth, continuous ballast and an optimized ballast toric design for a stable, comfortable fit.
In addition, the MyDay® family of lenses is made with Aquaform® Technology, which provides a unique balance of high oxygen permeability, a naturally wettable material, and optimum modulus. The lens provides ease of insertion and built-in UV blocking (86% of UVA and 97% of UVB rays*), helping to minimize the transmission of harmful UV rays.
“I have had a lot of success fitting patients in MyDay® toric. I find that the lens is very stable on-eye” said Travis Pfeifer, Class of 2023, SUNY College of Optometry, “This usually leads to the first lens working well. Also, the expanded parameters mean that I don’t have to worry if a lens will be available, especially for many of the patients I see with higher than average prescriptions.”
To help streamline the fitting process and minimize chair time, CooperVision also offers the OptiExpert® fitting app8. The easy-to-use app includes a toric calculator which calculates and suggests the recommended diagnostic CooperVision toric contact lens for the individual patient.
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1. CVI data on file, 2021. Based on number of prescription options available in the USA across all soft 1-day toric lenses as reported by the 4 main manufacturers.
2. CVI data on file 2022. Combination of 2021 market research based on global volume data and internal estimates.
3. CVI data on file 2021. Based on number of monthly SiHy toric prescription options available in the USA reported by the 4 main manufacturers and Biofinity XR toric SKUs.
4. CVI data on file 2021; Rx coverage database n=83,540 eyes; 14 to 70 years; coverage for 95%.
5. CVI data on file, 2020. Kubic Online Survey of ECPs in US, Germany, Spain, Japan and South Korea. Total weighted sample n = 549. Significantly higher than toric lens brands from Johnson & Johnson Vision, Alcon and Bausch + Lomb; p<0.05.
6. Hamed Momeni-Moghaddam et al. Comparison of fitting stability of the different soft toric contact lenses. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2014; 37(5):346-350.
7. CVI data on file, 2021. US industry reports and internal estimates.
8. Luensmann D et al. Toric lens fitting success supported by an online fitting App. Poster to be presented at NCC/BCLA 2020.
*Warning: UV-absorbing contact lenses are not substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear, such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses, because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. Patients should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed.
