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Kubota develops myopia control spectacle prototype
Kubota Vision Inc. announced it completed a myopia control wearable prototype based on Kubota Glasses technology.
VIDEO: Wearers say Infuse daily disposables improve comfort, vision
Results from a comparative study including contact lens wearers with and without lens-related dry eye showed similar high patient acceptance of Infuse daily disposable contact lenses for improved comfort and vision.
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Soft contact lenses safe for myopia control in children
Researchers found low complication rates in children wearing soft contact lenses for myopia management, according to a study published in Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics.
Contact Lens Institute launches ‘EASY’ awareness program
The EASY Way campaign provides a digital toolset and talking points for a range of eye care professionals to engage with patients on contact lens hygiene and wear and care tips, the Contact Lens Institute said in a press release.
Study: Early intervention important to slow myopia progression
A study spanning 6 years and involving more than 100 children showed that early myopia control efforts can consistently slow progression and that treatment effect can accumulate over the years.
Pandemic care: A wellness-based approach to combating digital eye strain
I approach ocular health as part of overall wellness. The things that make our bodies and minds healthier make our eyes healthier as well.
Survey: Parents underinformed about their children’s eye health
Results from two recent surveys indicate that parents tend to take a reactive rather than proactive approach to their children’s eye care and that their knowledge of myopia complications and management is lacking.
VIDEO: Early childhood myopia leads to high myopia in later adulthood
Follow-up data revealed that children who received their first myopic spectacle prescription before age 10 years had a greater than 80% chance of becoming highly myopic by their early- to mid 30s.
Bausch licenses myopia control contact lens
Bausch Health announced in a press release that one of its affiliates entered an exclusive licensing agreement for a myopia control contact lens developed by Australian nonprofit Brien Holden Vision Institute.
VIDEO: Three trials show improved comfort with Acuvue daily disposable
Meta-analysis of three clinical trials showed that patients with dry eye who switched from their habitual daily disposable or reusable contact lenses to Acuvue Oasys 1-day had significantly reduced dry eye symptoms and improved comfort.
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