Optics News

Eyenovia’s phase 3 CHAPERONE study evaluating low-dose atropine delivered via the company’s Optejet dispenser is not meeting its primary endpoint of a less than 0.50 D progression in visual acuity over 3 years, according to a press release.

INDIANAPOLIS — To better manage patients with myopia, optometrists must understand normal myopia progression and axial elongation, as well as trends in treatment efficacy, according to a speaker at Academy 2024.

INDIANAPOLIS — According to research presented at Academy 2024, the addition of high-energy visible, or HEV, filtering to soft contact lenses may improve visual acuity in conditions of atmospheric blue haze.

INDIANAPOLIS — Alcon announced the launch of Precision7, a 1-week replacement contact lens containing a new technology that provides up to 16 hours of comfort and precise vision in both sphere and toric designs, at Academy 2024.

Ryzumvi effectively reduced pharmacologically induced mydriasis within 60 to 90 minutes compared with placebo, while also exhibiting a favorable safety profile, according to results from two studies published in Ophthalmology.

Stephen Nedoroscik first rose to fame as “the pommel horse guy” during the Paris Olympics, after which he went viral on social media and recently made his dancing debut on season 31 of “Dancing with the Stars.”

The global optometric community is joining together to recognize the World Sight Day Challenge during the months of September and October, highlighted by a day of awareness on Oct. 10.

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation and Meta Reality Labs will fund a $1.5 million grant for three independent research studies on longitudinal visual experience and myopia outcomes, according to a foundation press release.

LAS VEGAS — Zenni Optical launched the VR Vision Screener, meant to complement a comprehensive eye exam, at Vision Expo West