Contact Lenses

Kerry Giedd, OD, MS, FAAO, was 1 of 20 investigators around the country for a study evaluating the daily disposable contact lens.

The lens is now available in a -2.75D cylinder offering, according to a news release.

The weekly drug-eluting contact lens was created by the company’s proprietary 3D printing technology and met all primary end points with no serious adverse events reported in either cohort.

Broad commercial availability of the lens is expected in the beginning of January 2025.

Consumer inSights Q3 2024 shows shifts in eyewear spending: continuing preference for budget options, primarily in-store.

Comfort, vision, freedom from glasses, and convenience were cited as benefits of wearing contact lenses by survey participants.

Tips for talking to patients about sun protection.

Because the inner retinal function is thought to affect the emmetropization process, study authors suggested that caffeine may be involved in ocular growth.

Opal, the new digital marketplace, will streamline contact lens ordering and allow patients and practices to order select OTC products, according to a news release.

Choosing the best lens is a puzzle that requires consideration of all the pieces.

The Contact Lens Institute research found that both new and long-term wearers of contact lenses were positively impacted by their eye care providers allowing adequate chair time during exams, among other factors.

The study also found lengthy eye examination and eyewear purchase cycles, with averages of 21 and 24 months respectively.

Smart contact lenses can be used to correct vision, monitor the health of the user, and flag and treat diseases for patients diagnosed with chronic health conditions such as glaucoma and diabetes.

Actionable tips to improve comfort and fit.

Partnership helps keep oceans clean by collecting plastic waste, reducing pollution.

The quality of options for patients has improved in recent years.

A. Philip Aitsebaomo, OD, PhD, informs eye care providers to get comfortable with handling prosthetics and stay educated to find the best fit for patients.

The UOA offers networking opportunities with over 140,000 spectacle and contact lens opticians.

The art of scleral lens fitting is coupled with a patient's patience as they neuro-adapt, according to Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO.

Key steps include getting a new refraction, nailing the add power, and managing patient expectations.

Christi Closson, OD, FAAO, details unique products from Johnson & Johnson, including a new contact lenses designed specifically for patients with astigmatism.

Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, emphasizes the importance of leveraging modern technology and scientific advancements in contact lenses to provide the best possible comfort and vision correction for patients with astigmatism.

Gromacki shares the importance of a dedicated approach to treating keratoconus, highlighting the need for passion, diverse tools, and a committed practice environment to ensure patient success.

The silicone hydrogel daily disposable lenses contain a blend of osmoprotectants, electrolytes, and moisturizers to provide stable vision and keep eyes comfortable for 16 hours.

The company currently has CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb contact lenses available for customers to order.