Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Researchers found that twice-daily instillation of antibiotic drops has no significant effect on the incidence of inflammation in patients wearing contact lenses overnight; however, corneal infiltrative events were associated with higher levels of lens contamination. Ozkan and colleagues reported in Optometry and Vision Science that they evaluated 241 patients who wore lotrafilcon A silicone hydrogel lenses continuously for 30 days.

Researchers have measured the coefficient of friction value on human corneal tissue, providing a method of evaluating the ability of a contact lens to mimic the natural ocular environment, according to a press release from Vistakon Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care.

SEATTLE – Brien A. Holden, PhD, DSc, LOSc, stepped down as chair of Optometry Giving Sight and was honored with the organization’s Humanitarian Award for his service, here at a dinner held during the American Academy of Optometry meeting.

SEATTLE – In a comparison of extended and daily wear of a silicone hydrogel, researchers concluded that the greater frequency of lens bioburden with extended wear and a stagnant post-lens tear layer may increase the risk of infection and inflammation, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Optometry meeting.

SEATTLE – Bausch + Lomb announced the launch of PureVision2 Multi-Focal, a monthly silicone hydrogel, here at the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting.

SEATTLE – Bausch + Lomb announced the launch of PureVision2 Multi-Focal, a monthly silicone hydrogel, here at the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting.

SEATTLE – Properties that affect patients’ comfort with silicone hydrogel contact lenses are multifactorial and include wettability, which affects only not a patient’s comfort but also their visual performance, according to an investigator here.

SEATTLE – Properties that affect patients’ comfort with silicone hydrogel contact lenses are multifactorial and include wettability, which affects only not a patient’s comfort but also their visual performance, according to an investigator here.

LAS VEGAS – Spy Optic introduced at Vision Expo West the Happy Lens, a sun lens collection designed to allow in long-wave blue light rays.

LAS VEGAS – ATG Import USA introduced the Italian-made Al e Ro sunglasses to the U.S. market, the company reported in a press release distributed here at Vision Expo West.