Bausch & Lomb Unveils FogShield Sport™

an Anti-Fog Treatment for Sports Goggles That Works

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Skiers, snowboarders and other outdoor sports enthusiasts in North America have a new solution to one of the biggest problems they encounter – fogging of goggles and face shields. Bausch & Lomb’s new FogShield Sport™ pre-moistened towelettes simultaneously prevent fog from forming on goggles for eight hours or more and help keep lenses clean with just one application.

“There’s a solution for staying warm, a solution for staying dry, but there haven’t been many solutions for keeping goggles fog-free,” said John Stewart, general manager, Vision Accessories, Bausch & Lomb. “FogShield Sport provides an easy-to-use, affordable anti-fog system to help prevent fogging that starts working immediately to provide clear vision.”

Packaged in small foil pouches that are about the size of hand-wipes, FogShield Sport fits effortlessly in a pocket or bag. FogShield Sport costs about $2 per application.

Athletes at all ability levels know that the wrong combination of temperature, activity and humidity causes protective goggles to fog up, making it virtually impossible to see when conditions align to create fog. To provide the highest level of fog prevention, FogShield Sport uses a specially developed chemical composition created by a precise mix of ingredients.

“FogShield Sport works through a unique formula that redistributes moisture, which continuously creates an invisible layer of protection from fog,” said Dr. Jay Künzler, director, department of Polymer Chemistry, Bausch & Lomb.

FogShield Sport’s proprietary technology was originally formulated to work in the harshest industrial settings. It has been tried, tested and proven on professionals ranging from firefighters to hazmat technicians. The product’s effectiveness in eliminating fog in goggles was previously recognized by the International Association of Hazardous Materials Technicians as the Hazardous Materials Response Product of the Year.

“Since the product has proven extremely effective in anti-fog protection for firefighters and hazmat professionals in industrial environments, we believe it will be effective for skiers, snowboarders, paintballers and scuba divers,” added Stewart.

For more information about purchasing FogShield Sport, visit www.fogshieldsport.com.

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 About Bausch & Lomb
Bausch & Lomb is dedicated to bringing visionary ideas to eye health. Its core businesses include contact lenses and lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. The Bausch & Lomb name is one of the best-known and most respected healthcare brands in the world. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are available in more than 100 countries. More information is available at www.bausch.com.

FogShield Sport is a trademark of Bausch & Lomb.