Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

A study found higher tear cytokine concentration and conjunctival cell metaplasia in reusable soft contact lens wearers as compared with daily disposable lens wearers, indicating higher ocular inflammatory responses.

The eye care community has seen much activity in the contact lens arena over the past week.

CooperVision announced that its Unilateral Pricing Policy no longer applies to the Biofinity Energys contact lens.

The Brien Holden Vision Institute and mark’ennovy, a manufacturer of monthly contact lenses, have signed a global licensing agreement to create new silicone hydrogel contact lenses to address myopia control and presbyopia.

Hubble, a direct-to-consumer contact lens brand, is now available in Canada.

The association between body fat percentage and gender, wear of contact lenses and older age were significant predictors of less ocular comfort, according to a study in Eye & Contact Lens.

Analysis of tears in symptomatic and nonsymptomatic contact lens wearers suggested that inflammatory processes, due to increased concentration of leukotriene B4, may be involved in the sensation of discomfort that contact lenses cause in some wearers.

In recognition of Contact Lens Health Week, sponsored by the CDC, Primary Care Optometry News spoke with Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd, on how to talk to patients about annual exams, where they purchase lenses and lens hygiene.

Substantial percentages of adults and adolescents reported noncompliance with recommended contact lens storage case and lens replacement schedules, according to Jennifer R. Cope, MD, and fellow researchers in a recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the CDC.

Today, the U.S. is watching a total eclipse, and many may not be taking the necessary precautions for safe viewing.