Optometry News

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

BARCELONA, Spain — In this Healio Video Perspective from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Gábor B. Scharioth, MD, PhD, speaks about the advantages of low IOP phacoemulsification.

LAS VEGAS — The pattern of fluorescein staining indicates the tear film layer affected by dry eye and, thus, dictates the treatment choice, Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, said at Vision Expo West.

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

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency confirmed its negative opinion on the marketing authorization application for intravitreal pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy.

BARCELONA, Spain — Receiving the ESCRS Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting came as a surprise to Robert H. Osher, MD.

LAS VEGAS — From the front desk to the dispensary, eye care practice staff should work together to support patients as they embark on contact lens wear, optician Jennifer Seymour Brusven said at Vision Expo West.

After receiving a warning letter from the FDA on Aug. 16 citing “significant violations” related to two Regener-Eyes ophthalmic products, the company has implemented several improvements to address the concerns.

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.

There has been a sea change in the care of patients with keratoconus in the U.S. since the FDA approval of iLink corneal collagen cross-linking in 2016.