Contact Lenses

Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, meets with Optometry Times to discuss HOA-correcting scleral lens at AOA in Washingtion, DC.

Bill Reindel, OD, gives an overview of his e-poster, "Practitioner assessment of fitting a novel silicone hydrogel daily disposable multifocal contact lens," which he presented at AOA 2023.

Comanagement optimizes outcomes for patients who wear scleral lenses.

Infuse Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses leverage Bausch + Lomb’s proprietary lens tech to deliver all-day comfort and seamless transitions between near, intermediate, and distance vision for patients with presbyopia.

Comfortable technologies, easier fits, and attractive features enable patients older than 45 years to stay in contact lenses.

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

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, discusses scleral lens fitting for patients with keratoconus at the IKA Keratoconus Symposium in Scottsdale, Arizona.

John D. Gelles, OD, and Steven A. Greenstein, MD, share some insights into the new data on corneal cross-linking presented at IKA Keratoconus Symposium.

The ONE by ONE Recycling program has collected more than 65 million units of used contact lenses, top foils and blister packs since its launch in 2016.

Women are at higher risk of eye disease than men.

Jennifer Tsai, OD, tells us how to start the conversation with patients about dual-wear, and the benefits of this from the patient and provider perspective.

A look back on what happened in optometry during the week of March 10-March 16.

The ones you should seek out—and avoid.

Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc), shares key takeaways from his SECO 2023 presentation, "Drugs of the future."

Shalu Pal, BSc, OD, FAAO, shares key takeaways from the contact lens zpanel discussion she participated in.

Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc), shares key highlights from his portion of the "Presbyopia management panel," during SECO 2023 in Atlanta.

First 1-Day Lens that combines DigitalBoost and Aquaform technologies designed to deliver comfort for ‘always on’ digital lifestyles

Contoured prism lenses may resolve symptoms such as neck, shoulder, and head pain.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 11-February 16.

The Biosciences group of the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) determined protein deposits on rigid gas permeable contact lens via radioactive counts by using a radiolabeled lysozyme in an artificial tear solution.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 4-February 9.

These 8 pearls will help improve your patient care, practice management, and more.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 2.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 21-Jan. 26.

Benefits include eliminating eyeglass problems and boosting patient confidence.

Company magnifies impact of sustainability program as it celebrates milestone: 100 million plastic bottles prevented from reaching Earth’s oceans

John Buch, OD, MS, with JJV, shares an update on the company's HEV filter contact lens.

Lyndon Jones, BSc, PhD, DSc, FCAHS, FCOptom, DipCLP, DipOrth, FAAO, FIACLE, FBCLA , shares key takeaways from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in presbyopia."

The preservative-free, multi-dose contact lens rehydrating drops are expected to hit the market in early 2023.

Consider 2 approaches when fitting patients.