Technology News

Since entering the market in 2011 as a treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction, the LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System has consistently demonstrated its efficacy, according to a 15-year review published in Ophthalmology and Therapy.

LAS VEGAS — Virtual Vision Health released an enhanced user interface for its Virtual Eye Device, the company announced at Vision Expo West.

LAS VEGAS — Zenni Optical launched the VR Vision Screener, meant to complement a comprehensive eye exam, at Vision Expo West

LAS VEGAS — CSI Dry Eye Software has launched new technology that uses AI to assist clinicians in making a dry eye diagnosis and developing a treatment plan, according to a company executive at Vision Expo West.

Mobile apps can accurately mimic paper-based visual function tests, allowing key visual metrics to be evaluated at home, but clinicians must validate an app before using it for clinical management, according to a study published in Eye.

Patients with amblyopia who were treated with the CureSight eye-tracking system achieved greater improvement in visual acuity at week 16 vs. those treated with patching, according to a study published in American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Zeiss Vision Care and Swiss startup Creal have partnered to create a digital vision care platform using Creal’s light field display technology, enabling quicker and more cost-effective diagnostic procedures.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A group of forward-thinking optometrists at Optometry’s Meeting shared their criteria for investing in new technology to benefit their patients and their practices.

While most optometry students demonstrate high technology self-efficacy, they may require training to boost telehealth acceptance, according to research published in Clinical and Experimental Optometry.

CARLSBAD, Calif. — In this Healio Video Perspective from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Kelley Sheets of Eyedaptic gives an overview of the Eye6 wearable vision aid for patients with age-related macular degeneration.