Lens Technology

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.

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.

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.

The new Focused inSights report tracks trends in eyeglasses frames preferences, with factors such as sustainability, technology, and online versus in-person shopping impacting purchasing habits.

This year’s conference, held from March 14-17, will be its last in New York City.

The online eyewear retailer has partnered with Meta, US Vision, and PPG through its new Zenni Business platform.

Building confidence and knowledge can reduce office visits and increase results.

The lens technology was found to have improved headache symptoms.

The new prescription lens series, which transition faster while keeping out UVA and UVB rays, will be available in April 2024.

Shamir unveils a new electro-optic measurement system that utilizes artificial intelligence and over 10 different cameras to measure pupillary distance, and announces a partnership renewal with BWT Alpine F1 Team.

Walmart takes virtual try-ons to the next level by integrating augmented reality into its website and app for customers to try out prescription glasses frames virtually.

The European companies are collaborating in part of a strategic distribution partnership before the eProgressive smart glasses are available to the public later this year. The smart glasses use switchable lens technology to provide ease and comfort to patients needing progressive lenses.

The smart contact lens is designed to offer a non-invasive solution for patients suffering from keratoconus, corneal irregularities, photophobia, and presbyopia.

This new technology incorporates a torque management system and wavefront-based technology.

Shamir’s Driver Intelligence lens provides drivers with a safer, more clear driving experience during both the daytime and nighttime

How to fit lenses with simple devices and when to expand your armature.

The aspheric, monofocal, single-piece C-loop IOL from Zeiss compensates for a range of spherical aberrations to minimize decentration and lens misalignments.

The technology will be shared at the International Congress of Ophthalmology and Optometry China (COOC) conference in Shanghai April 14-16, 2023.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of March 3-March 9.

In Atlanta, Georgia, the OIS @ SECO Innovation Showcase highlighted the best and the brightest optometric and ophthalmic drugs, therapies, and tech we hope to see come to fruition.