Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

NEW YORK – Essilor of America President Eric Leonard said that 2.5 billion people on the planet do not have vision correction, and “we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to participate in this fight for better vision.”

NEW YORK – CooperVision announced the addition of plus powers to its MyDay toric daily disposable contact lenses, here at Vision Expo East.

NEW YORK – Disruptions are occurring in the way patients purchase contact lenses and glasses as well as the way they seek care, Antonio Chirumbolo, OD, said here at Vision Expo East.

NEW YORK – CooperVision announced that it has selected 10 U.S. optometric practices for its 2018 Best Practices program, which recognizes those who deliver care in a visionary and innovative way, in turn, elevating the profession.

NEW YORK – Essilor of America will offer blue light filtering on all of its spectacle lenses, according to an executive here at a company-sponsored press conference held during Vision Expo East.

The FDA issued a warning letter to Opternative CEO Aaron Dallek regarding the company’s online eye examination mobile app.

NEW YORK – Excel in what you do in your practice to be considered the expert in specialty contact lenses, according to a panel at the Global Contact Lens Forum, held here during Vision Expo.

NEW YORK – Representatives of the contact lens industry discussed extended wear, comfort, daily disposable and multifocal technology during the Global Contact Lens Forum at Vision Expo East.

Eye care providers and industry representatives shared their experiences with the contact lens verification system, as outlined by the Contact Lens Rule, during an FTC-sponsored workshop on "The Contact Lens Rule and the evolving contact lens marketplace" last week.

VSP Global announced the launch of Level smart glasses, with a limited release beginning in March.