CLI report underscores unmet potential in Gen Z contact lens wearers
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.
Study assessing Bausch + Lomb's enVista Envy IOLs meets all primary end points
The study compared visual, refractive, and patient-reported outcomes following implantation of enVista Envy and the enVista monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) in cataract surgery patients.
HOYA launches VisuPro lenses for younger presbyopes
The lens will be available to order on September 17 in the US.
Inflammasome inhibitor found to reduce GA lesion area growth in clinical study
The lesion area growth was reduced by more than 50% in its first human clinical trial of K8.
EyeCon 2025: A comprehensive tour of the eye for the comprehensive ophthalmologist/optometrist
The beauty of this conference is its collaborative and comprehensive nature.
Takeaways from this week in optometry: September 8- September 12
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of September 8-September 12.
Long-term atropine use to treat myopia associated with increased risk of ocular complication in schoolchildren in Taiwan
Myopia treatment trends outlined in The Vision Council's recent report
A total of 293 optometrists, practice owners, and managers were involved in the survey.
New study examines soft drusen regression without atrophy and drusen ooze
Researchers conducted this study to determine how often and why spontaneous soft drusen regresses without atrophy in patients who had intermediate or atrophic age-related macular degeneration.
University of Houston researchers receive $3.6 million to examine retinal diseases
Researchers will investigate a gene in the eye that is crucial for normal vision, but can cause retinal diseases when mutated that often lead to blindness.
Alcon announces launch of personalized LASIK treatment in the US and Canada
wavelight plus was first launched in China, with several European and Asia-Pacific markets following suit.
American Academy of Optometry 2025 award recipients in the books
Award winners will be recognized during the Academy 2025 meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, running from October 8 to 11.
New study demonstrates Xiidra's efficacy in alleviating discomfort in symptomatic contact lens wearers
Xiidra is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) and works by targeting the source of inflammation.
Opus Genetics doses first patient in phase 3 LYNX-3 trial evaluating phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%
The trial will evaluate the solution in treating significant, chronic night driving impairment in keratorefractive patients with reduced mesopic vision.
Bausch + Lomb launches ASANA gas permeable lenses in the US
The lens portfolio includes spherical, aspheric, toric, multifocal, multifocal toric, reverse geometry, and keratoconic contact lenses.
From discussion to decision: Educating patients on IOL expectations for better outcomes
Takeaways from this week in optometry: September 1 - September 5
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of September 1-September 5.
The #SeeWhatMatters campaign and the importance of ocular research
Dan Ignaszewski, executive director of the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research and the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research, provides insight into the new campaign and how to get involved.
GLP-1RAs associated with reduction in uveitis development risk in new study
Findings from the retrospective, observational study support the potential anti-inflammatory benefits of the drug class.
First, next, last: Timing of specialty lenses for patients with keratoconus
Calista Ming, OD, FAAO, FSLS, provides 3 cases of how to fit specialty lenses at the right time for patients.
