Bausch & Lomb PureVision Contact Lenses Return to U.S. Market.ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Photo Caption Paul G. Howes, president of Bausch & Lomb North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , (left) delivers the first PureVision(TM) trial lens trial lens n. Any of a set of cylindrical and spherical lenses used in testing vision. set to Rochester optometrist optometrist /op·tom·e·trist/ (op-tom´e-trist) a specialist in optometry. Optometrist A medical professional who examines and tests the eyes for disease and treats visual disorders by prescribing corrective Dr. Michael DePaolis. The Company's innovative silicone hydrogel hy·dro·gel n. A colloidal gel in which the particles are dispersed in water. hydrogel a gel that contains water. hydrogel Wound care A polymer absorptive wound dressing. See Dressing. lens will be available in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. once again, following the recent successful resolution of a patent dispute. "The PureVision lens design provides wearers exceptional vision, health and comfort, whether the lenses are removed each day or worn 30 days straight, including overnight," said Howes. Eye doctors across the U.S. soon will receive the sets, containing a range of PureVision lens prescription powers, to help fit their patients. More information is available at www.purevision.com. Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company, dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life for consumers around the world. Its core businesses include soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses and lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical and pharmaceutical products. The Bausch & Lomb name is one of the best known and most respected healthcare brands in the world. Founded in 1853, the Company is headquartered in Rochester, New York This article is about the city of Rochester in Monroe County. For the town in Ulster County, see Rochester, Ulster County, New York. Rochester, once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City or . Bausch & Lomb's 2004 revenues were $2.2 billion; it employs approximately 12,400 people worldwide and its products are available in more than 100 countries. More information about the Company can be found on the Bausch & Lomb Web site at www.bausch.com. Copyright Bausch & Lomb. |
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