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CooperVision begins Broad Transition to Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lens Portfolio

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CooperVision UK and Ireland Begins Broad Transition to Silicone Hydrogel Soft Contact Lens Portfolio

CooperVision today announced plans to reorganise its soft contact lens portfolio in the UK and Ireland by transitioning, in large part, to silicone hydrogel production.

The move is designed to focus the company’s efforts on offering its most innovative optical designs and advanced material technologies to eye care professionals and wearers. It also paves the way for future innovation.

The transition will occur over the next two years, and will involve phasing out some of the company’s Biomedics® and Proclear® hydrogel products from 31st October 2027:

  • Biomedics® 55 Evolution
  • Biomedics® toric
  • Biomedics® 1 day Extra toric
  • Proclear® sphere​
  • Proclear® multifocal toric ​
  • Proclear® toric / XR toric​
  • Proclear® multifocal​
  • Proclear® XR multifocal​
  • Proclear® 1 day multifocal ​

Lara Drury, Director of Portfolio Brand Marketing EMEA, CooperVision commented on the plans: “We’re committed to continuously refresh our portfolio and bring innovative optical designs and advanced material technologies to market. While we’re making changes to our current offering, we’ll continue to offer the widest range of silicone hydrogel contact lenses – with over 250,000 correction options – ensuring strong support for both eye care practitioners and wearers”. *1,2

Silicone hydrogel material provides a healthy† contact lens wearing experience because it allows more oxygen to reach the eye compared to hydrogels during daily wear.3,4 With increasing uptake of the material over the past 25 years, silicone hydrogel lenses are now fit three times more than hydrogels worldwide.5

The company is currently expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to meet demand for its silicone hydrogel portfolio, with investment in advanced infrastructure, production systems and technical expertise.

CooperVision is working with customers to ensure a smooth transition. Practices who have questions can speak with their CooperVision representative.