Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Large diameter gas-permeable contact lenses can be considered a good alternative to soft toric contact lenses for correcting refractive astigmatism, according to researchers.

In 1983 I had the privilege of co-authoring my first paper on keratoconus, “Does the Boston II Contact Lens correct keratoconus?” (Shovlin et al.). This began a career during which I’ve seen my share of patients, continued to publish and participated in clinical trials involving all aspects of keratoconus management.

The origin of keratoconus is still hotly debated. Genetic and environmental factors have been widely investigated, as has an inflammatory component.

The contact lens industry continues to thrive and innovate. We have witnessed this in recent years with the migration to daily disposables, the increasing popularity of corneal reshaping and the expanded application of scleral lenses.

Refitting presbyopic contact lens wearers of Asian descent with etafilcon A multifocal daily disposable contact lenses resulted in minimal overall staining.

Visual acuity and patient satisfaction improved in patients with irregular corneas after wearing scleral contact lenses for 1 month.

Alcon launched Air Optix plus HydraGlyde Multifocal contact lenses, combining technologies to offer presbyopic patients seamless vision at all distances as well as enhanced moisture benefits.

The U.S. approval of corneal collagen cross-linking for ectatic disorders provided hope for so many patients with keratoconus, but the real benefit of CXL is if it can be combined with a refractive procedure to give spectacle freedom.

Essilor announced the launch of its new Specialty Lens Lab that creates lenses specifically for patients with low vision.

Pain sensitivity plays a role in patients’ perception of ocular discomfort, according to results of a study involving 42 experienced contact lens wearers.