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Tear Film
>80%
(Surface)
33%
(Core)
>80%
(Surface)
+
SmarTears ®
Water Content (%)
Lipid
Layer
Water Gradient
NEARLY 100% WATER at the
outer surface, so all that touches the
eye is a cushion of moisture 1
SmarTears ® Technology
Releases an ingredient found
naturally in tears that helps
stabilize the lipid layer
of the tear film 2-4
=
+3 hours
of additional comfortable
wear time for symptomatic
patients versus
prior lenses 5
FEELS LIKE NOTHING,
so your patients can experience everything
References: 1. Angelini TE, Nixon RM, Dunn AC, et al. Viscoelasticity and mesh-size at the surface of hydrogels characterized
with microrheology. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54:E-abstract 500. 2. Pitt WG, Jack DR, Zhao Y, et al. Transport of phospholipid in silicone
hydrogel contact lenses. J Biomater Sci Polym Ed. 2012;23(1-4):527-541. 3. Greiner JV, Glonek T, Korb DR, et al. Phospholipids in meibomian gland secretion. Ophthalmic Res.
1996;28(1):44-49. 4. Shine WE, McCulley JP. Polar lipids in human meibomian gland secretions. Curr Eyes. 2003;26(2):89-94. 5. Michaud L, Forcier P. Comparing two different daily
disposable lenses for improving discomfort related to contact lens wear. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2016;39(3):203-209.
See product instructions for complete wear, care and safety information.
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