(PRESS RELEASE) HILLSBORO, OR — Performance Vision Technologies Inc. (PVTI) a pioneering leader in Performance Vision Care, announced ALTIUS Performance-Tinted Single-Use Contact Lenses will be worn by water polo athletes participating in the Paris Games, and were worn by water polo players during the Junior World Championships in Greece. ALTIUS is the industry leader in UV and Blue Light Filtration and is the only FDA cleared Contact Lens that enhances visual clarity and contrast when compared to the unaided eye.
Maggie Steffens, the most decorated Water Polo player in the world and Captain of the U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team, shares her experience: “ALTIUS has definitely made it easier for me to focus while training and give my best mental & physical self to each day when training for the biggest sporting events in the world this summer. It has helped me with tracking the ball & the game itself – this has helped me be a better player & teammate.”
Surf City Optometry in Huntington Beach, CA, founded by Dr. Bronson Hamada, is the Official Vision Care Provider of USA Water Polo and fit the athletes in ALTIUS.
Research shows ALTIUS Lenses provide:
- Faster visual recovery when transitioning between bright and shaded conditions
- Improved contrast sensitivity in bright sunlight
- Enhanced ability to track fast-moving objects
- Reduced glare and improved comfort in bright conditions
PVTI was founded by vision science experts with deep knowledge and experience in performance vision. PVTI and the ALTIUS team has found a unique and universal solution to enhance visual performance and protection. Initially brought to market by Nike and Bausch + Lomb as Nike MaxSight as a monthly replacement contact lens, PVTI made significant improvements including its single-use modality.
ALTIUS lenses are available through eye care professionals. For more information, visit here.
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