At Performance Vision Technologies, Inc, (PVTI), developers of ALTIUS®, we believe that better vision doesn’t just change how you see, it transforms how you live. Whether you're an elite athlete, someone recovering from a concussion, navigating life with migraine-related light sensitivity, or simply trying to enjoy the outdoors without discomfort, ALTIUS® Performance-Tinted Single-Use Soft Contact Lenses are designed to support your lifestyle.
With over 2 decades of supportive clinical research, and engineered with FDA-cleared, patents-pending Light Architecture™ technology, ALTIUS® delivers a personalized approach to vision care, providing powerful light filtration, enhanced contrast, and a new level of clarity in bright, high-glare environments. It’s more than just vision correction, it’s a mindset shift. From high-performance sports to everyday relief, ALTIUS® is for everyone.
Here’s how real wearers describe their experiences. Each story is a testament to the life-changing potential of ALTIUS®.
“I didn’t know what I was missing before these lenses.”
Maggie Steffens – 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Water Polo
Even at the top of her game, Maggie found a new level of visual performance with ALTIUS®. The clarity, contrast, and visual comfort of our tints are not just for the photosensitive, they’re for anyone looking to elevate their experience in bright or dynamic environments.
What Can ALTIUS® Do for Athletes? Whether you’re an elite competitor or an active enthusiast, ALTIUS® lenses are engineered to elevate your vision and your performance. With two precision-tinted options, we help athletes at every level unlock sharper contrast, reduced glare, and a new standard of visual clarity.
"After a debilitating injury I suffered on my bike, I struggled with extreme light sensitivity and the only relief to light sensitivity was to stay in a dark room. ALTIUS lenses changed everything. Once I was introduced to ALTIUS lenses I could get out of the dark room without fear of headaches. These lenses are a game-changer, they gave me the ability to recover from my concussion. After 3 weeks I was able to get back out into sunlight with no pain. I still wear them when training and racing my triathlons. A bonus that I found through this experience is that they are also great for my golf game. I am forever grateful to ALTIUS.”
Michael Hull – Ironman Triathlete, Post-Concussion Recovery
Recovering from a concussion often means avoiding light entirely. For Michael, that isolation ended with ALTIUS®. The lenses blocked the triggering wavelengths and allowed him to gradually reintroduce light exposure, ultimately restoring his ability to train, race, and even golf.
What Can ALTIUS® Do for post-concussion recovery?
"For the first time in years, I can work on my laptop without a migraine kicking in. I’m not dizzy, I’m not foggy, I can stay outside and feel… normal."
"With ALTIUS®, I don’t have to choose between seeing clearly and feeling okay."
"I feel like it stopped the migraine in its tracks."
— Sarah (F)
For Sarah, Visual Snow Syndrome wasn’t just visual “static.” It came with a surge of overlapping symptoms, including brain fog, dizziness, double vision, and migraines. Bright screens, classroom lights, and white headlights all pushed her over the edge.
But with ALTIUS®, the chaos began to fade.
“The light is not as strong of a trigger when I’m outside or working on the computer,” she explains. “I can be outside/on screen for hours vs. up to an hour.”
She alternates between ALTIUS® Amber Lenses indoors and ALTIUS® Grey-Green Lenses outdoors, each restoring balance to parts of her day that once overwhelmed her. She can now train dogs in the sun, finish online coursework, and tolerate extended screen time without symptoms building. Her migraine frequency has dropped. The fog has lifted.
One turning point came during a family gathering. “Easter with the family was a big one,” Sarah recalls. “I felt a migraine coming on, put in the contacts and was able to function and enjoy the family event. I feel like it stopped the migraine in its tracks.”
She encourages others with light sensitivity to give ALTIUS® a try:
“If you have migraines, try them. It won’t hurt to find out if they can make a big difference for you.”
What Can ALTIUS® Do for Patients with Visual Snow and Migraine?
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With both Amber and Grey-Green tints available, ALTIUS® Lenses are engineered to meet the unique demands of your environment, your activities, and your visual challenges. Whether you’re chasing a championship, managing migraine sensitivity, or simply seeking improved clarity and comfort on bright days, ALTIUS® addresses how you live and perform.
And it’s not just for those who require vision correction. In fact, more than 70% of all ALTIUS® lenses sold are Plano (zero power), showing that even individuals who have never worn a vision correction or contact lensesy are choosing ALTIUS® for its unmatched protection, comfort and performance benefits.
ALTIUS® for Everyone.
