SEED VIETNAM OFFICIALLY INTRODUCTION BREATH-O CORRECT CORRECT GLASS IN VIETNAM

Hanoi, March 16, 2021: Recently, SEED Vietnam – the leading contact lens brand from Japan officially introduced Breath-O Correct corneal orthopedic contact lenses for people use Vietnam. In particular, this product is designed to suit Asians, and effectively controls the progression of myopia in children.

Breath-O Correct corneal contact lens products

This product helps to solve refractive errors, based on Ortho-K non-surgical refractive correction method. Specifically, users wear glasses at night when sleeping and remove them the next morning, at this time users can see clearly without wearing any assistive devices. Ortho-K is one of the effective refractive error correction methods that has been researched, developed and used for a long time in the world, especially in controlling myopia progression in children.

With years of intensive research, SEED found that the corneas of Asians are relatively flatter than those of Westerners. With the right design, the product helps to bring more effective treatment as most wearers will achieve stable vision after 1 week.

Picture of Western human corneal structure & Asians

 

Besides, the product also has outstanding durability, limiting cracking by external forces because it is made from methacrylate compounds (containing Fluorine and Silicone) based on Toray’s original polymer technology (Japan). ). Users can save costs, be assured of safety and feel more comfortable when using.

Durable glass material

This product uses a proprietary material with very high oxygen permeability (DK 156). This material helps to transmit oxygen well, so when worn while sleeping, the cornea still has good gas exchange, creating a comfortable feeling for the user. Not to mention, the high oxygen permeability ensures a high level of safety, minimizing the risk of corneal edema for the user.

Breath-O Correct’s Oxygen Permeability (DK) compares to other products in Japan

Breath-O Correct glasses products have a reasonable price (about 14 million VND for a translation package including 2 glasses) for most users. The product has a shelf life of about 2-3 years and is intended for use by children (7 years and older) and adults.

Mr. Yanagibori Takuya – General Director of SEED Vietnam emphasized: “With the mission of supporting better vision for the community, over the past 60 years, SEED has been researching to launch many contact lens products. with premium features and high added value. Our Breath-O Correct orthopedic eyewear products are focused on upgrading from materials, air permeability and especially extremely friendly to Asian corneas to bring the best user experience. For that reason, we are proud to introduce this product to the Vietnamese market.”

In Vietnam, the Ortho-K method is deployed in many hospitals and clinics such as the Central Eye Hospital, the Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital. SEED cooperates with clinics and hospitals in Vietnam – where there are full equipment, medical staff with expertise and experience in refraction in general and Ortho-K products in particular. The Breath-O Correct product is also currently a best seller at clinics in Japan.

Myopia in general and eye refractive errors in particular are on the rise in countries around the world. According to an intensive study by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, it is estimated that by 2050, 49.8% of the world’s population (about 4 billion people) may have these defects. In Vietnam, according to the National Eye Hospital 2, it is estimated that about 14-36 million Vietnamese people are suffering from nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

SEED products have been present in Vietnam for more than 10 years. SEED Vietnam is proud to be a reputable and quality unit trusted by many prestigious hospitals, clinics, and distributors such as Central Eye Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital and many Vietnamese consumers. and use. In Japan, SEED has more than 60 years of history in research, development, manufacturing and sales of a wide range of contact lens and other eye care products. SEED products are present in 34 countries around the world.

References:

*: Alarming the status of Vietnamese people with refractive errors, Lao Dong Newspaper (October 10)