Johnson & Johnson Vision is all set to introduce the prescription eye treatment market to a pair of high-tech contact lenses that are designed to automatically develop a tint when exposed to extremely bright light, helping shield wearers from the harsh effects of ultraviolet rays.
Developed as part of a collaboration between the consumer household products giant and Transitions Optical, the Acuvue Oasys With Transitions contact lenses have been in the works for over a decade, with clinical trials being conducted on well over a thousand wearers.
This high-tech contact lenses promise the ability to seamlessly tint from clear to dark, helping to mitigate exposure to ultraviolet rays as well as blue light, which is known to hamper sleep. The lenses are set to be made available on the market in early 2019.
Self-Tinting Contact Lenses
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Trend Themes
1. High-tech Contact Lenses - The development of high-tech contact lenses that can tint when exposed to bright lights provide an innovative solution for eye protection from ultraviolet rays and blue light.
2. UV Ray and Blue Light Protection - New contact lenses that provide protection from harmful UV rays and blue light are in demand, prompting innovations in materials and designs for eye care products.
3. Smart Eye Wearables - The emergence of smart contact lenses and other eye wearables provides the opportunity for greater integration of technology in personal eye care and vision correction.
Industry Implications
1. Optical and Eye Care - The optical and eye care industry has the potential to innovate through the development of technology that promotes eye health and provides added convenience and comfort to consumers.
2. Consumer Household Products - Consumer household product companies can leverage their expertise in materials and manufacturing to collaborate with eye care companies to develop innovative technologies that meet consumer needs for vision correction and eye protection.
3. Technology and Electronics - The technology and electronics industry can benefit from the growing demand for smart eye wearables by developing new products and features that enhance personal health and well-being.