Research & Development

Leading the Way

Research and developmentCIBA VISION's work is to improve, protect and preserve the eyesight of people around the world. To achieve that goal we are constantly examining new materials, therapeutic agents and delivery systems to yield the next eye care breakthroughs.

Although no R&D occurs in the UK site, globally our researchers are backed by significant Research and Development resources from both CIBA VISION and Novartis. In 2005, we invested approximately USD 4.8 billion in R&D. Together, we explore and develop innovative approaches to address a variety of vision problems, eye diseases and conditions.

Breakthroughs and Firsts...

Contact Lenses

DAILIES® AquaComfort Plus - the first contact lens to use triple action moisturising technology

AIR OPTIX Individual™ - a made to order high oxygen silicon hydrogel lens 

AIR OPTIX® - revolutionary contact lenses that allow up to five times more oxygen to reach your eyes than traditional soft contact lenses, for whiter, healthy-looking eyes.

AIR OPTIX® NIGHT & DAY™ - First contact lenses for continuous wear for up to 30 nights and days

Focus® DAILIES® PROGRESSIVES - Innovative lenses for presbyopic correction delivering excellent near vision without compromising intermediate and distance acuity

Focus® Toric Monthly Lenses - The first monthly replacement toric soft contact lens on the market for astigmatism
Lens Care Products

Lens Care Products

AOSEPT® PLUS - a new category of lens care solution. AOSEPT PLUS provides the power of peroxide in a convenient, one-bottle, no-rub solution - without the preservatives found in most multi-purpose solutions (MPS). Sensitivities to MPS preservatives can cause lens discomfort. Formulated without MPS preservatives, AOSEPT PLUS may increase the length of time you can wear your contact lenses comfortably.

Focus AQUA™ - An All In one Solution containing Pro Vitamin B5 & Sorbitol to reduce the effects of dryness and increase comfort. Focus AQUA also comes with an antibacterial MicroBlock lens case which attacks bacteria and microorganisms, killing them on contact.

Focus AQUA can be used in two different ways - either as a four-hour soak, or as a 10 second rub and five-minute soak.