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Essilor expands offerings with specialty lenses, new lab in US
Essilor announced the launch of its new Specialty Lens Lab that creates lenses specifically for patients with low vision.
Researchers find link between pain sensitivity, ocular discomfort
Pain sensitivity plays a role in patients’ perception of ocular discomfort, according to results of a study involving 42 experienced contact lens wearers.
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Brien Holden Vision Institute launches online myopia management guide
The Brien Holden Vision Institute has developed an online resource entitled “Guidelines for Myopia Management,” designed for eye care professionals who manage patients with myopia.
Study finds contact lenses disposed down the drain do not degrade
A research team from Arizona State University garnered national media attention as a result of their study at a wastewater treatment plant showing that contact lens polymers do not degrade when disposed of via shower or sink drain or the toilet.
Senate bill calls for increase in vision safety
The Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety applauded the passage of a bill in the U.S. Senate that instructs the CDC to examine eye health research findings to increase patients’ vision safety and to update its reports on the burdens of keratitis and contact lens-related infection.
Prevent Blindness supports Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness reported that there were more than 30,000 estimated sports-related injuries in the U.S last year and has designated September as Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month.
Study shows substantial increase in time spent looking at screens
The amount of time people spend looking at a screen has increased substantially, with Americans devoting nearly half of their waking hours to it.
Eye pillow offers alternative to eyelid tape
Med-Eye Pillow was developed as a skin-safe eye protection for patients in both the ICU and undergoing surgery.
Report shows disconnect in ECP-patient expectations for 1-day silicone hydrogels
A new report from CooperVision shows common misconceptions held by eye care professionals on 1-day silicone hydrogel contact lenses.
Contact Lens Health Week focuses on patient health, safety
The CDC’s fifth annual Contact Lens Health Week, Aug. 20 to 24, will focus on patients’ health and safety with support from the Health Care Alliance for Patient Safety.
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