Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

A proof-of-concept clinical study showed changes in axial length resulting from the use of a wearable myopia control device that replicated changes previously achieved with a bench top device.

The use of multifocal contact lenses with a high-add power outer lens may be beneficial in slowing the progression of myopia in children, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

So much for the year 2020 to be all about eye care! What was once thought of as a slam-dunk to promote the need for comprehensive eye exams (“see 20/20 in 2020”) turned out to be a lesson in social distancing, hand washing and face masks.

The Contact Lens Institute announced that it will launch an initiative to promote healthy contact lens wear and care habits this fall.

The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety has requested that Congress protect patients from the Federal Trade Commission’s recent additions to the Contact Lens Rule.

Members of Congress have requested that the Federal Trade Commission roll back its recent updates to the Contact Lens Rule.

Eyeglasses wear showed no major efficacy compared with observation in treating young children diagnosed with hyperopia, according to findings published in Ophthalmology.

Most optometrists report proactive use of cycloplegia but may still wish to have more evidence-based resources on which to base their decisions, according to a study in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

The CDC’s annual Contact Lens Health Week will work with the American Optometric Association and Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety to raise awareness of healthy lens practices Aug. 17 to 21.

MiSight daily disposable soft contact lenses were effective at slowing myopia progression compared with standard daily disposable lenses, according to study results published in Journal Optometry and Vision Science.