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VIDEO: ‘AI is here’ in eye care, from practice management to contact lens care
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Vision Expo East, David Kading, OD, FAAO, discusses the current and future applications of AI in eye care, particularly contact lenses.
Prevent Blindness receives $9.7M donation to support, improve national eye health
The nonprofit eye health and safety organization Prevent Blindness has received its largest ever monetary donation from the Estate of Pamela Behrens, according to a press release.
Specialty contact lens companies combine to form Wave Eye Care
EyePrint Prosthetics, Advanced Vision Technologies and Wave Contact Lens System have combined to form Wave Eye Care, a new specialty contact lenses division, according to a press release.
Galimedix begins study of GAL-101 eye drops for dry AMD
Galimedix Therapeutics announced the initiation of its phase 2 eDREAM study to assess the safety and efficacy of GAL-101 eye drops in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration, according to a company press release.
Appearance of Acuvue Oasys Max 1-day lens may improve handling among presbyopic patients
INDIANAPOLIS — The blue-green appearance of the Acuvue Oasys Max 1-day contact lens made it easier to see and may improve handling, especially among presbyopic patients, according to a poster presented at Academy 2024.
Alcon launches Precision7, a 1-week silicone hydrogel replacement contact lens
INDIANAPOLIS — Alcon announced the launch of Precision7, a 1-week replacement contact lens containing a new technology that provides up to 16 hours of comfort and precise vision in both sphere and toric designs, at Academy 2024.
Half of survey respondents say ‘Made in the USA’ label is relevant
LAS VEGAS — Fifty-two percent of American consumers surveyed said a “Made in the USA” label is an important factor in their purchasing decisions, according to a report from the Vision Council.
Health Canada approves Bausch + Lomb’s Soothe antibiotic drops for eye, ear infections
Bausch + Lomb has announced that its Soothe antibiotic drops have been approved by Health Canada for over-the-counter use in the treatment of external infections of the eye and ear, according to a company press release.