If you’ve struggled with dry, irritated eyes by the end of the day while wearing contact lenses, you’re not alone. Millions of contact lens wearers experience afternoon dryness and discomfort that forces them to reach for rewetting drops or remove their lenses entirely. ProBalance Technology represents a breakthrough approach to solving this problem at the source instead of treating the symptoms.
What is ProBalance Technology?
ProBalance Technology is Bausch + Lomb’s proprietary innovation that infuses contact lenses with a carefully balanced blend of electrolytes, osmoprotectants, and moisturizers. Introduced in 2020, this technology was specifically designed to maintain ocular surface homeostasis, which is essentially the balanced state of physical and chemical conditions on your eye’s surface.
The key insight behind ProBalance Technology comes from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society’s DEWS II report. This landmark research established that tears are far more than just moisture. They’re a complex biological system containing specific electrolytes, nutrients, and protective compounds. When a contact lens sits on your eye, it disrupts this natural system by splitting your tear film into two separate layers. ProBalance Technology addresses this disruption by replicating the beneficial components of your natural tears directly within the lens material.
The Three-Part Formula Behind ProBalance
ProBalance Technology combines three categories of active ingredients, each playing a specific role in maintaining eye health and comfort.
Electrolytes like potassium work at the cellular level to support normal eye function. Research shows potassium helps protect your cornea from UV radiation and maintains proper corneal thickness. It’s also found in high concentrations in your natural tears, making it essential for a balanced ocular environment.
Osmoprotectants including erythritol and glycerin support your tear film’s ability to spread evenly across your eye and prevent rapid evaporation. These ingredients reduce tear film break-up, which is a major cause of contact lens discomfort during extended wear.
Moisturizers and wetting agents like Poloxamine 1107 and Poloxamer 181 ensure the lens surface stays smooth and wet throughout the day. These ingredients are powerful enough to remove debris and resist protein deposits while maintaining the lens flexibility you need for all-day comfort.
Why This Matters for Your Eyes
The combination of these three ingredient groups creates a microenvironment that more closely mirrors your natural tear composition. This means your eyes experience less stress when wearing the lenses because the natural balance your eyes expect is partially restored. Studies have shown that contact lens wearers in ProBalance Technology lenses maintain 96 percent of their lens moisture for a full 16-hour day, dramatically reducing afternoon dryness compared to traditional daily disposables.
ProBalance Technology Products Available Today
Bausch + Lomb offers two main contact lens products featuring ProBalance Technology. INFUSE One-Day is designed for everyday wearers seeking all-day comfort from a daily disposable lens. The combination of advanced kalifilcon A silicone hydrogel material and ProBalance Technology delivers the moisture retention and clarity that busy professionals and active lifestyles demand.
INFUSE One-Day Multifocal takes this technology further by adding advanced 3-Zone Progressive Design that provides seamless vision at all distances while maintaining the same exceptional hydration and comfort. This makes it the ideal choice for presbyopic patients who need vision correction at near, intermediate, and distance ranges.
The Bottom Line
ProBalance Technology represents a fundamental shift in how contact lens manufacturers approach comfort. Instead of asking patients to adapt to their lenses, Bausch + Lomb engineered lenses that adapt to your eyes. Whether you experience mild dryness or have struggled with previous contact lens discomfort, ProBalance Technology offers a science-backed solution that actually works.
Related Products with ProBalance Technology
- INFUSE One-Day Contact Lenses – Best daily disposable contact lenses for dry eyes and all-day comfort
- INFUSE One-Day Multifocal Contact Lenses – Best multifocal contact lenses for presbyopia with ProBalance Technology
