Optics News

LAS VEGAS – Slowing the progression of myopia can reduce the risk of other ocular pathology, with these benefits outweighing the risks of contact lens wear or atropine use, Mark A. Bullimore, MCOptom, PhD, FAAO, said during the Global Contact Lens Forum here at Vision Expo West.

Treehouse Eyes, a new company dedicated to managing myopia, announced it is collaborating with eight additional primary care practices across the country.

Zenni announced the release of Blokz Trivex impact resistant, blue light-blocking lenses to meet safety standards and durability for children.

Use of augmented reality low-vision aids for patients with retinitis pigmentosa may assist with mobility and grasp, a recent study suggests.

Refac Optical Group announced the sale of Nationwide Vision to EyeCare Partners LLC after 6 years of expansion under Refac’s ownership.

Optometry is the profession of vision. Unlike other professionals in eye care, optometrists are uniquely trained and experienced in the human visual system.

Six hours of occlusion is as effective as full-time occlusion in the treatment of severe amblyopia, and 2-hour occlusion is as effective as 6 hours for moderate amblyopia, according to a retrospective study.

A receded near point of convergence in patients with chronic concussion-related symptoms is not a diagnostic of convergence insufficiency, according to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Convergence insufficiency, accommodative dysfunction and visual field loss are common sequelae of traumatic brain injury in the absence of eye injury, according to a recent meta-analysis.

by Alecko Eskandarian