Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

An investigation involving healthy adult eyes naïve to scleral contact lens wear identified a minimal effect on IOP homeostasis and optic nerve morphology after wearing lenses.

Investigators encouraged early multifocal lens intervention for patients nearing age 40 years despite finding no significant difference in comfort between multifocal and single lens wear, according to a study published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

Scleral contact lenses for the visual rehabilitation of patients with keratoconus were safe and efficacious, according to a record review published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Johnson & Johnson Vision announced the launch of Acuvue Oasys Multifocal with Pupil Optimized Design for patients with presbyopia.

CooperVision has partnered with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the World Council of Optometry to address worldwide myopia and promote a standard of care for the disease, the company announced in recent press releases.

MediPrint Ophthalmic announced that the SIGHT-1 clinical trial found a favorable safety and tolerability profile and demonstrated single dose efficacy of the LLT-BMT1 drug-eluting contact lens to treat mild to moderate glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Johnson & Johnson Vision’s Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen, a drug-releasing combination contact lens designed for both vision correction and allergic eye itch relief.

A 6-year clinical trial of 114 children between the ages of 8 and 12 years confirmed the safety of daily disposable hydrogel contact lenses and identified slowed progression of myopia in children who wore CooperVision’s MiSight lenses.

Razer, a lifestyle brand for gamers, announced it has entered the eye wear and wearable technology industry with a new product geared toward remote working.

Results from the Vision Council’s 2021 Eyecare Provider Insights Survey show high capture rates despite low numbers of eye exams, with 55% of providers reporting capture rates being normal or better than typical January results.