Contact Lenses
Contact Lenses in Pediatric Populations Have Good Safety Profile
Scoping review finds adverse events were not uncommon, though, mostly comprising corneal staining and punctate keratitis.
07/05/2024
Rise in Daily Disposable Usage Linked to Designs and Parameter Ranges
A recent survey revealed that the wide array of options available on the market has played a huge role.
07/03/2024
Rigid Contact Lenses Making a Comeback
A recent survey revealed a slight increase in fittings over the last 12 years, mostly due to renewed interest in orthokeratology and sclerals.
07/03/2024
Infuse Contact Lenses Now Available for Astigmatism
The toric option features the same moisturizing formula inspired by DEWS II findings as the multifocal and spherical.
06/10/2024
Multifocal CL Power Profiles May Differ From Labeling, Study Finds
Both distance and add power sometimes didn’t match the anticipated values. This may be due to the challenges of categorizing lens designs using predefined parameters, researchers suggest.
06/04/2024
Reading Speed, Gaze Behavior Differs Between Types of Presbyopia Correction
Researchers observed variance in head movements between wearers of single-vision contact lenses, multifocal CLs and progressive addition lenses.
04/10/2024
Two Parameters Associated with Comfort in Soft CL Wear
These included decreased lid wiper epitheliopathy and lower tear meniscus height. Additionally, lower levels of staining were linked to higher comfort scores.
04/02/2024
Contact Lens Ordering App Debuts
Alcon’s Marlo service keeps ECPs in control of the experience. The company augmented the platform with new features this week.
03/01/2024
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
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
August 20, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Joshua Davidson, OD, and Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
