Contact Lenses

Spectacle Wear Increased, Contact Lens Wear Decreased Post COVID-19

Based on this finding, study suggests glasses may be preferred for screen time activities and CLs for mask wear.
12/05/2023

Alcon Adds Multifocal Option to Total30 Line

The company says the new lens is designed to maintain hydration and comfort throughout a month of wear.
10/10/2023

New Scleral Lens ‘Microvault’ Option for Hard-to-fit Eyes

The custom feature generates an area of lift specific to the unique contour of the patient’s sclera, the manufacturer says.
08/25/2023

Boost Your First-fit Success Rates

Here’s how to prevent and address common reasons for dropout in new contact lens wearers.
08/15/2023

Custom Soft Lenses for Irregular Astigmatism

Know when to consider this option for your patient’s corneas.
08/15/2023

Understanding the Influence of Water Content in Soft Lenses

A deep dive into how the dual goals of comfort and safety, once at odds, have largely been tackled.
08/15/2023

Smaller Back Optic Zone Ortho-K Lenses Lead to Slower Axial Elongation, Research Finds

While the effect was most significant during the first six months of treatment, it lasted over the two-year study period.
08/14/2023

No Significant IOP Change in Found Scleral Contact Lens Wear

Study shows that properly fitted designs are likely safe in young adults without glaucoma.
07/13/2023

Multifocal Contacts No Threat to Kids’ Accommodation

Though some effect was observed in a recent study, there were no untoward consequences long-term after four and a half years of wear.
07/05/2023

Neighborhood-level Factors Might Impact Microbial Keratitis

Patients with this condition from areas with more socioeconomic disadvantages were shown to have higher odds of presenting BCVA worse than 20/40.
06/21/2023

Upcoming Events

December 8-9, 2023

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (COPE Accreditation Pending)

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December 9-10, 2023

Retina Update 2023
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO; Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (COPE approval pending)

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December 14, 2023

Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: April Jasper, OD, and Mitch Ibach, OD
Webinar: 10:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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