Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

NEW YORK – A panel of practitioners told attendees here at the Global Contact Lens Forum that the contact lens prescribing rate is considered low in the U.S., but a number of factors could contribute to its growth.

NEW YORK – WebSystem3 announced here at Vision Expo East that after initial market testing, the company is expanding its LensFerry service to select optometry practices in New York and California over the next month before opening it up to additional markets.

NEW YORK – Two technologies Alcon is developing in the contact lens arena involve glucose sensing and accommodating vision correction, according to a speaker here at the Global Contact Lens Forum.

ATLANTA - As the public anticipates the commercial availability of Google Glass, a speaker here at SECO said the advent of the technology is inevitable.

ATLANTA – Volk Optical is known for its diagnostic ophthalmic lenses, but the company is now following a diversification strategy that is leading it into handheld instruments.

ATLANTA – Alcon announced here at SECO that its ClearCare hydrogen peroxide solution will now come packaged with a new-and-improved lens case design, and that ClearCare Plus with HydraGlyde will be launched later this year.

ATLANTA – Alcon is currently working on "an exclusive line of products that doctors can sell directly," the company announced at a press conference here at SECO.

ATLANTA – Bausch + Lomb announced here at SECO that its Biotrue OneDay for Presbyopia is available in an expanded low add power range

ATLANTA – Johnson & Johnson Vision Care launched 1-Day Acuvue Define contact lenses here at SECO.

Many practice management experts believe that optometry practices can be divided into two distinct businesses: a medical clinic and a retail optical store. Both of these businesses financially support the day-to-day operations of the practice and contribute to the bottom line.