Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

DENVER – Susan Gromacki, OD, presented a lecture at this year’s Optometry’s Meeting as an introductory course to starting a scleral lens practice and fitting procedures.

DENVER – Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, presented an overview at this year’s Optometry’s Meeting on the current trends in presbyopia management, including available and upcoming technology and therapeutics.

ORLANDO – Eyedaptic introduced Eye3, a new-and-improved version of its augmented reality eye wear designed for patients with age-related macular degeneration and low vision, here at Vision Expo East.

A CooperVision survey found more than eight out of 10 people deal with foggy spectacles when wearing their masks during the pandemic.

Euclid Systems Corp. has released the Max orthokeratology lens, designed to reshape patients’ corneas during overnight wear for the temporary reduction of myopia.

ORLANDO – Eye care providers are fitting more patients with astigmatism and presbyopia in contact lenses, according to data from GfK Market Intelligence.

ORLANDO – ESight showcased the newest version of its head-mounted assistive technology here at Vision Expo East.

Members of the House and Senate introduced bipartisan legislation intended to improve online contact lens sale practices.

Innovega’s iOptik/eMacula system improved visual acuity and comfort in patients with low vision, according to a study presented at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting.

A presenter at this year’s SECO meeting provided an overview of ocular complications and concerns related to fitting and wear of scleral lenses, including increased cases of ocular surface disease such as dry eye.