LaunchPad: Eye Health Johnson & Johnson Vision to Launch Tecnis Synergy and Tecnis Synergy Toric II PC-IOLs in North America By Staff Friday, June 25, 2021 12:11 AM Product: Tecnis Synergy and Tecnis Synergy Toric II IOLsTop Line: Johnson & Johnson Vision announced the availability of Tecnis Synergy and Tecnis Synergy Toric II IOLs in the United States and Canada. These next-generation PC-IOLs combine the best of extended depth of focus and multifocal technologies to deliver the widest range of continuous vision and the best near vision among leading PC-IOLs without the visual gaps seen with some existing multifocal technologies, according to Johnson & Johnson.The Tecnis Synergy PC-IOL was first launched in Europe and Asia Pacific in 2019. Ophthalmologists in North America can learn more about the Tecnis Synergy PC-IOL portfolio at the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons Annual Meeting in Las Vegas in July. Close Up: The Tecnis Synergy IOL is built on the legacy Tecnis platform and delivers excellent performance, image contrast, and patient outcomes: •Widest range of continuous vision among leading PC-IOLs—93 percent of patients achieved 20/25 or better binocular distance-corrected visual acuity.• Best near vision—patients gained an additional line of visual acuity at near distances versus a leading PC-IOL.• Superior image contrast—achieved two times better image contrast in low lighting conditions compared to IOLs of comparable range.• High satisfaction with nighttime activities—97 percent of patients were able see steps or curbs, 96 percent were able to see a menu in a dimly lit restaurant, and 90 percent were able to see objects and read street signs.• Reduced need for glasses—9 out of 10 patients studied didn’t wear glasses after surgery.Vital Stats: In addition to bringing the full Tecnis Synergy PC-IOL portfolio to the market in North America this month, Johnson & Johnson Vision is providing education to patients and caregivers about the symptoms of cataracts and the treatments options. In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, Johnson & Johnson is sharing cataract patient stories and information from ophthalmologist through various media, digital, and social media channels. For more information, patients and their caregivers are encouraged to visit beyondcataracts.com