BHC Bausch Health Companies Inc

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 17, 2020 /CNW/ -- Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health"), today announced that BAUSCH + LOMB ULTRA® monthly silicone hydrogel contact lenses have received approval from the National Medical Products Administration in China. BAUSCH + LOMB ULTRA® contact lenses feature MOISTURESEAL® technology, which maintains 95% of lens moisture for a full 16 hours.¹

"We are excited to offer BAUSCH + LOMB ULTRA® as a new option for eye care practitioners and their patients in China in the near future. BAUSCH + LOMB ULTRA® offers all-day comfort and consistent clear vision. It is a testimonial to our commitment of helping people in China to see better, live better," said Thomas J. Appio, President, Bausch + Lomb/International.

About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc., is solely focused on helping people see. Its core businesses include over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Bausch + Lomb develops, manufactures and markets one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry, which is available in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.bausch.com.

About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of pharmaceutical, medical device and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. More information can be found at www.bauschhealth.com.

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1.  Data on file. Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. Rochester, NY.

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