MESA, ARIZONA – Paragon Vision Sciences announced the immediate availability of Paragon CRT® Dual Axis™, a breakthrough design enhancement and product extension for their therapeutic lens for overnight corneal reshaping. CRT Dual Axis allows for modulation of the lens periphery in two meridians when corneal elevation or curvature differences limit the success of a fit. The Dual Axis option will provide CRT certified practitioners the ability to accommodate up to 30% more corneal reshaping patients.
CRT Dual Axis features auto-orientation, with no prism or slab off, while maintaining its flexure resistance and its overall thin lens design. The enhanced design also improves centration while maintaining an optimum treatment zone and providing a lens perimeter that remains round and planar. The product’s ability to permit independent manipulation of a second RZD and LZA, that doesn’t alter the dimension found optimum in a first meridian, expands CRT’s technological superiority.
Paragon’s exclusive Proximity Control Technology® and precise manufacturing process has enabled the company to take another leap in patented corneal reshaping lens design technology. CRT Dual Axis will play a strong role in three key growth areas for corneal reshaping; previous consumers or CRT wearers who did not start treatment or dropped out due to less than optimal visual acuity, the teen and tween markets, and, contact lens wearers experiencing dry eyes and general discomfort.
“Our relentless focus on CRT, GP manufacturing technology and materials, furthers our technological leadership in the area of corneal reshaping. As consumers are learning about the availability of Paragon CRT across the globe. Dual Axis will enable hundreds of thousands of new patients who are seeking an alternative to daytime contacts and glasses to have the same benefits of current CRT lens wearers; unaided visual acuity during waking hours. Children love the daytime visual freedom that CRT provides and a growing number of daytime contact lens wearers are realizing that the simplest and, perhaps, most effective solution to their discomfort is not to wear contacts during the day.” said Joe Sicari, Paragon’s President & CEO.
Paragon Vision Sciences, a privately held corporation based in Mesa, Arizona. Paragon Vision Sciences is a leading manufacturer of advanced gas permeable materials used to produce contact lenses. For 30 years, the company has been at the forefront of research and development, including a 10-year R&D project with NASA involving studies aboard three Space Shuttle missions. This project led to the development of the technology behind the oxygen-permeable material used in the manufacture of Paragon CRT®. All operations are conducted in compliance with the FDA regulations. For all domestic inquiries about Paragon CRT® Dual Axis™, contact Pam Scoggins at 800-528-8279×4618. For all international inquiries, please contact Paul-Michael Hawkins at +1 480-507-7628 or pmhawkins@paragonvision.com.