Paragon CRT(R) Inquiries Increase With Recent FDA Hearing On Dangers Of LASIK

Main Category: Eye Health / Blindness
Article Date: 19 May 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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Paragon Vision Sciences announced a surge in inquiries for Paragon CRT® contact lenses, which gently reshape the cornea during sleep, temporarily correcting nearsightedness. The increase follows the April 25 FDA hearing regarding the dangers of LASIK surgery.

Paragon CRT® provides similar visual benefits as LASIK in that patients can see all day without glasses or daytime contacts. However, CRT provides other significant benefits for both children and adults as it's temporary and reversible.

"With approximately 400,000 Americans experiencing unacceptable outcomes from LASIK surgery, Paragon CRT® offers consumers a non-surgical and reversible alternative," said Joe Sicari, President and CEO of Paragon Vision Sciences. "I'm pleased that since the recent FDA hearing more consumers are seeking out Paragon CRT® and encourage everyone considering LASIK to also research this alternative."

While LASIK is a good procedure for most people, many fear eye surgery. Paragon CRT® offers an alternative to those worried about the outcome of a permanent, surgical procedure.

Paragon CRT® contact lenses temporarily reshape the cornea to correct nearsightedness with or without moderate astigmatism during sleep, allowing users to see clearly without lenses for their waking hours. If a patient chooses to discontinue wearing the lenses, the cornea will return to its original shape. Corneal Refractive Therapy with Paragon CRT® allows for adjustments for normal changes in vision that occur as people age. Not only is the therapy a non-invasive alternative to laser-corrective surgery, there are no age restrictions and it is reversible.

Paragon CRT® is the only therapeutic contact lens FDA-approved for overnight contact lens corneal reshaping. Paragon CRT® gently and safely reshapes the cornea.

The lenses are only available through trained and certified practitioners. An estimated 4,000 practitioners in the USA already fit CRT lenses with more than 200,000 happy consumers including adults and children.

Paragon CRT® is a product of Paragon Vision Sciences, a privately held corporation based in Mesa, Ariz. Paragon Vision Sciences is a leading manufacturer of advanced materials used to produce contact lenses. For over 25 years, the company has been at the forefront of research and development, including a 10-year R&D project with NASA involving studies aboard three Space Shuttle missions. This project led to the development of the technology behind the oxygen-permeable material used in the manufacture of Paragon CRT®. All operations are conducted in compliance with the FDA regulations.

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