Performance Vision Technologies, Inc. (PVTI) began 2026 by participating in one of the most important events in specialty eye care, The Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS), alongside our esteemed distributor partner, ABB Optical Group. Representing ALTIUS® on site were Rachel Ayars, PVTI Sales Director, and Fernando Bolio, PVTI Chief Operating Officer, who connected directly with eye care professionals, sharing how ALTIUS® is transforming lives through better vision.
ALTIUS® was more than just an exhibitor. This year, our single-use soft contact lenses were the subject of powerful case-based poster presentations and live educational sessions. These moments highlighted the growing clinical relevance of Performance-Tinted Contact Lenses, particularly for patients seeking enhanced visual performance and those looking for relief from light sensitivity.
We were proud to see ALTIUS® featured in a compelling poster presentation by Dr. Anthony Mac, OD, MPH, FAAO, FSLS. This case-based study demonstrated the profound clinical value of Performance-Tinted Soft Contact Lenses for managing migraine-related light sensitivity, a condition that impacts millions and often lacks sufficient non-medicinal treatment options. ALTIUS® was included as part of Dr. Mac’s clinical evaluation, reinforcing its relevance in advanced light management for photophobic patients.
Dr. Mac’s work aligns with recent data showing that ALTIUS® Grey-Green Lenses can lead to:
Also showcased at GSLS was a novel application of ALTIUS® in trauma-informed care, presented by Scott Samples, FCLSA, NCLEM. His poster described how ALTIUS® Amber Lenses were used to manage post-injury photophobia in a patient with traumatic iridodialysis. Originally developed for sports performance, these lenses provided this patient with meaningful relief by filtering 100% UV and over 99% of blue light.
This case reminds us that ALTIUS® can extend beyond sports and migraine management, serving as an important tool in neuro-optometric rehabilitation. The edge-to-edge total tint immersion with uniform coverage across the entire cornea, completely eliminates all annoying and compromising peripheral light leakage inherent with tinted spectacle lenses. .
An article published on the Contact Lens Spectrum website highlighted a powerful lesson at the intersection of therapeutic and cosmetic contact lens care. Drs. Amanda Dieu and Shazib Haq (Oregon Health & Science University) provided an expert framework for treating patients with photophobia, ocular trauma, and disfiguring congenital conditions such as iris coloboma.
The article, based on their lecture, emphasized best practices like:
You can read the article on this session at Contact Lens Spectrum
What made GSLS 2026 truly special was the collective message: ALTIUS® Performance-Tinted Single-Use Soft Contact Lenses, available in both corrective and non-corrective powers, are not a niche solution; they are a versatile tool that eye care practitioners can seamlessly integrate into both primary and specialty care.
ALTIUS for Everyone.
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It’s that time again, the year-end whirlwind. Between work, training, school, and festive chaos, it’s easy to feel like everything’s coming at you all at once. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to just survive the season, you can own it.
How?
You Set the Tone with ALTIUS®.
Before the to-do list kicks in, before the day gets away from you, start with a choice that helps you See Better, Feel Better, and Perform Better. Whether you’re braving the snow for your favorite game, prepping for a holiday race, or just trying to keep migraines in check through all the lights and noise, ALTIUS® Performance-Tinted Single-Use Soft Contact Lenses give you a clear edge.
Whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, or scoring goals on a frosty field, snow can throw some serious glare your way. ALTIUS® Performance-Tinted Contact Lenses, available whether you wear a vision correction or not, are built for that, blocking 100% UV and over 99% of Blue Light, and are engineered to manage both the Quantity (Brightness) and Quality (Color) of Light reaching the eye through proprietary Light Architecture. This reduces the “visual noise” caused by chromatic aberration and blue light overstimulation, while enhancing visual comfort, clarity, contrast, and target tracking, even in blinding white landscapes.
Cold temperatures don’t reduce the sun’s intensity. In fact, snow reflects up to 80% of light, amplifying glare and creating a visual environment that pushes your eyes to work overtime.
Winter isn’t about slowing down. It’s about rising to it.
ALTIUS® helps you go higher, find your provider
Sports media channels lit up recently when Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was seen sporting red-tinted contact lenses during training camp. “They’re like sunglasses,” Herbert told reporters. “I didn’t have to squint nearly as much… When I stepped into the huddle, I think some of the guys were a little surprised. Think they were like, ‘Oh, we’re gonna score.’”
What Herbert was wearing? Performance-Tinted Contact Lenses. Precision-engineered with patents-pending Light Architecture™ technology, these single-use lenses are rapidly becoming the go-to visual enhancement for elite athletes in dynamic, light-intensive environments. Developed by the same inventors as Nike MaxSight, these lenses are the Next Generation.
Herbert’s choice didn’t go unnoticed. Major sports outlets like NFL.com, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, The Sporting News, Chargers.com and others all reported on his red-tinted lenses, spotlighting their visual impact on-field.
If you want to experience what Justin Herbert is seeing, reach out to us and we’ll help connect you with an eye care professional Find a provider
Every day, millions silently endure a condition that’s often invisible to others but profoundly affects daily life. Photophobia, or light sensitivity, is a neurologically driven symptom that can cause debilitating discomfort. It frequently accompanies conditions such as migraine, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and post-concussion syndrome. For those affected, even everyday lighting can trigger significant pain and discomfort. Patents-pending ALTIUS® Performance-Tinted Single-Use Contact Lenses provide a non-medicinal solution to alleviate light sensitivity by filtering the harshest part of visible light and providing comfortable vision.
More than one billion people worldwide live with migraine, It is one of the leading causes of disability across the globe. Yet despite its scale, migraine and its debilitating symptoms, including light sensitivity (photophobia), often go unrecognized and misunderstood. This June, in honor of Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM), ALTIUS® proudly joins the call to “Make the Invisible Visible.” It’s time to elevate the voices of those affected by photophobia and bring their daily challenges and strength into the light.
Light sensitivity isn’t just a visual issue, it’s a quality-of-life issue. For those affected, everyday environments can become overwhelming. It can:
For many, the solution becomes avoidance, retreating from daily life because their eyes, and their nervous system, simply can’t tolerate the light.
For individuals affected by photophobia, ALTIUS® Grey-Green Performance-Tinted Contact Lenses provide a scientifically informed, non-medicinal solution for managing photophobia. In an internal patient survey, users reported:
Engineered with our proprietary Light Architecture™ technology, ALTIUS® lenses target the specific wavelengths that overstimulate intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs)—key players in brightness regulation and light-triggered pain. By blocking 100% of UV and over 99% of blue light, ALTIUS® lenses reduce visual overstimulation while providing enhanced contrast for crisp, comfortable visual performance.
This June, during Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, we invite you to help bring light sensitivity and the millions affected by it into the light. ALTIUS® isn’t just a contact lens—it’s a tool for reclaiming comfort, restoring clarity, and elevating quality of life.
Whether you’re navigating migraines, recovering from a concussion, or living with chronic photophobia, know this: non-pharmaceutical relief from light sensitivity is possible.
Together, we’re a community. Together, we make it visible.
“I have noticed [ALTIUS] helps with light sensitivity so I can do things sometimes for longer and things I couldn’t enjoy doing on bright days. [ALTIUS] helps to improve my quality of life and to be able to do these things without having to avoid or close my eyes”
— Amy
"I don't wear them daily now, only as needed mostly for headaches or migraine attacks. I feel a sense of comfort if I should get a headache or migraine that I have an effective, non-medication means to bringing relief, usually weekly (1-3 days)"
— Stephanie, Clinical Pharmacist
“I felt a migraine coming on, put in the contacts and was able to enjoy a family event. It felt like it stopped the migraine in its tracks.”
— Sarah, Student
Never worn contacts? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! ALTIUS® Performance Contact
Lenses are for anyone, whether you need vision correction or not. That means we see a lot of
people wearing and benefiting from our lenses that have never worn contacts before.
For anyone new to wearing contacts, the process can feel overwhelming. That’s one of the
reasons it’s so important to start by working with your eye care professional (ECP). Your ECP
will walk you through application and removal of our contact lenses, a crucial first step in the
process.
It can take some practice getting used to applying and removing the lenses. So, if you need
some help with handling your lenses, here are some simple steps to follow.
Handling the lenses
Cleanliness is the first step in handling your lenses. Make sure to thoroughly wash and dry your
hands before handling your lenses. Also ensure that you aren’t using any products on your
hands that will leave a residue or could cause irritation to your eye. These are soft contact
lenses and need to be treated with care, so try not to touch the lenses with your fingernails or
any sharp objects.
Placing the lens on your eye
When you open your lens package you will find the lenses are in a sterile solution, ready to
place on your eye. Gently place the lens on the tip of your dominant hand index finger, which
should be clean and dry. Make sure the lens is not turned inside out. It should look like a small
bowl sitting on the tip of your finger. If the lens is turned inside out, you can easily reverse it and
place it back on your index finger. Again, you want to avoid using your fingernails with these
lenses.
Next, look straight ahead and pull up your upper eyelid using your other index finger. Keep both
eyes open as you look down slightly. Place the lens on the upper white part of the eye. Once
you have the lens on your eye, release your eyelid and slowly close your eyes while gradually
looking straight ahead. By doing this, the lens should move to its correct position. If not, you can
use very gentle pressure with your index finger to move the lens.
You’ll repeat these same steps for your other eye.
Don’t panic if you have some trouble the first few times you insert the lenses. Your eyelids want
to protect your eyes from any harm and may want to close. Remain calm and keep both eyes
open during this process. And make sure that you are holding your eyelid open enough that you
can easily place the lens on your eye.
There is no perfect way of inserting your lenses. If this method doesn’t work for you, that’s why
you see an ECP! They will work with you to find the best practice for you and your ALTIUS
lenses.
If the lens ever feels stuck on your eye after use, apply a few drops of contact lens rewetting
solution and blink several times. If you feel any discomfort, or the lens doesn’t move freely,
contact your ECP for some added support.
Removing your lenses
ALTIUS performance contact lenses are single-use, meaning they are only meant to be used
ONLY once and then disposed of after usage. When you’re ready to remove your lenses,
cleanliness is just as important as when applying the lenses. Thoroughly wash and dry your
hands before attempting to handle the lenses.
Then, you’ll look at your eyes and make sure that the lenses are centered on the cornea. If the
lens is off-center, gently re-center it before attempting to remove it.
Look up while keeping both eyes open. Using the middle finger of your dominant hand, gently
pull down the lower lid of one of your eyes. Using the tip of the index finger on the same hand,
touch the lens and slide it onto the white of the eye.
Lightly pinch the lens between your index finger and thumb and remove. Remember to be very
gentle and not use your fingernails during this process to avoid any issues.
Repeat this process on the other eye.
If the lens cannot be easily removed, apply a few drops of the contact lens rewetting solution
and blink a few times. When the lens moves freely, remove it in the same manner described
above.
Once you’ve removed your lenses, dispose of them immediately.
Removing contact lenses can be just as intimidating as applying lenses. It may take several
attempts to get the lenses out when you’re new to wearing them. It’s important to remain calm
and be gentle. If you have any issues, reach out to your ECP for additional support.
Once you get the hang of applying and removing your lenses, it will become second nature.
There is very low risk in using these contact lenses, and there’s so much more to gain in terms
of the benefits you’ll get from improved performance vision.
If you have any questions, reach out to us!
