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CLI report underscores unmet potential in Gen Z contact lens wearers

September 16th 2025

CLI Visionaries will be discussing these initial findings during Vision Expo West in the “Shifting Focus: How the Next Generation Sees Contact Lens Wear and Eye Care” panel.

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Bausch + Lomb launches ASANA gas permeable lenses in the US

By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

September 8th 2025

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First, next, last: Timing of specialty lenses for patients with keratoconus

By Calista Ming, OD, FAAO, FSLS

September 4th 2025

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Japan rings in first soft contact lens for myopia control with MiSight 1 day approval

By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

August 28th 2025

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Contact Lens Institute now taking nominations for the 2025 CLI Culture Awards

By Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

August 27th 2025

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Transcript: First drug-eluting contact lens approved in Japan

Brian Pall, OD, MS, FAAO;Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director;Brooke Henson, Editor

April 23rd 2021

Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen from Johnson & Johnson Vision is the first entry into an anticipated category of drug-eluting contact lenses.

First drug-eluting contact lens approved in Japan

Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director;Brian Pall, OD, MS, FAAO

April 15th 2021

Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen from Johnson & Johnson Vision is the first entry into an anticipated category of drug-eluting contact lenses.

How to fit scleral lenses with confidence and caution

Alan Kwok, OD, FAAO, FSLS;Gloria B. Chiu, OD, FAAO, FSLS

April 14th 2021

Closely monitor patient over time for continued corneal health and good fit

Quiz: How to fit scleral lenses with confidence and caution

Brooke Henson, Editor

April 14th 2021

quick quiz on fitting scleral lenses

Tips on fitting new Johnson & Johnson Vision multifocal contact lens

Danielle Richardson, OD;Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director;Brooke Henson, Editor

April 5th 2021

Two key points to remember when fitting

$Video: Contact lenses will do more than correct refractive error$

Video: Contact lenses will do more than correct refractive error

Lyndon Jones, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO;Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director;Brooke Henson, Editor

March 31st 2021

Contact lenses have more to offer than only refractive error correction

Transcript: Contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids

Jill Woods, MSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA;Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director;Brooke Henson, Editor

March 31st 2021

New data shows that contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids as young as age 8

$Contact lenses will do more than correct refractive error$

Contact lenses will do more than correct refractive error

Lyndon Jones, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO;Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director

March 30th 2021

Contact lenses have more to offer than only refractive error correction

CooperVision alliance creates net plastic neutral contact lenses

Brooke Henson, Editor

March 29th 2021

A partnership with Plastic Bank offers a sustainable choice in contact lens wear

Contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids

Jill Woods, MSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA;Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director;Brooke Henson, Editor

March 24th 2021

Multifocal lenses for presbyopia in eyes with previous corneal surgery

David P. Piñero, PhD

March 19th 2021

Novel corneo-scleral contact lens offers visual rehabilitation in irregular corneas

Prisoner presents wearing cosmetic lenses for 4 months

Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO

March 3rd 2021

The county jail calls upon Dr. Casella's services

Soft toric lens fitting practices not meeting patient needs

Karen Walsh, BSc(Hons) PGDip MCOptom FIACLE;Anna Sulley, BSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA

February 18th 2021

Some markets—including US, Japan, Greece—see opportunities to fit more astigmatic patients

Transcript: Alliance for Patient Safety chair talks contact lenses and the FTC

Brooke Henson, Editor;Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO

January 26th 2021

Dr. Alexander, chair of the Alliance for Patient Safety, discusses recent changes from the FTC on contact lenses.

Podcast: Alliance for Patient Safety chair talks contact lenses and the FTC

Brooke Henson, Editor

January 22nd 2021

Dr. Alexander, chair of the Alliance for Patient Safety, discusses recent changes from the FTC on contact lenses.

Alliance for Patient Safety chair talks contact lenses and the FTC

Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO

January 15th 2021

Dr. Alexander, chair of the Alliance for Patient Safety, discusses recent changes from the FTC on contact lenses.

Contact lens trends during COVID-19

Jade Coats, OD

January 11th 2021

From daily disposables to increased refractive surgeries, dropout and more

Podcast: Look back at contact lenses in 2020

December 17th 2020

Dr. Casella and Gretchyn cover new contact lens technology, specialty lenses, myopia and more.

Look back at contact lenses in 2020

Gretchyn M. Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, Editor in Chief, Content Channel Director;Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO;Brooke Henson, Editor

December 17th 2020

Dr. Casella and Gretchyn cover new contact lens technology, specialty lenses, myopia and more.

Offer patients new contact lens technology: 4 Keys to success

Erin Melissa Jones, OD

December 16th 2020

One OD has polished a 4 step process of introducing new contact lens technology to patients

New ways to keep dry eye patients comfortable in contact lenses

Crystal M. Brimer, OD, FAAO

December 11th 2020

New contact lens releases moisturizers during wear to maintain homeostasis

How to price contact lenses competitively

David Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA

November 17th 2020

Think about the blink: Part 1

Jill K. Showalter, OD

November 12th 2020

Blink rate and completeness matter most for comfort

2 factors that increase risk of microbial keratitis in contact lens wearers

Benjamin P. Casella, OD, FAAO

November 7th 2020

New study looks at patient lifestyle and hygiene risk factors for corneal infection

How one OD incorporates new contact lens technology in his practice

David Kading, OD, FAAO, FCLSA

November 6th 2020

Will new contact lens technology bring about better patient care?

Okia Optical releases new Reshape eyewear collection made from recycled bottles

Brooke Henson, Editor

October 30th 2020

The Hong Kong-based eyewear company, Okia, released a new eyewear collection called Reshape, made entirely of 100 percent recycled material from plastic bottles.