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Consider combining atropine with optical solutions for myopia management
As the number of myopia cases increases globally, implementing effective therapies to slow the progression and provide optimal vision correction is critical.
BLOG: 4 ways optometrists can help patients navigate keratoconus
Patients with keratoconus are known to have higher rates of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric diagnoses compared with the general population.
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Johnson & Johnson Vision increases range of Abiliti overnight contact lenses
Johnson & Johnson Vision announced that the FDA approved a parameter expansion for Acuvue Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management from 4 D to 6 D.
Alcon to launch Total30 for astigmatism in early 2023
SAN DIEGO — Alcon announced plans to introduce a toric design for its Total30 contact lenses in early 2023, according to company executives who spoke during a press conference for the company’s 75th anniversary at Academy 2022.
Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson overnight contact lenses to treat myopia
Health Canada has approved Johnson & Johnson Vision’s Acuvue Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management, the company announced in a press release.
SightGlass spectacle lenses reduced axial length in children after 3 years
SAN DIEGO — Diffusion Optics Technology spectacle lenses were safe and statistically significantly reduced axial length at 3 years in children who began treatment between ages 6 and 10 years, according to a study presented at Academy 2022.
MiSight myopia control contact lens slows fastest progressing eyes the most
SAN DIEGO — Data from a 7-year clinical study of the MiSight 1-Day myopia control lens indicated that the fastest progressing eyes slowed the most during treatment, as reported at a virtual press conference held during Academy 2022.
Study finds NaturalVue Multifocal contacts slow myopic progression
More than 90% of children with myopia experienced a decrease in progression with the use of NaturalVue Multifocal contact lenses, according to study results published in Clinical Ophthalmology.
Survey: Ortho-K fitting has high potential for growth over next 2 years
A recent survey estimated that nearly 3,000 practitioners are prescribing and fitting orthokeratology, and that number is expected to climb in the next 2 years, according to new research in Optometry and Vision Science.
CooperVision expands MyDay toric parameter range, plans to add Energys design
LAS VEGAS — CooperVision announced the expansion of its MyDay toric contact lens line to match the range of the Biofinity toric2, as well the addition of MyDay Energys to its product portfolio, during Vision Expo West.
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