SARASOTA, Fla.--Hydrogel Vision Corporation, makers of Extreme H2O soft contact lenses, said it has expanded the company’s 54% toric product line with a new cylinder option- Extreme H2O 54% Toric MC (mid cyl, 1.25D).

Extreme H2O 54% Toric MC is designed for the 30 percent of astigmatic patients from 1.25D to 1.75D. The lens is available in 10 degree increments to meet the more precise axis requirements of a mid cyl correction. Lenses are initially available in the following axis; 180 +/- 20 in 10 steps (160, 170, 180, 10, 20) and 90 +/- 10 in 10 steps (80, 90, 100). Additional axis in 10 degree increments around the clock will be available throughout 2008.

Extreme H2O 54% Toric was originally launched in a LC design (low cyl, 0.65D) geared to the 55 percent of astigmatic patients from 0.50D to 1.00D. This lens is available in 30-degree axis around the clock requiring fewer parameters, yet providing virtually the same vision as lenses within 10 axis. The ease of fit combined with the low product cost enables doctors to give patients greatly improved vision at an affordable price, the company said.

Extreme H2O 54% Toric LC and MC lenses are made with Hydrogel Vision’s third generation GMA Hydrogel copolymer, hioxifilcon D, and contain 54 percent water, providing advanced water retention properties with durability and strength, the company noted.

Free diagnostic sets of the Extreme H2O 54% Toric LC and MC lenses are available directly through Hydrogel Vision and through any of their authorized Extreme H2O distributors.

Hydrogel Vision Corp. is a privately held corporation here that manufactures specialty disposable soft contact lenses under the Extreme H2O brand name. Extreme H2O lenses are marketed exclusively through independent ECPs via an industry-first technology licensing and distribution agreement, the company said. For more information about Hydrogel Vision and Extreme H2O lenses, call (877) 336-2482 or visit www.extreme-h2o.com. ■