Optics News

The use of senofilcon A photochromic contact lens did not impair or diminish driving performance or vision, according to findings from a randomized, single-center, crossover study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

As questions and mixed information about how to remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic continue to circle online, the CDC and data from a new peer-reviewed paper by five prominent ocular scientists confirm that healthy individuals can continue to wear contact lenses.

The use of symmetric scleral lenses led to decreased postlens tear layer asymmetries instantaneously following insertion in healthy eyes, according to findings published in Eye & Contact Lens.

NEPTUNE, N.J. — Optometrists can play a role in improving the quality of life for patients who suffer from mild traumatic brain injury, Maria Richman, OD, FAAO, said here at the New Jersey Academy of Optometry continuing education meeting.

The 2020 Optometry’s Meeting, originally scheduled for June 24 to 28 in Washington, D.C., has been canceled as part of the organization’s commitment to prioritize the health and safety of members, staff and attendees along with their families and patients, according to an announcement from American Optometric Association president Barbara L. Horn, OD, and American Optometric Student Association presidentelect Alex J. Bennett.

by John Breck, DO

Technology used to track vertical smooth pursuit helped diagnose moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury in a recent study published in Concussion.

ATLANTA – CooperVision’s next iteration of the Biofinity brand, designed for patients with astigmatism and presbyopia, is currently available in a limited release and will come out nationwide in May.

by Michael Steiner, PT, DPT

Patients who underwent cataract surgery showed increased anterior chamber depth postoperatively, which correlated with refractive error.