Optics News

Novartis plans further clinical development of UNR844, a topical ophthalmic solution for treating presbyopia, based on results of phase 1 and 2 studies, according to a presenter here at the American Academy of Optometry virtual meeting.

Throughout my youth, competitive swimming and soccer careers, I experienced a few concussions but recovered from them quickly. When I hit my head on a countertop at home as an adult, however, I had a very different experience.

Topcon Healthcare introduced into the U.S. market the Aladdin-M, which measures corneal curvature, pupil dynamics and axial length metrics and incorporates features for keratoconus screening and contact lens fitting.

During a CooperVision-sponsored webinar announcing the U.S. launch of MiSight contact lenses for myopia control in pediatric patients, Michele Andrews, OD, suggested three at-home tests parents can use to determine whether their child can see a 20/20-sized letter.

Bausch + Lomb introduced Infuse silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lenses.

Dizziness is a common complaint after brain injury. When doctors hear, “I feel dizzy,” there is an immediate assumption of a vestibular system problem.

A proof-of-concept clinical study showed changes in axial length resulting from the use of a wearable myopia control device that replicated changes previously achieved with a bench top device.

The use of multifocal contact lenses with a high-add power outer lens may be beneficial in slowing the progression of myopia in children, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The goal of the recently launched All Children’s Health Initiative for Eye and Vision Excellence is to promote awareness among low-income and racial or ethnic minority households whose children are disproportionately more likely to have an undiagnosed vision disorder.

So much for the year 2020 to be all about eye care! What was once thought of as a slam-dunk to promote the need for comprehensive eye exams (“see 20/20 in 2020”) turned out to be a lesson in social distancing, hand washing and face masks.