Contact Lenses

A patient presents with ocular issues from the overuse of contact lens for months

In a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry 2021 annual meeting, Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, and Elaine Chen, OD, detailed how habits surrounding spectacle use and contact lens wear changed during the COVID-19 pandemic among faculty, staff and the student population of the Marshall B. Ketchum University.

Myopia control gains are preserved even when patients switch to single vision contact lenses.

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Company announcements include a new multifocal lens launch and MiSight study data spanning 7 years

Add a niche product, get creative with marketing, and collaborate with local businesses to bounce back

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Apply this technology to assess corneal clearance and improve fitting success

Know the facts, not misinformation, about slowing or halting disease progression

Innovative treatment options reflect a shift in focus

Reducing inflammation and managing corneal microtrauma are new strategies

Patients with astigmatism can benefit from myopia management treatment

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Company will reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally by 2030

Prepare for the future of contact lenses with innovations on the horizon

Some patients are more aware of ocular health, whereas others have worsening habits

The earlier patients are prepared for surgery, the better the outcomes will be