Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Many patients are interested in contact lenses but wait for their provider to bring them up, according to a clinician speaking at Optometry’s Meeting about a recent Contact Lens Institute report.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Listening to patients’ complaints and noting refractive or keratometry changes can enable clinicians to identify keratoconus even in the absence of a topographer, a speaker said at Optometry’s Meeting.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Although most ocular injuries from Nerf-type gun projectiles are limited to the anterior segment and have good long-term visual outcomes, researchers strongly advise safety eye wear during use.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Successful multifocal contact lens fitting starts with a good refraction, an industry executive said here at Optometry’s Meeting.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In this Healio video, William Reindel, OD, shares research that demonstrates a high level of patient satisfaction with Bausch + Lomb’s Infuse contact lenses, providing a practice growth opportunity for eye care providers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Patients with keratoconus may need a variety of contact lenses after surgery, making it critical for clinicians to have multiple options in their toolbox, according to a speaker at Optometry’s Meeting.

Online eye wear retailer Zenni Optical announced it has expanded its product offerings to include contact lenses, according to a company press release.

Bausch + Lomb introduced its Infuse for Astigmatism silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lens in the United States.

New data from The Vision Council’s Consumer InSights and Market inSights reports show that the optical industry continues to grow, with rising in-person purchases for eye wear and contact lenses in the first quarter of 2024.

Bausch + Lomb announced the U.S. launch of Zenlens Echo, a non-prosthetic custom scleral contact lens technology designed for a range of fit needs, including patients with advanced ocular conditions such as corneal degeneration.