Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Alcon executives presented a virtual program at this year’s American Academy of Optometry meeting featuring updates on their eye care product lines and the new digital platform, Marlo, for contact lens ordering.

Facebook announced at its virtual conference “a multiyear collaboration” with EssilorLuxottica to develop smart glasses that integrate social and lens technologies with leading fashion brands.

Zeiss Vision Care US announced the launch of UVClean to ease compliance with hygiene protocols in the optical dispensary.

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The recently introduced Contact Lens Rule Modernization Act would update prescription verification requirements by prohibiting passive robocalls and changing patient notification processes.

EnChroma Inc. said in a press release that the Lx Eyewear device series could help people with low vision and age-related vision impairments.

Many of the dry eye patients I see are unaware of the treatment options that could result in their successfully wearing contact lenses.

The CDC disseminated information about hygienic contact lens practices through social media, newsletters and other digital channels as part of Contact Lens Health Week from Aug. 17 to 21.

During a CooperVision-sponsored webinar announcing the U.S. launch of MiSight contact lenses for myopia control in pediatric patients, Michele Andrews, OD, suggested three at-home tests parents can use to determine whether their child can see a 20/20-sized letter.

Bausch + Lomb introduced Infuse silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lenses.