Glasses

With transportation hurdles, lack of eye care providers and practices, and economic disadvantages working against rural patients, vision initiatives are getting creative to ensure they still receive care.

Transitions was presented the award in the Vision category at SILMO 2024 in Paris, France.

The Eyeglass Rule goes into effect today, requiring all optometrists to provide prescriptions to patients and to keep acknowledgment of receipt on file for up to 3 years.

The lenses have been shown to filter up to 97% of blue, red, and amber light and allows over 70% of soothing green light through.

The study also found lengthy eye examination and eyewear purchase cycles, with averages of 21 and 24 months respectively.

The National High Traffic Safety Administration states that “nighttime driving is inherently challenging due to decreased visibility."

The strike force involves more than a dozen medical and nonmedical professionals to help bridge the gap between failed vision screenings and follow-up examinations.

Educating parents of pediatric patients starts with getting staff on the same page.

The company currently has CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb contact lenses available for customers to order.

The company’s initiatives include involvement with the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition and discounting blue light screen protectors and its pediatric eye care program, among others.

MyopiaX is a non-invasive, light-based treatment that uses a virtual reality headset to deliver treatment while patients engage with digital content.

The program allows practices to sign up for rebate deals and discounted services.

How to personalize multifocal contact lens recommendations for your patients.

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.

Effective management of turnover can have a big impact on revenue.

The new technology, tailored to creative professionals, reduces the light that passes through the lens without reducing the color of light that is transmitted.

Results from the THRIVE study found that when reading glasses were given to first-time wearers, monthly median incomes increased by 33%.

Cleveland, Ohio’s Great Lakes Science Center Community Engagement Coordinator JonDarr Bradshaw details what those in the path of totality should expect, as well as the science center’s initiatives to keep eyes healthy during the event.

Report findings show that patient interest in contact lenses can be dissuaded by lack of recommendations by eye care providers.

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 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.

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 companies have released a new INVU collection of sunglasses made from upcycled plastic featuring ultra polarized lenses.

The company’s inSights Research Program found that an increase in eye exams and prescription eye care products sold in 2023 resulted in slight industry growth.

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.

Graham Erickson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, gives key takeaways of his presentation, "Sports vision grand rounds," which he presented during the 2023 AOA Optometry's Meeting in Washington, DC.

Currently, there are several novel spectacle designs available across the world. Unfortunately, none of them are available in the US currently.

Implement this strategy in your practice to sell higher-end frames and increase revenue.