Bausch & Lomb Vision Care adjusts focus on lens care

ROCHESTER, N.Y. Bausch & Lomb Vision Care on Friday announced a renewed focus on its ReNu brand of lens care solutions through a U.S. consumer rebranding effort that targets both eye care practitioners and consumers with messaging around ReNu Fresh Lens Comfort (formerly ReNu MultiPlus) and ReNu Sensitive Eyes (formerly ReNu Multipurpose Solution). New packaging around Sensitive Eyes begins shipping this month.

Additionally, the company recently established a dedicated U.S. lens care solution and eye care product sales force that primarily is responsible for engaging with eye care practitioners and keeping them updated on the benefits of B&L products for their patients and their practice. The sales team presently is focusing on eye care professionals across the East Coast, and will be moving its emphasis to the West Coast by next year.

“We felt that it was time to rejuvenate our original ReNu brand of lens care solutions ... that clearly articulates the specific benefits of each formula,” stated Steven Robins, president, North America, Vision Care. “With ReNu Fresh Lens Comfort and ReNu Sensitive Eyes, we can more directly help meet existing consumer needs, such as the desire for a fresh lens feeling daily or for a solution that is gentle enough for sensitive eyes.”

B&L also has launched a fully integrated consumer marketing campaign, which includes www.renufresh.com, a free-standing advertising insert distributed in newspapers nationally, in-store shelf talkers and banners and an online advertising and search keyword campaign.

The Web site, which features lens care information and tips for consumers, includes a B&L Wear & Care video and a coupon for the Fresh Lens Comfort solution. Consumers also are able to vote for their favorite fresh image of the day.