Performance of Essilor's Anti-Fatigue Lens In A Pre-Presbyopic Patient Population.

Background: Essilor's Anti-Fatigue lens has been marketed to reduce near symptoms in
non-presbyopic patients aged 18-40. This study investigated the lens' effectiveness in reducing near symptoms in a college-aged population that is engaged in rigorous near work. The visual performance at near tasks of optometry graduate students were evaluated by symptom surveys both with and without the use of the Anti-Fatigue lens. In doing so, we demonstrated the effectiveness of prescribing this lens for non-presbyopic patients with an increased near visual demand. Methods: Near task visual symptom surveys were given to optometry students to evaluate their performance at near without the use of the Anti-Fatigue Lens. The students were then fit in Essilor's Anti-fatigue lens and asked to use the lens. After two weeks of lens use, the
same symptom survey was given to the students along with an additional survey to determine
their opinions about the lens. Results: Statistical analysis revealed a significant improvement in visual fatigue symptoms with the use of the Anti-Fatigue lens. Conclusions: Prescribing the AntiFatigue lens for pre-presbyopic patients with symptoms of visual fatigue is a viable treatment option. While the Anti-Fatigue lens is not a cure for all types of visual fatigue, many patients will benefit from its use.