Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

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 announced that it is in discussions to purchase a 76.72% ownership interest in GrandVision NV of HAL Holding NV.

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.

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.

Alcon announced the launch of Air Optix plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism in the U.S.

ST. LOUIS – Clinicians identified as “Best Practices” by CooperVision said personalized service is helping them thrive despite online competition.

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.

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.

ST. LOUIS – Alcon Vision Care general manager Sean Clark said the company is highlighting a number of innovations here at Optometry’s Meeting.

ST. LOUIS – Advocacy in eye health, product innovation and the patient experience are three areas of focus for Thomas Swinnen, the new North American president for Johnson & Johnson Vision Care.