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FDA Clears First Extended Depth of Focus Contact Lens for Presbyopia

Deseyne delivers smooth, continuous focus across near, intermediate, and distance vision, which is enabled by Cataltheia’s patented hyper-refractive central zone, engineered to precisely redirect light in a controlled manner.

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  • Conexiant News Staff

  • January 4, 2026

  • 2 min

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    The FDA has cleared the first daily disposable soft contact lens for presbyopia using extended depth of focus (EDOF) technology.

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    Deseyne contact lenses provide continuous focus across near, intermediate, and distance vision using a patented hyper-refractive central zone.

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    EDOF technology has previously been limited to intraocular lenses, but Deseyne offers a non-surgical alternative with similar benefits.

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    Deseyne has shown clinically meaningful improvements in near and intermediate vision, comparable to FDA-approved EDOF intraocular lenses.

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    Manufactured from vifilcon C hydrogel, Deseyne is designed for hydration, comfort, and visual stability throughout the day.

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FDA Clears First Extended Depth of Focus Contact Lens for Presbyopia

  • by Conexiant News Staff

  • January 4, 2026

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