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Intraocular lenses, or IOLs, is the artificial lens implants that replace the eye’s natural lenses after cataract surgery.

Recent advancements in lens technology have made it possible to not only treat the cataract, but to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses as well. In most cases the patients have reported having the best vision of their lives.

Since no single lens works for everyone there are four major types of IOLs produced. They are Monofocal, Multifocal, Accommodative, and Toric. Each lens is made of materials such as soft silicone or acrylic, and are appropriately a quarter of an inch in diameter.

During cataract surgery a local anesthesia is administered. The surgeon will make a small incision in the eye and the IOL is gently unfolded and placed behind the iris.

In most cases the patients are able to go home the same day. The procedure of cataract removal and IOL implantation has one of the best success rates of all surgeries. But with all surgeries it is important to know the risks and discuss the options with your eyecare provider to help you determine the most appropriate treatment option for you.

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WATER GRADIENT CONTACT LENSES

The world's first and only water gradient contact lenses.

In a survey, eye care professionals rated DAILIES TOTAL1® Contact Lenses highest in overall performance.1

TECHNOLOGY

The innovative design of DAILIES TOTAL1® contact lenses features a unique water gradient:

• Approaching 100% water at the outermost surface provides a silky-smooth surface for comfort that lasts until the end of the day
• 6 times more breathable than the leading daily disposable contact lens for white, healthy looking eyes

BENEFITS

• Breakthrough design of DAILIES TOTAL1® water gradient contact lenses allows:
• Exceptional comfort that lasts until the end of the day4††
• Exceptional breathability* for white, healthy-looking eyes.3

RECOMMENDED FOR

• People who want exceptional comfort until the end of the day.
• People looking for a highly breathable* daily disposable contact lens, for white, healthy-looking eyes.3

* In vitro measurement of unworn lenses. ** High oxygen transmissible lenses; DAILIES TOTAL1® (delefilcon A) contact lenses: Dk/t = 156 @ -3.00D. Other factors may impact eye health. Ask your eye care professional for complete wear, care, and safety information.

References: 1. In a survey of 207 eye care professionals; Alcon data on file, 2014. 2. Angelini T, Nixon R, Dunn A, et al. Viscoelasticity and mesh-size at the surface of hydrogels characterized with microrheology. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54:E-abstract 500. 3. In a clinical study with 80 patients; Alcon data on file, 2011.
4. Based on the ratio of lens oxygen transmissibilities; Alcon data on file, 2010.

For more detailed information you can view the following:
DAILIES® AquaComfort Plus® Package Insert, DAILIES® AquaComfort Plus® Patient Instruction Booklet,
DAILIES® AquaComfort Plus® Professional Fitting Guide, DAILIES TOTAL1® Package Insert,
DAILIES TOTAL1® Patient Instruction Booklet and DAILIES TOTAL1® Professional Fitting Guide

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†Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply. At participating offices.
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