CIBA eyes growth potential of multifocal CLs for presbyopes.

The article reports that CIBA Vision Corp. has launched Air Optics Aqua Multifocal, a silicone hydrogel lens with three add powers, offering practitioners a viable solution for patients with emerging presbyopia. As per the company, the launch aims to tackle contact lens dropout in the over-40s, with research showing that this is largely related to patient dissatisfaction with vision and comfort of the current lens options.