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Opternative partners with Sight Supply to offer contact lens prescriptions
Opternative announced it has partnered with Sight Supply to provide access to online prescription technology on Sightsupply.com.
Olympic skier, ophthalmic industry CEO endorses comanagement
Ryan Heckman, president and CEO of ICON Eyecare, was raised in Colorado on the Western Slope, where he grew up skiing.
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Study shows increasing myopia in Canada, benefits of time outdoors
A pilot study conducted in the Waterloo region of Canada found an estimated myopia prevalence of 6% in children between 6 and 8 years of age, growing to 28.9% in the 11-year-old to 13-year-old age group.
Eyenovia myopia micro-therapy advances to phase 3 trial
The U.S. FDA has advanced Eyenovia Inc.’s therapeutic program for progressive myopia treatment, MicroPine, into phase 3 clinical development.
Essilor president announces goal to eradicate poor vision in one generation
NEW YORK – Essilor of America President Eric Leonard said that 2.5 billion people on the planet do not have vision correction, and “we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to participate in this fight for better vision.”
CooperVision announces plus powers for daily disposable toric
NEW YORK – CooperVision announced the addition of plus powers to its MyDay toric daily disposable contact lenses, here at Vision Expo East.
FDA posts warning letter to Opternative
The FDA issued a warning letter to Opternative CEO Aaron Dallek regarding the company’s online eye examination mobile app.
Proposed bill promotes earlier eye exams for Calif. students
California Assemblymember Autumn Burke introduced legislation aiming to send students to school with healthy eyes and clear vision on the first day of class.
Reduced reading performance linked to binocular vision anomalies
A significant percentage of children with reduced reading ability often present with abnormal binocular or accommodative test results, according to a study.
Kentucky bill to protect consumers in online eye care heads to Senate
House Bill 191, ensures that the use of technology for eye care would provide reasonable standards and consumer protections, has passed the Kentucky House of Representatives by a vote of 90-7.
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