Optics News

Despite current efforts in eye care and vision health, as the world population increases and ages it could potentially lead to a threefold increase in blindness by 2050, according to a press release from the World Council of Optometry.

CHICAGO – “There does not appear to be long-term impact of presumably healed concussion on general visual function, but those with visual symptoms had worse visual acuity and slower central visuomotor reaction time,” Kristine Dalton, OD, PhD, FAAO, reported here at the American Academy of Optometry meeting.

CHICAGO – Researchers found subtle improvements in low contrast visual acuity and comfort with an extended depth of focus lens in young adults, according to a study presented here at the American Academy of Optometry.

CHICAGO – The design of the BostonSight Scleral lens, launched here at the American Academy of Optometry meeting, was based on 6 years’ worth of data from more than 7,000 eyes, according to a company executive.

CHICAGO – A dual focus contact lens was found to significantly reduce myopia progression and axial elongation at 1, 2 and 3 years when compared to a single vision lens, according to a presentation here at the American Academy of Optometry meeting.

Visual impairment was significantly associated with worse cognitive function and senile dementia in a study based on two nationally representative samples of the U.S. population.

LAS VEGAS – Shamir announced expanded material availability of its blue light blocking treatment as well as the launch of a new visual reality video to showcase the benefits of the Shamir Attitude III fashion and sport lens.

LAS VEGAS – An optician involved in the making of the PBS documentary, Sight: The Story of Vision, hopes the film inspires creativity and helps eye care providers “feel great” about what they do for their patients.

LAS VEGAS – Corneal collagen cross-linking is quickly becoming the first line of treatment for progressive keratoconus, Clark Chang, OD, director of specialty contact lens, Wills Eye Hospital, and director of clinical services, TLC Vision, said here at Vision Expo West.

LAS VEGAS – Only 6% of U.S. consumers reported that they had spoken with an eye care professional about the amount of time they use digital devices, according to a new study commissioned by CooperVision and shared here at Vision Expo West.