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October 18, 2023
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Vision satisfaction at dispensing visit may predict multifocal contact lens success

Vision satisfaction at dispensing visit may predict multifocal contact lens success

NEW ORLEANS — Overall vision satisfaction when fitting multifocal contact lenses increases the chances of at-home success and intention to purchase, according to Percy Lazon de la Jara, PhD, director of research programs at CooperVision.

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October 13, 2023
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VIDEO: Doctors, patients provide positive feedback on Acuvue Max daily disposable contacts

VIDEO: Doctors, patients provide positive feedback on Acuvue Max daily disposable contacts

NEW ORLEANS — Doctors and patients both reported positive experiences with vision and comfort when using the Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day, according to two posters presented at Academy ’23.

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October 13, 2023
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ReBokeh app redefines role of assistive technology for moderate vision impairment

ReBokeh app redefines role of assistive technology for moderate vision impairment

NEW ORLEANS — The ReBokeh app uses the camera on an iPhone or iPad to modify visual settings and help individuals with moderate impairment see better, according to a presenter at Academy ’23.

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October 05, 2023
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VIDEO: Johnson & Johnson launches Vision Made Possible campaign

VIDEO: Johnson & Johnson launches Vision Made Possible campaign

LAS VEGAS — A new Johnson & Johnson Vision campaign is promoting the importance of eye health by sharing real-life stories of patients, Carla Calizaire, the company’s vice president of sales for North American vision care, told Healio.

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October 04, 2023
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BLOG: My evolving approach to mix and match

BLOG: My evolving approach to mix and match

As IOL technology evolves, my approach to lens selection has been changing right along with it.

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August 18, 2023
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Study: Vision testing rates at well-child visits low in US

Study: Vision testing rates at well-child visits low in US

Despite guidelines recommending yearly testing, the probability of receiving a vision test from a primary care physician was low in youth and varied by insurance status, a recent study found.

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August 11, 2023
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US House committee calls for investigation of vision care consolidation

US House committee calls for investigation of vision care consolidation

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer requested that the Federal Trade Commission hold a staff-level briefing to discuss the impact of vision care market consolidation on consumers.

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August 04, 2023
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Low-dose atropine eyedrops safe for use in children aged 6 to 17 years

Low-dose atropine eyedrops safe for use in children aged 6 to 17 years

Both 0.03% and 0.05% atropine eyedrops significantly enlarged pupil size in photopic and scotopic conditions in children aged 6 to 17 years, with no significant change in binocular vision assessments and visual acuity, according to a study.

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July 17, 2023
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Study finds association between preventable vision impairment and risk for dementia

Study finds association between preventable vision impairment and risk for dementia

A study based on a large U.S. database found that all types of objectively measured visual impairment were associated with a higher prevalence of dementia in older adults.

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July 07, 2023
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Bausch + Lomb acquires Blink eye drop products from Johnson & Johnson Vision

Bausch + Lomb acquires Blink eye drop products from Johnson & Johnson Vision

An affiliate of Bausch + Lomb acquired the over-the-counter Blink product line of eye and contact lens drops from Johnson & Johnson Vision, according to a press release.

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