Top 6 stories in contact lenses

The contact lens industry has experienced a flurry of activity over the past week or so. CooperVision, Alcon, Alden and SynergEyes have all been in the news.

CooperVision offers ECPs e-commerce service for contact lenses

Through its subsidiary, WebSystem3 LLC, CooperVision Inc. announced the launch of LensFerry, which enables patients to order replacement contact lenses via a mobile device, computer or tablet.

FDA, ophthalmic organizations to sponsor microbiology workshop

The Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health, the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Contact Lens Association of Optometrists will co-sponsor a contact lens microbiology workshop, according to a press release from the American Academy of Optometry.

CooperVision completes acquisition of Sauflon

The Cooper Companies Inc. announced that it has acquired Sauflon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. for approximately $1.2 billion.

Alcon says new contact lens pricing strategy will help sellers, patients

Alcon Laboratories Inc. submitted a written statement to the Senate Subcommittee on Antitrust Competition Policy and Consumer Rights regarding its unilateral pricing policy, explaining its rationale and anticipated benefits.

Alden names exclusive distributor

Alden Optical announced that ABB Optical Group will be its only distributor partner, effective Sept. 1.

SynergEyes raises $12 million to expand contact lens offerings

SynergEyes announced that it has raised $12 million to accelerate expansion of its contact lenses for patients with astigmatism, presbyopia and irregular corneas.