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Report can predict risk for visual field progression in glaucoma
A progression report provided comparable predictions for the risk of fast visual field progression in patients with open-angle glaucoma, according to a retrospective multicenter study published in the Journal of Glaucoma.
Photochromic contact lenses do not impair driving performance
The use of senofilcon A photochromic contact lens did not impair or diminish driving performance or vision, according to findings from a randomized, single-center, crossover study published in Optometry and Vision Science.
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Myopia control contact lenses safe for a lifetime of wear
The use of contact lenses for myopia control was safe starting in childhood and over the course of a lifetime and carried potential preventive ocular health benefits compared with the lifetime risk for visual impairment from myopia, according to findings from a recent study.
Data reaffirm contact lenses safe for healthy individuals during COVID-19
As questions and mixed information about how to remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to circle online, the CDC and data from a new peer-reviewed paper by five prominent ocular scientists confirm that healthy individuals can continue to wear contact lenses.
BAK-free glaucoma medications may reduce toxicity-related ocular surface disease
Glaucoma medications free of preservatives, such as benzalkonium chloride, may significantly reduce toxicity-related ocular surface disease, according to findings published in The Clinical Ophthalmologist Journal.
Symmetric scleral lenses reduce postlens tear layer asymmetries
The use of symmetric scleral lenses led to decreased postlens tear layer asymmetries instantaneously following insertion in healthy eyes, according to findings published in Eye & Contact Lens.
BLOG: Patient care in the time of COVID-19
The rate at which the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated makes the days (all of 2 weeks ago) when I was asking patients to reschedule if they showed any signs of illness seem quaint. Now, like most of you, we are fully shut down.
Ophthalmic industry keeps focus on patient care during COVID-19
As practicing optometrists and their staffs have adjusted hours and operations amidst the new environment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, so too has the eye care industry found avenues to continue business and provide much-needed information and products to physicians and the public.
Optometry’s Meeting canceled in response to COVID-19
The 2020 Optometry’s Meeting, originally scheduled for June 24 to 28 in Washington, D.C., has been canceled as part of the organization’s commitment to prioritize the health and safety of members, staff and attendees along with their families and patients, according to an announcement from American Optometric Association president Barbara L. Horn, OD, and American Optometric Student Association presidentelect Alex J. Bennett.
Alcon a “nimbler company” since spinoff from Novartis, president says
ATLANTA – Alcon is now able to bring more products to the market and provide better support to clinicians since its spinoff from Novartis a year ago, Sergio Duplan, Alcon’s region president, North America, told Primary Care Optometry News here at SECO.
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