Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Bausch + Lomb, a subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, announced that it has launched a new multipurpose solution for soft and silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

Essilor shareholders approved the planned combination between Essilor and Luxottica and the appointment of future EssilorLuxottica board of directors at a special meeting and combined general meeting.

Hilco Vision announced that it has acquired the cases and accessories division of LBI.

GfK’s point-of-sale data showed an increase in overall dollar growth in soft contacts, but the number of new contact wearers has remained steady, according to a press release.

The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed legislation prohibiting a provider from issuing an initial or renewal prescription for contact lenses without an in-person eye exam and solely using data obtained from a remote refractive testing device.

The Vision Council has released a report about the health risks associated with exposure to the sun’s UV rays.

CooperVision is seeking proposals for its Science & Technology Awards Program.

Researchers report that vitamin E loading could effectively increase the amount of ciprofloxacin binding in commercial silicone-based soft contact lenses and sustain the release time in artificial tears, according to a study in Eye & Contact Lens.

Seventy-two percent of 18 online sites evaluated failed to adhere to FTC and FDA regulations for selling decorative contact lenses.

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