Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

In a recent Optometry and Vision Science study designed to evaluate melimine-coated contact lenses, researchers found that the lenses retained high antibacterial activity after wear.

SpecialEyes announced the release of its fully customizable 54 multifocal contact lens.

A new study in Optometry and Vision Science reports that employees in technical, administrative or intellectual occupations are more likely to wear optical correction than unskilled professionals.

In the wake of Essilor International completing its acquisition of Transitions Optical from PPG Industries Inc., Transitions announced changes to several top leadership positions.

PPG Industries Inc. announced Tuesday the completion of a previously-announced sale of Transitions Optical to Essilor International.

NEW YORK – Adlens announced a new partnership with Canadian eye wear distributor Superclip Canada Inc. and presented its new product, Adlens Sundials, at Vision Expo East.

NEW YORK – Transitions Optical introduced an online tool that enables patients to experience vision seen through Transitions lenses, here at Vision Expo East.

NEW YORK – Executives from Sauflon and Vision Source announced at a joint press conference here at Vision Expo East that the contact lens manufacturer has introduced a portfolio of daily disposable silicone hydrogel contact lenses through the network of privately practicing optometrists.

NEW YORK – With the increased use of mobile phones, iPads, tablets and compact fluorescent and LED light bulbs, exposure to high-energy blue light is commonplace. Here at Vision Expo East, a panel of experts detailed the risks of this exposure and ways to reduce it.

NEW YORK – Shamir announced new products including an eye care practice tool at its press conference today at Vision Expo East.