Optics News

Researchers found that ocular response to optical defocus varied significantly depending on the time of day.

Spherocylindrical refraction performed with the Vmax Voice Activ Subjective Refractor yielded results that were not statistically different from those achieved using a traditional phoropter.

Researchers found that young adult wearers of multifocal contact lenses viewing binocularly with significant transition zones generally take advantage of the lens add powers to reduce their accommodative responses, according to a study in Optometry & Vision Science.

The therapeutic EyePrintPRO scleral lens offers improvement in a variety of eye diseases, including limbal stem cell deficiency, post-PRK decentered ablation and pellucid marginal degeneration, according to researchers in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology.

Wearing progressive-addition lenses specially designed for use with handheld digital devices resulted in increased working distance and better eye comfort, according to a study.

Hill-Rom announced that its Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener has been improved to better serve a greater range of patients.

Bausch + Lomb announced FDA approval of the Bausch + Lomb Ultra family of contact lenses for extended wear of up to 6 nights and 7 days of continuous wear.

Signet Armorlite has added Kodak Unique DRO progressive lenses to the Kodak Lens Professional Series.

Index of high decentration and index of vertical asymmetry were most effective at detecting early stages of keratoconus, while D-index was better suited as the disease progressed, according to a study.

On April 24 Gov. Larry Hogan signed HB 1110, which mandates preventive measures to protect children from myopia, dry eye disease and other conditions that may be associated with excessive digital screen use.