Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

INDIANAPOLIS — In this Healio video, Shalu Pal, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discusses key takeaways from a recent Contact Lens Institute report, which details how practitioners and their staff can help improve contact lens wear retention rates.

INDIANAPOLIS — According to research presented at Academy 2024, the addition of high-energy visible, or HEV, filtering to soft contact lenses may improve visual acuity in conditions of atmospheric blue haze.

INDIANAPOLIS — Total30 for astigmatism contact lenses may be a viable option for patients who frequently use digital devices, according to a study presented at Academy 2024.

INDIANAPOLIS — Alcon announced the launch of Precision7, a 1-week replacement contact lens containing a new technology that provides up to 16 hours of comfort and precise vision in both sphere and toric designs, at Academy 2024.

INDIANAPOLIS — CooperVision hosted an event at Academy 2024 celebrating the fifth anniversary of MiSight’s FDA approval, which was marked by patient success stories and real-world efficacy data.

LAS VEGAS — Fifty-two percent of American consumers surveyed said a “Made in the USA” label is an important factor in their purchasing decisions, according to a report from the Vision Council.

The Vision Council released its third quarter Consumer inSights report, which revealed that consumers are prioritizing budget-friendly eye wear options and increasingly making in-person purchases.

LAS VEGAS — Findings from a recent Contact Lens Institute survey presented at Vision Expo West revealed the top three factors that keep both new and established wearers in contact lenses.

Bausch + Lomb recently announced the U.S. launch of Opal, a digital e-commerce marketplace designed to streamline ordering of contact lenses and other products, according to a press release.