Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

The WHO is modeling its new Training in Assistive Products program after VisionSpring’s global methodology to help health care workers in underserved countries identify presbyopia and distribute reading glasses to those in need.

Avulux and Axon Optics have partnered to expand access to the latest light management lens technology for people with migraines, Avulux announced in a press release.

Demand for eye wear and eye care remained steady throughout 2022, fueled in part by consumer purchase of sunglasses during the summer months, according to the latest Vision Council Consumer inSights Report.

Alcon announced plans to launch its Total30 for Astigmatism, a reusable, water-gradient contact lens, in the U.S. and Europe beginning early 2023.

Despite having reduced high-contrast and glare visual acuity with toric orthokeratology lenses, study participants preferred them over soft toric multifocal lenses, researchers reported in Optometry and Vision Science.

SAN DIEGO — Johnson & Johnson Vision highlighted the launch of Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day at Academy 2022.

Bausch + Lomb announced that the company received 510(k) FDA clearance for its Biotrue Hydration Boost Contact Lens Rehydrating drops.

The Federal Trade Commission has proposed updating its Ophthalmic Practices Rules to require optometrists and ophthalmologists to retain written confirmation from patients indicating they were given their eyeglass prescription.

The Vision Council has released its Focused Insights: Online vs. In-Person Buyers 2022 report, which details key similarities and differences between eye wear consumers, including demographic data, purchasing habits and vision care use.

Patients consistently rated Biotrue Hydration Plus above 85 on a scale of 0 to 100 when assessing performance, comfort, vision, impression and cleanliness with their current contact lenses, according to a study presented at Academy 2022.