Contact Lenses
Discrepancies in clinical trial patient assessments a hurdle in contact lens comparisons
Lack of standardization in comfort and safety assessments makes it difficult to compare silicone hydrogel and hydrogel contact lenses, according to a recent review.
CooperVision launches new Clariti multifocal contact lenses in US
CooperVision has announced the U.S. launch of its new Clariti 1 Day Multifocal 3 Add contact lenses, designed to provide all-day comfort, ease of fit and optimal visual acuity at all distances for all levels of presbyopia.
VIDEO: Infuse contact lenses provide growth opportunity for ECPs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In this Healio video, William Reindel, OD, shares research that demonstrates a high level of patient satisfaction with Bausch + Lomb’s Infuse contact lenses, providing a practice growth opportunity for eye care providers.
VIDEO: Keratoconus patients ‘need more than just scleral lenses’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Patients with keratoconus may need a variety of contact lenses after surgery, making it critical for clinicians to have multiple options in their toolbox, according to a speaker at Optometry’s Meeting.
Zenni Optical now offers contact lenses
Online eye wear retailer Zenni Optical announced it has expanded its product offerings to include contact lenses, according to a company press release.
Bausch + Lomb launches Zenlens Echo custom scleral contact lenses in US
Bausch + Lomb announced the U.S. launch of Zenlens Echo, a non-prosthetic custom scleral contact lens technology designed for a range of fit needs, including patients with advanced ocular conditions such as corneal degeneration.
Type of refractive correction affects reading speed, gaze behavior in presbyopic patients
The type of refractive correction worn by patients with presbyopia not only affected high-contrast visual acuity but also acceptance of distance and near vision, comfort, reading speed and gaze behavior, according to a study.
First children enrolled in CooperVision’s myopia care initiative
CooperVision’s Generation Sight initiative, which “signifies a transformative commitment” to providing myopia management for underserved children, has enrolled its first participants, the company announced in a press release.
Alternative contact lens options may help dropouts get refit
ATLANTA — Offering an alternative contact lens option may help patients who had discontinued lens wear be comfortably refit, according to research published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.
Alcon launches Total30 Multifocal contact lenses in Canada
The Total30 Multifocal, a reusable, monthly lens for patients with presbyopia, is now available in Canada, manufacturer Alcon announced in a press release.