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The eye care community has seen much activity in the contact lens arena over the past week.
Read the latest industry announcements and provocative research findings.
People with higher body fat may be more likely to report dry eye
The association between body fat percentage and gender, wear of contact lenses and older age were significant predictors of less ocular comfort, according to a study in Eye & Contact Lens.
CooperVision removes Energys lens from UPP program
CooperVision announced that its Unilateral Pricing Policy no longer applies to the Biofinity Energys contact lens.
Inflammation found to cause discomfort in contact lens wear
Analysis of tears in symptomatic and nonsymptomatic contact lens wearers suggested that inflammatory processes, due to increased concentration of leukotriene B4, may be involved in the sensation of discomfort that contact lenses cause in some wearers.
BHVI, mark’ennovy announce international strategic partnership
The Brien Holden Vision Institute and mark’ennovy, a manufacturer of monthly contact lenses, have signed a global licensing agreement to create new silicone hydrogel contact lenses to address myopia control and presbyopia.