Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Gas permeable and silicone elastomer lenses are both recommended in managing infantile aphakia, but visual acuity data in the Eye & Contact Lens study fail to provide evidence as to which lens material is the best option.

CHICAGO – Blue light-filtering spectacle lenses were found to help regulate melatonin levels and may be used in certain populations to lessen the effects of light exposure at night, researchers reported here at the American Academy of Optometry meeting.

The total vision care industry generated $40.21 billion in revenue over the last year ending in the third quarter of 2017, which represents a decrease of 0.1%, or $46.1 million, compared to 2016 totals, according to a VisionWatch quarterly market research report.

Study results from the Brien Holden Vision Institute suggest that if a multifocal contact lens wearer is not satisfied with the lenses at fitting, they are unlikely to be satisfied after the trial period.

CooperVision announced that Avaira Vitality, a 2-week toric contact lens, is now available in plus powers, high minus powers and a -2.25-D cylinder.

A 12-foot by 8-foot acrylic mural created by attendees and finished by artist John Park at the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Chicago was installed at the Centre for Ocular Research & Education at the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science last week.

National Vision Administrators, a national vision benefits company, has a mission to educate consumers to make more educated choices in eye care and eye wear.

The Vision Council held its annual Government and Regulatory Affairs Committee Capitol Hill Fly-In this week to better connect member companies and their elected officials.

Soft contact lens manufacturer CooperVision announced Dec. 1 that it acquired Paragon Vision Sciences, maker of orthokeratology and specialty contact lenses and gas permeable materials.

Essilor and Luxottica announced that the proposed combination between the two companies has been cleared by the Canadian Competition Bureau.