Optics News

Cataract postop patients can present with a myriad of optical complaints after surgery. Dysphotopsias are one of the most frequently mentioned concern at the day 1 postoperative visit. In short, dysphotopsias are the things that patients see but we as doctors cannot see.

Near and distance stereoacuity were significantly lower in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma than in controls, according to researchers.

Sun wear manufacturer Maui Jim has introduced a line of frames for ophthalmic lenses.

I recently had the privilege of presenting at our institution’s 63rd annual ophthalmic conference. A regional meeting with a rich history of exceptional continuing education, I knew this year would be no different. With a world-renowned faculty and topics running the gamut from OCT in neurodegenerative disease to manipulating corneal refractive index in refractive surgery to gene therapy in inherited retinal disease, I pondered how I could complement such a robust program. After much consideration – and some consternation – I decided on a topic. Myopia.

Opternative announced the launch of EZRx, a software solution that enables eye care providers to offer digital refractions and visual acuity tests on their websites.

Contact lenses incorporating negative spherical aberration do not improve vision in nonpresbyopic adult myopes, according to a study conducted at the Brien Holden Vision Institute in Sydney, Australia.

Today the FDA cleared the first contact lens to incorporate an additive that automatically darkens the lens when exposed to bright light: the Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc.

Thomas Aller, OD, FBCLA, has launched an educational and informational website, ManageMyopia.org, to enable easy access to a centralized source of carefully vetted data to help eye care professionals provide better care.

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed the Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act into law March 30, establishing safeguards and limitations on the use of automated or virtual equipment for assessing the eye and generating prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.

Colonial Life, a worksite benefits insurance company, launched Colonial Life and Dental, which will allow employers to offer vision and dental benefits to workers.