Lens Technology

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, outlines the essentials to starting a speciality contact lens practice, including speciality competency and accessing resources.

Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO, AAO Dip, gives advice for those looking to upgrade their OCT or integrate the device into their practice.

The lenses have been shown to filter up to 97% of blue, red, and amber light and allows over 70% of soothing green light through.

The National High Traffic Safety Administration states that “nighttime driving is inherently challenging due to decreased visibility."

The new, non-diffractive IOLs are the second generation of BVI’s ISOPURE premium monofocal IOL that was launched in 2019.

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.

The RayOne Galaxy and Galaxy Toric IOL will launch at this year's ESCRS Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Jack Chapman, MD, weighs in on the importance of nailing refraction on the first visit to the optometrist's office in the light adjustable lens fitting process after identifying the best candidate.

Not much changes in terms of postoperative care for cataract patients that opt for the LAL besides additional follow-up visits.

The new smart glasses utilize artificial intelligence to visually assist those with age-related macular degeneration and other retinal disorders causing vision loss.

A majority of the 1000 survey participants stated that they are concerned about the eye health of their children, particularly those between 4 and 9 years old.

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.

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

Technological advancements may improve treatment options.

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 French study found that a complete capsular removal seemed to be the safer option for pediatric patients with Marfan syndrome in terms of risk of retinal detachment.

William Reindel, OD, discusses how pupil size affects fit and comfort in multifocal contact lens wearers.

A team of Chinese researchers have been working on a way to continuously and more comfortably detect these tiny fluctuations in pressure, such as contact lenses that transmit signals to receptor glasses.

The Diffusion Optics Technology, or DOT 0.2, works by utilizing thousands of light scattering elements to mimic natural contrast on the retina, which can slow myopia progression in child, according to the company.

Neda Shamie, MD, previews a collaborative day packed with guest speakers, discussions on advanced patient care, and hands-on labs.

The new technology, tailored to creative professionals, reduces the light that passes through the lens without reducing the color of light that is transmitted.

The IOL launch is the company’s second market debut in less than 12 months.

What axial length readings and crystalline lens power tell you.

Davis Corley, CEO of Neurolens, outlines the importance a new study that show statistically significant improvement of headaches with the use of Neurolens.

Charles Leclercq, CEO of ARxVision, outlines the conception of ARxVIsion's collaboration with Seeing AI and NaviLens apps, and details the popular uses for the headset so far.

The ARx Gen 1.5 wearable headset will be integrating the 2 apps in part of a pilot program providing a hands-free visual assistant service.

According to the company, its Virtual Eye Pro features improve visual field testing for practice and patients.

Prevent Blindness and the American Optometric Association have released resources and educational information to help the public and eye care providers prepare for the astronomical event on April 8.