Product: Array 2
Top Line: Hoya Vision Care is kicking off the U.S. launch of its Array 2 lens. The original Array design employed Hoya freeform backside surfacing technology on any single vision lens, in any material and could be optimized for individual prescription for greatest performance of the lens design. The second generation, Array 2, builds on its flexible backside platform and now incorporates Binocular Harmonization Technology (BHT).
Close Up: Hoya points out three three key attributes of the Array 2 design. First, Array 2 offers the broadest range of availability in lens materials, treatments and coatings, making it suitable for everyday as well as second pair design. Hoya describes Array 2 as “a versatile design that is great for younger presbyopes as well as those needing more than their previous lenses offered.”
Second, is Hoya’s implementation of patented Binocular Harmonization Technology (BHT). How BHT works is the right and left prescription are treated as individual components to define the required binocular lens design and then the necessary corridor length and progressive power distribution are calculated. Patented algorithms and freeform processing technology are implemented to achieve the finished product. The patient benefit is most pronounced for those with anisometropia, a difference in prescription between the right and left eye, which affects 73 percent of the population, according to Hoya. The Array 2 lens design with BHT ensures that both eyes receive equal accommodative support, according to the needs of each eye to achieve optimal binocularity which will minimize non-adapts.
Array 2’s third attribute is that the lens will be available in many of the most popular vision plans at a favorable reimbursement rate for eyecare providers.
“It is always our goal to offer independent practices the opportunity to differentiate themselves with science, innovation and technology in our increasingly competitive market. The original Array ensured practices had the widest selection of materials available. Now with Array 2, they can take that flexibility and truly differentiate themselves with Binocular Harmonization Technology,” said Nick LaManna, Global Lens Product Manager for Hoya Vision Care, North America. “We know that more than seven in 10 people have a difference in prescription from their left to right eye which has an impact on adaptation and overall comfort – BHT solves these problems.”
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