Contact Lenses/Eye Wear News

Valeant Pharmaceuticals has agreed to divest Paragon Holdings I Inc. to restore competition in the gas-permeable button market, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

The American Optometric Association spoke of the “deceptive, abusive and misleading sales tactics” by some online contact lens retailers at an Oct. 25 briefing on Capitol Hill.

The Vision Council announced the promotion of Greg Chavez to executive vice president, operations and membership, according to a press release.

The Vision Council announced a planned contribution of $3 million to the Think About Your Eyes Campaign in 2017, up from $500,000 in 2016, according to a press release from the group.

Practices that provide more multifocal fittings are growing their total contact lens portfolios faster, according to a press release from ABB Optical identifying optical trends.

Bausch + Lomb announced its continued commitment to specialty lenses in terms of product development, dedicated resources and practice growth support, in a press release from the company.

The Coalition for Contact Lens Consumer Choice announced that more than 135,000 individuals have signed the coalition’s petition urging Congress to reject the Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act and a companion bill introduced in the House of Representatives.

LAS VEGAS – CooperVision announced its second annual search for U.S. practitioners “who have found unique ways to make their businesses thrive and can share a refreshing perspective with the entire profession,” the company said in a press release.

LAS VEGAS – Adlens introduced its new brand identity, logo and tagline here at Vision Expo West.

Now in its 10th year, the World Sight Day Challenge brings North American optometric companies, networks, schools and practices together in support of the fundraiser that runs from September through October.