CRT^® for Adults

Is CRT® right for me?

If you’re one of the many individuals who experience delete discomfort or dryness from your daytime contacts or if glasses get in the way of your activities, CRT may be the perfect treatment option for you!

In fact, many successful CRT patients were previous soft lens wearers. If you experience dry eye, LASIK may not be an appropriate option making Paragon CRT an excellent alternative.**

CRT is an FDA approved treatment for nearsightedness (myopia). It temporarily eliminates the need for daytime contacts lenses, glasses, and it is a nonsurgical alternative for patients who prefer a temporary treatment option.

• Contact lens wearers are particularly predisposed to the development of dry eye, with 50-75% of wearers reporting dry eye symptoms.*

• CRT lenses are worn only while sleeping, eliminating the dryness and discomfort of daytime contacts and giving you freedom and comfort when it matters most!

CRT was recently featured in a USAToday Vision Care Supplement (Sept. 30, 2009).
Click here to read the article. See Page 9

Q. Will CRT® improve my vision better than traditional glasses or contacts?

A. The treatment results should equal the vision correction provided by traditional glasses or contacts. CRT is designed to temporarily treat nearsightedness (myopia).

Q. What is the cost of CRT?

A. Paragon is the manufacturer of Paragon CRT lenses and, therefore, does not set patient pricing for CRT.  Since Professional fees and CRT lens prices vary among eye care practitioners and fees may also be affected by your prescription, it is always best to contact a few offices to learn about their fee schedule and related services before making a final decision.  For many patients the average cost is between $2-4 per day the first year and about the cost of glasses or traditional contact lenses in subsequent years.

Q. Why haven’t I seen CRT advertised on television?

A. Since its FDA approval in 2002, CRT lenses have been promoted only to eye care professionals who must complete a certification process prior to dispensing CRT.

Q. How long does it take to start working?

A. Most patients see dramatic improvement in the first few days, with complete vision correction generally, within 7-10 days.

Q. Is CRT safe?

A. Yes. Part of the safety profile lies in the fact if your child stops wearing CRT lenses, their vision will return to previous levels. In addition, no adverse events were reported during the FDA clinical trial* and available data suggests that CRT lenses have a similar safety profile as other contact lenses that are approved for wear during sleep.

* Note: No adverse events were reported during the FDA clinical trial.
* Additional safety information is available online at www.paragoncrt.com and in the CRT package insert provided to certified CRT eye care practitioners.