Bausch + Lomb to Present New Real-World Outcomes on Zenlens® Scleral Lenses at Global Specialty Lens Symposium

  • Four presentations featuring new real-world outcomes on Zenlens scleral lenses, including one oral presentation
  • Zenlens offers unique SmartCurve™ technology and other advanced design features to help eye care professionals confidently fit patients with complex corneal conditions
  • Three educational events will focus on advancing specialty lens practice and patient care

VAUGHAN, Ontario, Jan. 6, 2026 – Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that it will present new real-world outcomes on Zenlens scleral lenses during four presentations, including one oral presentation, at the Global Specialty Lens Symposium, taking place Jan. 7–10, 2026, in Las Vegas.

Bausch + Lomb will also host several educational events focused on advancing specialty lens practice and patient care. Topics will include higher-order aberration (HOA) correction, integrating specialty lenses into clinical workflows and innovations in orthokeratology (ortho-k) lens design. Each session is designed to provide practical insights for eye care professionals and help elevate visual outcomes for patients.

Following is the complete list of Bausch + Lomb events and scientific presentations:

Oral Presentation

  • “A Custom Wavefront-Guided Scleral Lens System for Higher-Order Aberrations: Real-World Early Experience from a Retrospective Multicenter Case Review.” Jedlicka J.

Poster Presentations

  • “Correction of Higher-Order Aberrations in Patients with Keratoconus Using a Custom Wavefront-Guided Scleral Lens System.” Jedlicka J.
  • “Enhancing Visual Quality in Keratoconus: Outcomes with Wavefront-Guided Scleral Lenses.” Kuzniar J.
  • “Shaping up Vision After Photorefractive Keratectomy with Scleral Lenses.” Gidosh N.

Educational Events

Thursday, January 8
Redefining Visual Performance: Integrating HOA Correction into Modern Scleral Lens Practice

  • 2:10-2:55 p.m. PST; Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Room: Champagne 1/2
  • Speakers: Jason Jedlicka OD, FAAO, FSLS; Jamie Kuzniar OD, FAAO, FSLS; Noha Seif OD, FAAO, FSLS

Friday, January 9
Where Specialty + Simplicity Meet – Your Center for Comprehensive Patient Care

  • 7:30-7:55 a.m. PST; Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Room: Champagne 1/2
  • Speakers: James Hoffman OD, FAAO; Karen Hoffman, OD; Danielle Nesbitt OD, FAAO

Shine with Precision: Discover New Opportunities in Ortho-K Lens Design

  • 5:00-5:45 p.m. PST; Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Room: Champagne 3/4
  • Speakers: Brooke Messer OD, FAAO, FSLS; Jonathan Skoner FIAOMC, IACMM

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Important Safety Information for Zenlens  

WARNINGS: 

Patients should be advised of the following warnings pertaining to contact lens wear: 

  • Problems with contact lenses and lens care products could result in serious injury to the eye. It is essential that patients follow their eyecare practitioner’s directions and all labeling instructions for proper use of lenses and lens care products, including the lens case. Eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop rapidly and lead to loss of vision. 
  • Daily wear lenses are not indicated for overnight wear, and patients should be instructed not to wear lenses while sleeping. 
  • Clinical studies have shown that the risk of serious adverse reactions is increased when daily wear lenses are worn overnight. 
  • Studies have shown that contact lens wearers who are smokers have a higher incidence of adverse reactions than nonsmokers. 
  • If a patient experiences eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, or redness of the eye, the patient should be instructed to immediately remove lenses and promptly contact his or her eyecare practitioner. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS: 

Do not use when any of the following conditions exist: 

  • Acute or subacute inflammation or infection of the anterior chamber of the eye 
  • Any eye disease, injury or abnormality, other than keratoconus, PMD, that affects the cornea, conjunctiva or eyelids 
  • Severe insufficiency of lacrimal secretion (dry eye) 
  • Corneal hypoesthesia (reduced sensitivity), if not aphakic 
  • Any systemic disease that may affect the eye or be exaggerated by wearing contact lenses 
  • Allergic reactions of ocular surfaces or adnexa that may be induced or exaggerated by wearing contact lenses or using contact lens solutions 
  • Allergy to any ingredient in a solution which is to be used to care for contact lenses 
  • Any active corneal infection (bacterial, fungal or viral) 
  • Red or irritated eyes 

ADVERSE EFFECTS: 

The following problems may occur with the use of contact lenses: 

  • Eyes stinging, burning, itching, irritation or other eye pain 
  • Comfort is less than when the lens was first placed on the eye 
  • Feeling of something in the eye such as a foreign body, scratched area 
  • Excessive watering (tearing) of the eye 
  • Unusual eye secretions Redness of the eyes 
  • Reduced sharpness of vision (poor visual acuity) 
  • Blurred vision, rainbows, or halos around objects 
  • Sensitivity to light (photophobia) 
  • Dry eyes 

About Zenlens Scleral Lenses
Zenlens scleral lenses are designed to fully vault the cornea and fit a wide range of corneal shapes and sizes using a single fitting set and philosophy. They are used to treat various conditions like moderate-to-severe dry eye, astigmatism, irregular corneas and issues following eye surgeries.  Eye care professionals can simplify and stabilize Zenlens scleral lens fitting with proprietary Bausch + Lomb technologies, including:

  • SmartCurve™ – Enables predictable lens changes by isolating adjustments to specific areas of the lens
  • Bi-Elevation™ – Creates 360° scleral alignment by matching the vaulting chamber to both shallow and deep meridians of the eye
  • MicroVault™ – Provides the ability to vault up and over peripheral obstructions
  • ECHO™ – Provides an additional level of customization for patients with advanced corneal conditions
  • Chroma HOA™ – Enhances visual performance with wavefront-guided optical correction to reduce higher-order aberrations

About Bausch + Lomb
Our mission is simple – we help people see better to live better, all over the world. For nearly two centuries we’ve evolved with the changing needs of patients and customers, and our commitment to innovation and improving the standard of care in eye health has never been stronger. From contact lenses to prescription products, over-the-counter options, surgical devices and more, we’re turning bold ideas into better outcomes through passion, perseverance and purpose. Learn more at www.bausch.com  and connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , X and YouTube.

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