Spectacles

PARK CITY, Utah — Many eye care professionals have knowledge gaps that pose “a significant risk” to the adoption of myopia management practices, according to a speaker at Eyecelerator.

New long-term data on Essilor Stellest spectacle lenses show efficacy in slowing myopia progression for up to 6 years in Chinese participants, including into young adulthood, according to EssilorLuxottica.

The recent increase in tariffs on Chinese imports has resulted in tariffs as high as 178% on some optical products, which could significantly affect the cost of eyeglasses and other products, according to a Vision Council press release.

At CES 2025, Soliddd, an optical and vision technology company, will debut the beta headset version of its virtual reality smart glasses for people with vision loss related to age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release.

The Olympics, natural events and Supreme Court decisions have not only made history this year, they have touched the world of eye care.

Eye wear is a crucial part of optometry practice and staying up-to-date on the latest innovations, purchasing options and consumer habits is key.

ThinOptics, a manufacturer of ultra-slim reading glasses, has launched its Prescription on Demand service for purchase of customized prescription eye wear online, the company announced in a press release.

According to an NIH-funded study published in Health Affairs, approximately 6.5 million Medicaid enrollees live in states that lack coverage for routine adult eye exams, and 14.6 million live in states without coverage for eyeglasses.

Optometry Giving Sight has kicked off its 2024 World Sight Day Challenge fundraiser with the theme, “Giving Together, Seeing Forever,” to celebrate the power of the optometry community and efforts to eradicate uncorrected refractive error.

After concerns were raised by the Kentucky Optometric Association, the state attorney general on May 10 announced a settlement with Warby Parker for violating Kentucky’s Consumer Protection in Eye Care Act with its online vision test.