Lenses
SightGlass Vision reports successful myopia control in children using DOT spectacle lenses
SightGlass Vision has announced positive results from its 4-year CYPRESS study, which tested myopia control performance of the company’s Diffusion Optics Technology spectacle lenses.
Younger kids’ eyes grow faster in first year of ortho-K, supporting early intervention
Axial length changes were more significant in younger vs. older children during their first year of orthokeratology contact lens wear, highlighting the importance of initiating treatment as early as possible, according to a study.
Blue-light filtering lenses may not help with short-term eye strain
Blue-light filtering spectacle lenses were not superior to non-filtering lenses in reducing visual fatigue associated with computer use, according to a review published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
VIDEO: Pupil measurement important when fitting scleral lenses
WASHINGTON – In this Healio video perspective, Clark Chang, OD, discusses a case report he presented at Optometry’s Meeting that illustrates the importance of pupil measurement when fitting scleral lenses.
Euclid ortho-K lens effective, ‘among the most widely researched’ for myopia in children
A uniquely extensive body of literature supports the efficacy of Euclid Emerald orthokeratology lenses in slowing axial elongation in children with myopia, according to a study published in Contact Lens & Anterior Eye.
Survey finds scleral lenses preferred in corneal irregularity treatment
Eye care providers consider scleral lenses to be a first-choice treatment for patients with corneal irregularity, although the lenses were not favored for ocular surface disease, according to a study published in Eye & Contact Lenses.
Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses slow myopia, axial length progression in children
NEW ORLEANS — EssilorLuxottica’s Essilor Stellest lenses slowed myopia progression and axial length increase in children in a 4-year clinical trial, according to data presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.
Axon Optics joins Avulux as online retail division for light management lenses
Avulux and Axon Optics have partnered to expand access to the latest light management lens technology for people with migraines, Avulux announced in a press release.
SightGlass spectacle lenses reduced axial length in children after 3 years
SAN DIEGO — Diffusion Optics Technology spectacle lenses were safe and statistically significantly reduced axial length at 3 years in children who began treatment between ages 6 and 10 years, according to a study presented at Academy 2022.