Eye
Silicone hydrogel contact lens wear may increase dry eye symptoms, ocular discomfort
Wearing silicone hydrogel contact lenses may result in several adverse effects on the ocular surface and meibomian glands, some of which appeared to worsen with extended screen time, according to a study in Contact Lens & Anterior Eye.
Patients with dry eye have poorer sleep quality, higher risk for unhealthy sleep duration
Patients with dry eye disease have worse sleep quality and may be at greater risk for unhealthy sleep duration, although a causal relationship between dry eye and sleep disorder has not been established, according to a meta-analysis.
Prevalence of keratoconus in pediatric population higher than previously reported
The prevalence of keratoconus in children appeared higher than previously reported, highlighting the importance of early screening for the condition, according to a study published in Eye & Contact Lens.
Soft contact lens use teaching methods vary globally
A variety of approaches were used to teach new patients how to handle soft contact lenses, although most instructors dispensed lenses after watching patients succeed three times, according to survey data in Contact Lens & Anterior Eye.
Visionix, 20/20NOW team up to launch tele-optometry program
NEW YORK — Visionix and 20/20NOW debuted a new tele-optometry program at Vision Expo East that aims to expand affordable access to comprehensive eye exams.
VIDEO: Virtual Vision Health adds features to portable VR perimeter
NEW YORK — Virtual Vision Health has added pupillography, color vision testing and live eye streaming to its Virtual Eye Pro, a company executive told Healio at Vision Expo East.
Water-free cyclosporine outperforms vehicle in reducing fluorescein staining in dry eye
A water-free cyclosporine 0.1% solution demonstrated superiority over vehicle in corneal fluorescein staining among adults with moderate to severe dry eye disease, according to a study conducted in China and published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Amring Pharmaceuticals changes name to Nordic Pharma
Amring Pharmaceuticals has changed its name to Nordic Pharma following its recent acquisition by Nordic Group, part of a strategy to expand the parent company’s branded and generic eye care products in the U.S. and abroad.
BLOG: What is ‘ultra eye?’
“Ultra eye,” more formally known as “ultramarathon-induced corneal edema,” is a rare but fascinating condition that presents only in athletes during very long-distance events.
Brassica Pharma recalls eye ointment products due to lack of sterility assurance
Brassica Pharma has initiated a voluntary recall of its eye ointment products after an FDA inspection of a Brassica facility found a “lack of sterility assurance.”