Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Azalea Vision announced the first on-eye test of its ALMA proprietary smart contact lens, which is designed to offer a nonsurgical solution for patients with keratoconus, corneal irregularities, photophobia and presbyopia.

We are fortunate today that not only are there new and better forms of corneal transplants, but we also do not have to refer keratoconus patients for a transplant nearly as often.

Today’s presbyopes lead increasingly digital lifestyles, with extensive attention to screens, which research shows can cause decreased and incomplete blinking, tear film instability and lead to the development of dry eye disease.

Bausch + Lomb has collected 464,100 pounds of used contact lenses, eye care and lens care materials through its One by One and Biotrue Eye Care recycling programs, according to a company press release.

Athletes rely on binocular vision much more than they may realize.

The Vision Council has released its Consumer inSights report for the third quarter of 2023, which found that responses about vision correction, managed vision care and consumer purchasing habits have remained fairly consistent this year.

As Halloween draws near, Prevent Blindness urges consumers to take extra care when considering cosmetic or decorative contact lenses or applying makeup to enhance a costume.

NEW ORLEANS — Contact lenses may have a refractive therapeutic effect on residual higher order aberrations in select patients, according to a speaker at Academy ’23.

NEW ORLEANS — Talking to patients about their eligibility for contact lenses can help them explore options for improved vision, according to a speaker at Academy ’23.

NEW ORLEANS — Former contact lens wearers who discontinued use because of discomfort or dryness can be successful if refit with an alternative brand, according to Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD.