Contact Lenses News

Myopic children younger than 12 years reported better overall quality of life after switching from spectacles to contact lenses, a study reported.

Myopic children younger than 12 years reported better overall quality of life after switching from spectacles to contact lenses, a study reported.

Polymerase chain reaction was found to be a rapid assay compared to conventional cultures in detecting Pseudomonas aeruginosa in contact lens-induced severe, partially treated corneal ulcers.

Different disinfecting solutions used during storage of silicone hydrogel lenses result in different levels and types of contamination, a study showed.

Implantation of toric implantable collamer lenses proved safe and effective in treating myopic astigmatism, according to a study.

A range of contact lens-related symptoms can be reduced with the use of comfort-enhanced lenses for daily disposal and daily wear that are replaced every 1 to 4 weeks, a study said.

Bausch + Lomb has voluntarily recalled a limited number of lots of its ReNu Multi-Purpose Solution and ReNu MultiPlus multi-purpose solution in Europe and the Middle East, the company announced.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Vistakon announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of 1-Day Acuvue TruEye brand contact lenses made of silicone hydrogel material.

Compliant contact lens wearers had better end-of-day comfort and better vision when their lenses needed to be replaced than noncompliant patients, a study found.

Brief, passive exposure to cigarette smoke increases tear instability and causes damage to the ocular surface epithelia, according to a study.