Extreme H2O soft contact lenses were first publicly introduced at the Las Vegas
International Vision Expo in September of 2000. The focus of the company at that
time, which still remains the primary objective today, is to meet the needs of the
independent practitioner by offering premium products that have superior on-eye
performance for their patients. This has been successfully accomplished through
the use of proprietary advanced materials manufactured by their affiliate company,
Benz Research and Development.
In 2002, Hydrogel Vision built a state of the art manufacturing facility in Sarasota,
Florida, employing a proprietary wet-processing technique including molds they fabricate
themselves. In addition, Hydrogel Vision developed and implemented a Domestic and
International Distribution Network to take their products and message to eye care
professionals. Hydrogel Vision's strong commitment to their mission and customer
service oriented support has continued to allow them to reach many milestones:
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December 2007 | Extreme H2O 54% Toric MC (mid cyl) is designed for the 30% of patients with
astigmatism from 1.25 to 1.75D. |
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January 2007 | Extreme H2O 54% Toric LC (low cyl) is designed for the large segment of patients
with an astigmatism from 0.50D to 1.00D. Your low cylinder patient no longer has
to compromise for crisp, clear vision. |
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June 2006 | HVC stopped doing business in the state of Utah as a direct result
of the new Utah law requiring manufacturers of contact lenses to sell their products
to mail order outlets, mass merchandisers, and other "alternative" channels of distribution.
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May 2006 | 54% product line expands with a 14.2 diameter option. The addition
of the 14.2 diameter size is to provide doctors with a lens fitting system geared
toward patients' specific needs. Read more... |
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December 2005 | New Material - Introduction of the Extreme H2O 54% lens made with
a new material, hioxifilcon D. The lens was initially launched in a 13.6 diameter
design making it the first and only disposable lens in a smaller diameter. Read more... |
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February 2005 | Due to the rapid growth of the Extreme H2O product, HVC moves corporate
headquarters, distribution and part of it's manufacturing operations to a new location
in an expanded facility. Read more... |
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January 2005 | 59% product line expanded with the introduction of Extreme H2O 59% Xtra.
This lens is a slightly thicker version of the original 59% lens which has been
on the market since 1999. Read more... |
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May 2003 | HVC builds a new, totally automated facility using a proprietary
"wet process" manufacturing technique the company developed as well as molds Hydrogel
produces itself. Read more... |
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June 2002 | Hydrogel Vision began using independent distributors to take its
product and its message to its ECP audience.
Authorized Distributors |
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September 2001 | Steve Schuster joins Hydrogel as President and CEO |
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September 2000 | Extreme H2O showcased at International Vision Expo |