Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Today the FDA cleared the first contact lens to incorporate an additive that automatically darkens the lens when exposed to bright light: the Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc.

Thomas Aller, OD, FBCLA, has launched an educational and informational website, ManageMyopia.org, to enable easy access to a centralized source of carefully vetted data to help eye care professionals provide better care.

The Vision Council’s Lens Division, along with the Lens Product Description Standard Committee, has updated the Lens Description Standard to include changes in the color and filter categories.

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed the Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act into law March 30, establishing safeguards and limitations on the use of automated or virtual equipment for assessing the eye and generating prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.

Three-dimensional depth perception significantly improves when patients with keratoconus switch from spectacles to gas-permeable contact lenses, according to a study, with binocular keratoconus showing greater improvement.

Opternative announced it has partnered with Sight Supply to provide access to online prescription technology on Sightsupply.com.

Specsy, a Canadian-based company, will announce the launch of its custom 3D printed eye wear line to the U.S. market at Vision Expo East.

Opternative announced it is working with the FDA to comply with regulatory requirements.

As part of Save Your Vision Month this March, the American Optometric Association encourages video gamers to give their eyes a rest using the 20-20-20 rule.

Patients receiving copies of their contact lens prescriptions is a key component of the Contact Lens Rule, according to Elizabeth Delaney.