News / Announcements

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April 25, 2008
SynergEyes Hybrid Contact Lenses Provide a Vision Solution for Post-LASIK Patients

San Diego, CA (April 25, 2008) – SynergEyes, Inc., of Carlsbad, CA, recently launched a revolutionary hybrid contact lens designed for people who need further vision correction after undergoing refractive vision surgery. SynergEyes® PS (post-surgical) is also designed for patients who have experienced some type of corneal trauma or suffer from certain degenerative vision conditions. Continue reading...

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April 1, 2008
SynergEyes Launches New Hybrid Contact Lens for Patients Over 40

San Diego, CA (April 1, 2008) – SynergEyes, Inc has launched its revolutionary new hybrid contact lens specifically designed for people over 40 dealing with a vision condition known as presbyopia. The “hybrid” design of the SynergEyes® Multifocal bonds a “hard” and “soft” contact lens together resulting in a one-of-a kind vision correction option that provides crisp, clear vision at both near and in the distance in a comfortable, healthy contact lens. Continue reading...

January 1, 2008
SynergEyes® PS Now Available!

SynergEyes has launched a new revolutionary hybrid contact lens specifically designed for post-refractive surgery patients in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. SynergEyes® PS is the first FDA-cleared hybrid contact lens specifically designed for patients with oblate corneas resulting from refractive surgery, corneal trauma or degenerative conditions, including penetrating keratoplasty and/or Intacs® for Keratoconus.

Looking for a SynergEyes practitioner who prescribes the SynergEyes® PS lens? Visit our doctor locator to find a practitioner in your area.

Practitioners, to get certified, simply visit www.fitsynergeyes.com and complete the SynergEyes® PS online certification program to begin prescribing this innovative product.

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October 2007
SynergEyes, Inc. was recognized for its achievements in technological innovation by the San Diego chapter of the AeA, the nation’s largest high-tech industry association, at their 14th annual AeA High Tech Awards.

The sold out event of 650 technology supporters was held at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, and honored SynergEyes, Inc. as one of the companies responsible for driving technological advancement and innovation in the San Diego county region.

April 9, 2007
SynergEyes® Names Jim Ham as President and Chief Executive Officer

Carlsbad, CA (April 9, 2007) – The Board of Directors of SynergEyes, Inc., the high Dk hybrid contact lens manufacturer, has appointed Jim Ham as president and chief executive officer. Continue reading...

March 20, 2007
SynergEyes® Re-Launches Web Site for Eye Care Professionals and Patients

Carlsbad, CA (March 20, 2007) – SynergEyes, Inc., the high Dk hybrid contact lens manufacturer, has re-launched its web site to better meet the needs of contact lens patients and prescribing practitioners. Continue reading...

February 2, 2007
Contact lens with a skirt?
By: Dr. Stephanie Clements, Medical Reporter

DENVER - It's true; Bill Nelson wears a skirt, but he doesn't mind anyone teasing him about it. He's too grateful for the 20/20 vision to care. Continue reading...

October 2006
Hybrids for Regular Astigmats
By Jennifer L. Smythe, OD, MS, FAAO

The SynergEyes family of hybrid lens designs has been a welcome addition to the specialty lens practice, especially for correcting irregular astigmatism. But don't limit this modality to specialty patients. Continue reading...

Septmeber 22, 2006
SynergEyes® Awarded U.S. Fourth Patent

Carlsbad, CA (Sept. 22, 2006) – SynergEyes, Inc., the high Dk hybrid contact lens manufacturer, has been awarded its fourth United States patent. Continue reading...

July 27, 2006
SynergEyes® Expands Capacity

SynergEyes® has tripled its production capacty to meet market demand for its growing family of lenses. Full Story

July 2006 - Contact Lens Spectrum
Rigid Optics with Soft Lens Comfort
By Brian Chou, OD, FAAO

The development of SynergEyes (SynergEyes Inc., Carlsbad, CA) exemplifies how technological advances in several areas - material science, manufacturing, lens design and prescribing method - combine such that their sum effect is greater than adding the individual parts, making the trade name appropriately resonate the meaning of "synergy". Continue reading...

Vision Source O.D. Quarter 2 2006
From Niche to Mainstream: SynergEyes® provides a high definition experience.

When Softperm® was the only hybrid lens available, Don Robinson, O.D., South San Francisco and Redwood Shores, CA, used it. Continue reading...

February 2006
Believe It! New hybrid contact lens offers best of both worlds, say clinical investigators.

Seven leading eye care practitioners gathered to share their clinical experiences with the SynergEyes® family of hybrid contact lenses. What they discovered was a wide range of applications and new possibilities with this innovative lens platform. Continue reading...

January 2006
SynergEyes CLs Offer Benefits of Both GP and Soft Lenses
By Gerry Navarrete, COMT

This new hybrid lens provides the comfort of a soft contact lens and the quality vision correction of a gas permeable lens. Continue reading...

Refractive Eyecare November 2005
The Dance of Design: Prescribing the SynergEyes® Contact Lens
Mark P. Andre, FAAO
Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO
Timothy O. Koch, COT, FCLSA

SynergEyes hybrid lenses offer practitioners the ability to fit a very large range of corneas with a lens that offers soft lens comfort and rigid lens optics. Continue reading...

July 13, 2005
SynergEyes Expands Management Team

Carlsbad, CA (July 13, 2005) – SynergEyes, Inc., whose family of hybrid contact lenses featuring a 150 Dk rigid gas permeable center with a soft hydrophilic skirt is currently awaiting pre-market approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has expanded its management team with the appointment of five ophthalmic industry veterans. Continue reading...