Optics News

by Alex Andrich, OD, FCOVD

Global authorities in myopia management shared the latest research and efforts to manage the growing prevalence of myopia, here at a CooperVision-hosted panel discussion held prior to the American Academy of Optometry meeting in San Antonio.

CMS published its final rule for Medicare’s 2019 Physician Fee Schedule, and “the American Optometric Association and affiliates left their mark on key policy considerations that affect optometry and secured a resounding affirmation of comprehensive eye examinations,” according to an announcement from the AOA.

SAN ANTONIO – Ophthalmic organizations and industry convened here at the American Academy of Optometry meeting to discuss a collaborative effort to educate the public on the growing myopia epidemic.

by Leonard J. Press, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

To the Editor:

OrCam Technologies Ltd. introduced voice commands for the OrCam MyEye 2 and OrCam MyReader 2 artificial vision devices as part of its latest software update.

Senaptec, an Oregon-based start-up, is bringing new visual training technology to the public to help both athletes and patients improve eye-brain connectivity.

Bausch + Lomb announced that it received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for Bausch + Lomb Ultra Multifocal for Astigmatism contact lenses.

Dark adaptation was found to be strongly correlated with axial length in highly myopic eyes, suggesting that globe elongation has an impact on dark adaptation.