Key Takeaways

  • Johnson & Johnson Vision has expanded US availability of the Tecnis PureSee IOL, an extended depth of focus lens designed to provide a broader range of vision while maintaining visual quality for cataract patients
  • Tecnis PureSee is the first and only FDA-approved EDOF IOL in the United States without a warning for loss of contrast sensitivity
  • J&J has launched a patient lifestyle quiz aimed at helping individuals discuss visual goals and IOL options with their eye care providers ahead of cataract surgery

Johnson & Johnson has announced the expanded US availability of the Tecnis PureSee IOL, an extended depth of focus (EDOF) presbyopia-correcting lens designed to provide an extended range of vision while maintaining visual quality.

According to J&J, Tecnis PureSee is the first and only FDA-approved EDOF IOL in the United States that does not carry a warning regarding loss of contrast sensitivity, a key component of functional vision, particularly under mesopic conditions and in environments with reduced visibility. The company reports that the lens maintains contrast sensitivity comparable to an aspheric monofocal IOL while delivering an extended range of vision. The lens is intended to address both cataract-related vision loss and presbyopia during a single surgical procedure. 

“With the full US availability of Tecnis PureSee IOL, we are expanding access to an important extended depth of focus option that reflects our commitment to innovation, visual quality, and patient satisfaction,” said Erin Powers, president of Surgical Vision, North America, Johnson & Johnson. “Patients today want vision solutions that support how they live their lives every day. Tecnis PureSee IOL builds on the trusted Tecnis platform to help meet those expectations while giving surgeons greater flexibility to personalize care.”

In conjunction with the rollout, Johnson & Johnson Vision has launched a patient lifestyle assessment tool designed to facilitate preoperative discussions around visual goals and IOL selection. The online questionnaire encourages patients to evaluate daily visual demands and discuss available Tecnis lens options with their eye care provider.

Additional information for patients and providers is available through Johnson & Johnson Vision’s educational here and here.