Johnson & Johnson Vision Announces Availability in Europe of TECNIS Eyhance IOL, a Next-Generation Monofocal Intraocular Lens for Patients with Cataracts

TECNIS Eyhance IOL is the latest innovation in the industry leading TECNIS Family of Intraocular Lenses 

First lens (1) in the monofocal IOL category in Europe to deliver improved intermediate vision and 20/20* distance vision 

TECNIS Eyhance IOL offers the same well-established low incidence of halo, glare, or starburst as TECNIS 1-piece IOLs 

SANTA ANA, California, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson Vision², a global leader in eye health, today announced the launch of its TECNIS Eyhance IOL for the treatment of cataracts in Europe. This next-generation monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) allows patients to experience high-quality vision at both intermediate and far distances. This is an important first for the monofocal IOL category, as today most lenses in the monofocal category only correct vision to help patients with cataracts see things at a distance, and thus do not improve the intermediate vision that is required for many important daily tasks.

"With the availability of TECNIS Eyhance IOL in Europe, we are proud to deliver another meaningful solution for patients with cataracts," said Tom Frinzi, Worldwide President, Surgical, Johnson & Johnson Vision³. "We saw an opportunity to build upon the legacy of the TECNIS Family of IOLs and the proven design of our 1-piece platform to reimagine what was possible with the standard aspheric monofocal IOL."

TECNIS Eyhance IOL allows patients to achieve significantly improved intermediate vision, compared with a standard aspheric monofocal IOL, along with 20/20* distance vision. In addition, data has shown a low incidence of halo, glare or starburst (bright circles of light that surround headlights and other light sources) comparable to what has been reported with the TECNIS 1-piece IOL. According to patient-reported outcomes, TECNIS Eyhance IOL enables most patients to perform certain activities with greater ease, such as being able to walk on uneven surfaces, and to engage in activities of personal interest, including favorite hobbies.⁴

"Today, patients with cataracts are forced to make a trade-off decision on their vision when selecting a monofocal intraocular lens," explained Dr. Oliver Findl, MD, MBA, Chief of Department of Ophthalmology, Hanusch Hospital Vienna and ESCRS Board Member and Secretary⁵. "They can have corrected vision at a distance, but require glasses for near and intermediate vision activities, which refers to everything at arm's length such as computer work or looking at a car speedometer. TECNIS Eyhance IOL offers high quality intermediate as well as distance vision, which is an important advancement to allow patients greater ease in certain activities in their day-to-day lives."