Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

LAS VEGAS – Costa announced the relaunch of its Rx lab program with the addition and expansion of several new lens technologies, in a press conference here at Vision Expo West.

LAS VEGAS – Digital Eye Lab announced the launch of EZConnect eye wear ordering at a press conference here at Vision Expo West.

The World Council of Optometry launched A Global Competency-Based Model of Scope of Practice in Optometry with the mission of providing a framework for managing the challenges of “increased practitioner mobility across borders” and promoting more standardized optometric education worldwide.

LAS VEGAS – A company that launched its products online 1 year ago is now partnering with eye care providers to distribute customized collections of multiple frames and/or lenses to patients.

LAS VEGAS – CooperVision is searching for innovative clinicians who provide the best possible care to their patients while building a prosperous practice.

LAS VEGAS – PFO Global Inc. announced the Oct. 1 launch of Just the Rx, a website that allows online shoppers to choose and order spectacle lens features, but drives the patient to the eye care provider for the exam, prescription and frame selection.

LAS VEGAS – QSpex announced the Sept. 10 launch of its Manhattan optical service center, which provides premium prescription eye wear within 4 hours, delivered to the eye care provider’s office or the patient’s location of choice.

SAN DIEGO — Researchers have developed a microbial sensing device that alerts contact lens wearers of unsafe levels of bacteria and to discard the lens. They presented their findings at ICAAC 2015.

LAS VEGAS – Adlens launched a new version of its Interface lens designed to protect eyes from 80% of harmful blue light emitted by digital screens.

LAS VEGAS – Panelists at the Global Contact Lens Forum shared techniques they use in their practices for promoting contact lens wear.