Alcon launches TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism contact lenses in US

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Alcon announced the US launch of TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism, a monthly multifocal toric contact lens featuring a novel water gradient material designed for patients with astigmatism and presbyopia.¹ The lenses are now commercially available to eye care professionals across the US.¹

The company noted that the product is intended to help patients remain comfortable in contact lenses as vision changes with age. In clinical evaluations, wearers reported end-of-day comfort ratings of nearly 8 of 10, including on day 30 of use, along with clear vision at distances from near to far, according to the company.¹

“With the introduction of TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism, Alcon is unlocking new possibilities with contact lens innovation,” Kristen Brotherson, vice president and general manager of US Vision Care at Alcon, said in a prepared statement.¹ “As the world’s only water gradient multifocal toric contact lens, this launch expands our industry-leading portfolio and demonstrates our commitment to solving some of the most complex vision challenges. By uniting advanced material science with proven optical design, we’re delivering a new contact lens option for ECPs [eye care professionals] who have been waiting to better serve their presbyopic patients with astigmatism.”

The demand for multifocal toric lenses is increasing as the contact lens–wearing population ages, although available options remain limited, according to Alcon. The company cited data indicating that contact lens dropout rates are 4 times higher among individuals with presbyopia than among wearers under age 40, and that only 7% of astigmatic presbyopes are prescribed contact lenses exclusively.¹

Clinical performance and product features

According to the company, the lenses incorporate several design and material features, including a water gradient material with nearly 100% water content at the surface, a multifocal optical design for presbyopia correction, and a stabilization system to maintain consistent vision.¹ Additional features include a lens surface designed to resist bacteria and lipid deposits, as well as ultraviolet blocking and blue-violet light filtering.¹

Alcon noted that clinical assessments showed that patients wearing the lenses achieved 20/20 vision across varying stages of presbyopia.¹ Eye care professionals rated ease of fitting at 9 of 10, and the available parameter range can accommodate nearly 90% of patients with astigmatic presbyopia.¹ The company reported a 97% success rate for first-lens fit.¹

The product will be introduced in select international markets later in 2026, according to Alcon. TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism lenses are intended for monthly replacement and require a prescription from an eye care professional in most markets.

Alcon recently announced the launch of PRECISION7 sphere and toric contact lenses in Canada, introducing a 1-week replacement option featuring the company’s ACTIV-FLO System.² According to Alcon, the lenses were designed to provide up to 16 hours of comfort and consistent visual clarity through the seventh day of wear. PRECISION7 lenses became commercially available across Canada on February 2, 2026.²

References

1. Alcon launches TOTAL30 multifocal for astigmatism, the world’s only monthly multifocal toric contact lens with water gradient technology. News release. Alcon. February 17, 2026. Accessed February 17, 2026. https://www.alcon.com/media-release/alcon-launches-total30-multifocal-astigmatism-worlds-only-monthly-multifocal-toric/

2. Alcon debuts groundbreaking PRECISION7 in Canada, a one-week replacement contact lens to start and end every week fresh. News release. Alcon. February 2, 2026. Accessed February 3, 2026. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202959725/en/Alcon-Debuts-Groundbreaking-PRECISION7-in-Canada-a-One-Week-Replacement-Contact-Lens-to-Start-and-End-Every-Week-Fresh