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Bausch + Lomb celebrates US launch of Infuse Multifocal SiHy daily disposable contact lenses

By Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

June 5th 2023

Infuse Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses leverage Bausch + Lomb’s proprietary lens tech to deliver all-day comfort and seamless transitions between near, intermediate, and distance vision for patients with presbyopia.

Succeed with today’s multifocal contact lenses–for your patients’ sake

By John Pack, OD

May 18th 2023

Basic and beyond: technology for every level of scleral lens management

By Maria K. Walker, OD, PhD

April 27th 2023

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Over 65 million units of contact lens and eye care materials recycled through recycling initiatives

By Kassi Jackson, Editor

April 21st 2023

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Prevent Blindness designates April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

By Kassi Jackson, Editor

April 1st 2023

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(CME/CNE Credit) Analyzing Novel Tear Stimulating Treatments for Special Populations in Dry Eye Disease

(COPE Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Restoring the Surface – Impact of Preservatives and Novel Formulations in First Line Treatments for Dry Eye Disease

(CME/CNE Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Restoring the Surface Impact of Preservatives and Novel Formulations in First Line Treatments for Dry Eye Disease

C.R.U. Eye Symposium (Current, Relevant, Useful)

11/10/2023-11/12/2023

C.R.U. Eye Symposium (Current, Relevant, Useful)

11/10/2023-11/12/2023

Cases and Conversations™: New Treatment Strategies for nAMD & DME

07/28/2023

Cases and Conversations™: New Treatment Strategies for nAMD & DME

07/28/2023

Shared Perspectives in Managing Presbyopia – Understanding a New Paradigm for Optimizing Quality of Life

(CME Credit) Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Individualizing Care in Allergic Conjunctivitis – Understanding the Patient’s Perspective in Alleviating Disease Burden

(COPE Credit) Analyzing Novel Tear Stimulating Treatments for Special Populations in Dry Eye Disease

(CME/CNE Credit) Analyzing Novel Tear Stimulating Treatments for Special Populations in Dry Eye Disease

(COPE Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Restoring the Surface – Impact of Preservatives and Novel Formulations in First Line Treatments for Dry Eye Disease

(CME/CNE Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Restoring the Surface Impact of Preservatives and Novel Formulations in First Line Treatments for Dry Eye Disease

The Optometry Times EyeCon 2023

Perfecting Co-Management of Glaucoma – Utilizing Development in the Spectrum of Treatment Options

Expert Insights in Geographic Atrophy with Transformative Care on the Horizon – Understanding the Complement System as a Target for Treatment

(COPE Credit) Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Individualizing Care in Allergic Conjunctivitis – Understanding the Patient’s Perspective in Alleviating Disease Burden

(COPE Credit) Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning New Therapies for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction-Associated DED

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This week in optometry: March 10-March 16

Kassi Jackson, Editor

March 17th 2023

A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of March 10-March 16.

Artificial tear ingredients that mimic the real thing

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO

March 14th 2023

The ones you should seek out—and avoid.

SECO 2023: Drugs of the future

Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc);Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor;Kassi Jackson, Editor

March 2nd 2023

Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc), shares key takeaways from his SECO 2023 presentation, "Drugs of the future."

CooperVision’s MyDays Energys contact lenses hit US market

Kassi Jackson, Editor;Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

March 1st 2023

First 1-Day Lens that combines DigitalBoost and Aquaform technologies designed to deliver comfort for ‘always on’ digital lifestyles

Addressing symptom relief of optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis

Brenda Montecalvo, OD

February 20th 2023

Contoured prism lenses may resolve symptoms such as neck, shoulder, and head pain.

This week in optometry: February 11-February 16

Kassi Jackson, Editor

February 17th 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 11-February 16.

rigid gas permeable contact lens with case and solution

Rigid gas permeable contact lens deposition measured via radiolabeled proteins

Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

February 15th 2023

The Biosciences group of the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) determined protein deposits on rigid gas permeable contact lens via radioactive counts by using a radiolabeled lysozyme in an artificial tear solution.

This week in optometry: February 4-February 9

Kassi Jackson, Editor

February 10th 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 4-February 9.

Elevating your contact lens practice brings numerous benefits

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO

February 6th 2023

These 8 pearls will help improve your patient care, practice management, and more.

This week in optometry: January 28-February 2

Kassi Jackson, Editor

February 3rd 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 2.

This week in optometry: January 21-January 26

Kassi Jackson, Editor

January 27th 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 21-Jan. 26.

Contact lenses can help patients with low vision

Euin Cheong, OD

January 24th 2023

Benefits include eliminating eyeglass problems and boosting patient confidence.

CooperVision expands plastic neutrality initiative

Kassi Jackson, Editor

January 13th 2023

Company magnifies impact of sustainability program as it celebrates milestone: 100 million plastic bottles prevented from reaching Earth’s oceans

Woman using contact lens rehydrating drops

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Bausch + Lomb for Biotrue® Hydration Boost contact lens rehydrating drops

Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

December 14th 2022

The preservative-free, multi-dose contact lens rehydrating drops are expected to hit the market in early 2023.

Getting started: methods of initial scleral lens selection

Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO

December 6th 2022

Consider 2 approaches when fitting patients.

Monitor keratoconus progression after cross-linking treatment

Florencia Yeh, OD, FAAO, FSLS;Robert Fintelmann, MD, FACS

November 28th 2022

Successful outcomes demand both corneal and contact lens expertise.

Fitting and troubleshooting tips for scleral lens success

Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO

November 15th 2022

Increasing scleral lens use can benefit a larger patient base.

Orthokeratology is key to managing pediatric myopia

Kelly Voltz, OD, FAAO, FSLS

October 31st 2022

Enhanced treatments, tools, and resources make a difference.

$AAOpt 2022: Beyond spectacles: considerations for children with refractive error$

AAOpt 2022: Beyond spectacles: considerations for children with refractive error

Katie Robinson

October 29th 2022

Contact lenses can be beneficial for children, even when not medically necessary, explains Jennifer Fogt, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

A look at the latest lenses on the market and their modalities

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO

October 4th 2022

Water gradient tech, high-tech materials, and new therapies offer more options.

Higher-order aberration correction with scleral lenses

Thomas A. Wong, OD, FNAP;Stephen Dellostritto, OD;Melissa Levine, OD

September 29th 2022

When considering the best modality these lenses' stability are superior.

New FDA approval expands access to myopia management

Kassi Jackson, Editor

September 28th 2022

Johnson & Johnson Vision receives FDA-approval of lens parameter expansion for their ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management.

Focusing on extended-depth-of-focus contact lenses for myopia control

David P. Piñero, OD, PhD;Gema Corpus, MSc

September 27th 2022

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.

Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, associate professor of optometry and chief of the Dr. Robert and Lena Lewenson Center for Pediatric and Binocular Vision, Illinois College of Optometry, speaks with Optometry Times®' Alex Delaney-Gesing on key highlights and takeaways from her 2022 Vision Expo West presentation titled "Myopia Control."

VEW 2022: Putting myopia control into practice

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor;Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, FAAO

September 14th 2022

Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, shares key highlights and takeaways from her 2022 Vision Expo West presentation titled "Myopia Control."

Azura Ophthalmics Ltd. has secured funding to support its 2-stage study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of AZR-MD-001, its leading candidate, for patients with contact lens discomfort (CLD) who show meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Azura Ophthalmics receives grant for leading CLD clinical candidate

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor

September 10th 2022

Azura has secured funding to support its 2-stage study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of AZR-MD-001, its leading candidate, for patients with contact lens discomfort who show signs of meibomian gland dysfunction.

EDOF contact lens focuses on pediatric myopia control

David P. Piñero, OD, PhD;Gema Corpus, MSc

September 9th 2022

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.

Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, shares highlights from her discussion titled, "Myopia management: past, present, and future," presented during this year's 115th annual SCOPA meeting.

SCOPA: Managing myopia for the future

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor;Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO

August 27th 2022

Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, shares highlights from her discussion titled, "Myopia management: past, present, and future," presented during this year's 115th annual SCOPA meeting.

SCOPA: Troubleshooting and fitting scleral lenses

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor;Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO

August 27th 2022

Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, shares highlights from her presentation on advanced fitting and troubleshooting tips for scleral lenses during the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association’s annual meeting.