Contact Lenses

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Benefits include eliminating eyeglass problems and boosting patient confidence.

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

John Buch, OD, MS, with JJV, shares an update on the company's HEV filter contact lens.

Lyndon Jones, BSc, PhD, DSc, FCAHS, FCOptom, DipCLP, DipOrth, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA , shares key takeaways from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in presbyopia."

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

Consider 2 approaches when fitting patients.

Successful outcomes demand both corneal and contact lens expertise.

Increasing scleral lens use can benefit a larger patient base.

Enhanced treatments, tools, and resources make a difference.

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, shares highlights from her 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentations in the contact lens space.

Alexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO, and Anita Gulmiri, OD, FAAO, share highlights from their presentation, "Intersection of low vision and contact lens: unique examples of co-management," which they presented during AAOpt 2022.

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

Vitto Mena, Jr., OD, MS, shares highlights from his discussion titled, "Contact lenses for kids: concepts and methods for contemporary care," which he co-presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

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

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

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

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.

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

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.

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.

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.

Check out expert insight on the most recent lens launches to expand the options accessible to our patients based on their specific needs.

Published in Optometry & Visual Sciences, the findings are based on an independent survey featuring feedback from over 500 US eye care professionals.