DELIVERY RIBO IS A daily contact lens designed for digital device users. It supports accommodation, filters harmful light, and delivers bioactive ingredients directly to the tear film, offering a holistic response to the demands of modern visual life, explains Daniele Bazzocchi, General Manager of Safilens.
INVISION: What was the main motivation behind developing DELIVERY RIBO, and how does it reflect the needs of today’s digital device users?
DANIELE BAZZOCCHI: Contact lenses today need to do more than just correct vision—they must adapt to the demands of our evolving lifestyles. With the increasing use of digital devices, we saw a clear need for a lens that could offer visual support without compromise.
DELIVERY RIBO was specifically developed to meet these needs. It provides accommodative support to reduce the fatigue caused by prolonged near work, while preserving far vision clarity—a key benefit for people constantly switching between screens and distant tasks.
At the same time, it helps protect the eyes from harmful wavelengths of light, such as blue light from digital screens, and supports tear film stability to prevent dryness and excessive tear evaporation. DELIVERY RIBO offers a balanced and proactive solution for modern-day wearers who demand both comfort and protection, all day long.
INVISION: This lens delivers Riboflavin and other bioactive ingredients directly to the eye. What makes this Lachryceutical approach unique in the contact lens market?
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BAZZOCCHI: The controlled release of active substances from the contact lens to the ocular surface throughout the entire wearing period enables highly localized and efficient delivery of ocular supplements. This innovative mechanism supports the health and comfort of the eye in a way that traditional methods cannot match. By delivering Lachryceuticals – natural constituents present in foods, microbial agents or plants which, by exploiting the pharmaceutical synthesis techniques of products of natural origin, are selected ad hoc and are able to influence some physiologica, they can be released directly onto the tear-film from contact lenses or taken in the form of eye drops – these lenses transcend conventional vision correction. They embody a new paradigm—where protection, prevention, and care become core functions of everyday lens wear. This approach represents a significant evolution in ocular health management, seamlessly integrating health-promoting support into the user’s daily routine.
INVISION: What benefits can eyecare practitioners and their patients expect in terms of comfort, compliance, and ocular health from DELIVERY RIBO?
BAZZOCCHI: What really sets DELIVERY RIBO apart is its ability to go beyond vision correction. We’ve integrated a carefully balanced combination of active ingredients — Riboflavin, Vitamin E-TPGS, Hyaluronic Acid, and TSP — each targeting a specific layer of the tear film.
These components work together to support epithelial regeneration, help retain the aqueous layer, and strengthen the lipid barrier. That means the lens not only ensures stable hydration and reduces evaporation, but it also preserves the tear film’s refractive integrity for the entire duration of wear. The result is long-lasting comfort and consistently high visual quality throughout the day.
What’s more, the lens provides accommodative support to ease the strain of prolonged near work—something we all experience in today’s digital world. It also helps protect the eye from photo-oxidative stress, which is increasingly relevant due to exposure to screens and artificial lighting. So, in essence, it’s a holistic approach: protecting, preventing, and enhancing—not just correcting.
INVISION: Is there anything in particular you’re doing to help independent optometrists or optical retailers educate patients and incorporate DELIVERY RIBO into their offerings?
BAZZOCCHI: In the markets where DELIVERY RIBO is already available, we’re working tirelessly to engage with ophthalmologists and highlight the lens’s remarkable potential—not just for vision correction, but also in terms of protection and prevention.
This product introduces a completely new way of thinking about contact lenses. That’s why the collaboration between optometrists and the medical community is so essential. Their combined expertise is key to fully unlocking the benefits of this technology for patients.
What’s particularly exciting is that DELIVERY RIBO isn’t limited to individuals with refractive errors—it also represents a valuable option for emmetropic patients who are seeking additional ocular support and comfort in response to today’s visually demanding lifestyles.
INVISION: How does DELIVERY RIBO fit into a broader trend of contact lenses doing more than just correcting vision—and what does that mean for the future role of ECPs in patient care?
BAZZOCCHI: The philosophy behind the DELIVERY family is both simple and truly innovative: it’s about accompanying the wearer throughout every stage of life. From the very first experience with contact lenses to the later years, our goal is to adapt the lens to evolving needs—whether those are related to age, lifestyle, or visual demands.
This adaptability can take different forms. It might mean adjusting the lens geometry to support changing visual requirements, or selecting the most appropriate ocular supplement to be delivered over time. In essence, DELIVERY lenses are designed to evolve with the patient, providing not just correction, but personalized care and prevention as their ocular needs change.
Note: Check out our profile of DELIVERY RIBO and other innovative people, places and products in the lead article of INVISION’s June issue.
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