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Study highlights global economic burden of uncorrected myopia
The World Council of Optometry and Brien Holden Vision Institute are collaborating on Myopia Awareness Week, May 13 to 19, to improve communication about the impact of myopia.
One-fourth of children in India do not wear their glasses
One out of four students who need spectacles does not wear them, often due to teasing and bullying by peers, according to an investigation carried out in India.
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Optometry groups say proposed changes to Contact Lens Rule fall short
The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety and the American Optometric Association voiced support for some of the changes the FTC proposed to the Contact Lens Rule last week, but the groups were still dissatisfied with several points, including the prescription verification process and paperwork burden on the doctor and patient.
Asepticys completes clinical trials for new contact lens solution
Asepticys LLC announced the successful completion of its multisite clinical trial for a new contact lens solution designed for rapid disinfection.
FTC proposes changes to Contact Lens Rule
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on changes it recently proposed to its Contact Lens Rule.
GP contacts better than spectacles in children with monocular aphakia
Children who undergo surgery for monocular congenital cataract can benefit from the use of gas-permeable contact lenses, while spectacles are not the ideal correction, according to a study.
Daily disposable contact lenses cause less damage to ocular surface
A study comparing different types of contact lenses found that daily disposable options cause less damage to the ocular surface and less increase of proinflammatory cytokines as compared with reusable options.
Study recognizes learning curve associated with scleral lens fitting
Practitioners with no or minimal previous training can rapidly improve their ability to fit scleral gas permeable contact lenses, both in regular and irregular corneas, according to a study.
Tangible Science launches solution for coated contact lenses
Tangible Science LLC announced the launch of a multipurpose cleaning solution for its Hydra-PEG coated contact lenses.
Lack of knowledge regarding risk of water exposure to contact lenses exists
A study published in Cornea asserted that guidelines should be implemented by manufacturers to address the risks contact lens wearers face when exposing their contact lenses or storage cases to water.
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