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Contact lens prescription verification bill introduced in Congress
The Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act was introduced in the House of Representatives July 25.
Surgeon designs, patents tabletop eyeglass holder
by Joshua Mali, MD
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Contact lens subscription programs foster patient loyalty
Specialty lenses are the main focus of my practice, and I believe every contact lens specialist should offer a wide variety of soft contact lenses to our many patients who have “normal eyes measured ocular surfaces,” or as my good friend Eef Van Der Worp calls them, “NEMOs.”
EssilorLuxottica announces interest in purchasing GrandVision
EssilorLuxottica announced that it is in discussions to purchase a 76.72% ownership interest in GrandVision NV of HAL Holding NV.
Report shows ECPs are driving shift to daily disposable contact lenses
A new report from CooperVision indicates that 84% of the time a patient switches from a frequent replacement contact lens to a 1-day lens it is due to the eye care provider’s recommendation.
Brief overviews available for myopia white papers
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education announced that it has published what it calls “5-minute overviews” of each recently released white paper from the International Myopia Institute.
Monthly toric contact lens available from Alcon
Alcon announced the launch of Air Optix plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism in the U.S.
Patient communication, consideration contribute to personalized service
ST. LOUIS – Clinicians identified as “Best Practices” by CooperVision said personalized service is helping them thrive despite online competition.
Industry supports National Sunglasses Day
The Vision Council is publicizing the importance of protecting the eyes from harmful ultraviolet light in honor of National Sunglasses Day, which is June 27.
VIDEO: Contact lens type determines post cross-linking fitting schedule
ST. LOUIS – Clinicians should consider the keratoconus patient’s priorities, whether it be comfort or ease of handling, when choosing a contact lens after corneal cross-linking, Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, of Wills Eye Hospital and TLC Laser Eye Centers, said here at Optometry’s Meeting.
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