The main secret to being a successful multifocal contact lens fitter is communication.

Optical coherence tomography may be useful in identifying and monitoring retinal changes or retinal diseases that may be invisible to ophthalmoscopy in patients with diabetic retinopathy, AMD, retinitis pigmentosa, hydroxychloroquine toxicity, and high myopia.

Solution-induced corneal staining is a relatively common finding in contact lens wearers that must be taken seriously because it is a sign of corneal compromise that may lead to infiltrative keratitis.

With Maui Jim’s line of college-branded sunglasses, wearers have a new place to sport school pride. For each of 11 participating universities, sunglasses feature frames in the schools’ colors and come with school-branded cleaning cloths and sunglass cases.

Interstate Optical announced the launch of a Web-based, quick-ship resource for setting up a complete optical dispensary.

Safilo’s Balenciaga eyewear collection-consisting of sunglasses and optical frames-features vintage-inspired shapes with modern twists that reflect the contemporary and radical spirit of the brand.

With vintage inspirations, the contemporary new Alexander McQueen eyewear collection exudes classic individuality and a non-conformist spirit.

Targeting a fun-loving audience, the latest Carrera campaign continues with its “AFTER ALL, NO REGRETS” headline and showcases a series of characters in exhilarating life situations. The campaign went live in September.

REM Eyewear and Tumi have partnered to launch Tumi Eyewear. The partnership will expand Tumi’s product range to include a complete collection of sunglasses and optical styles.

Live Eyewear has donated more than 800 polarized clip-ons, valued at almost $28,000, to the non-profit RestoringVision.org.

The Duette Hybrid contact lens (SynergEyes Inc.) offers an alternative to the CIBA VISION brand lenses that were discontinued this past summer.

Nearly one-half of patients requiring vision correction are significantly astigmatic in at least one eye and could benefit from advances in toric contact lens technology, according to a study published in Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice.

New lens design technology can help eye-care professionals (ECPs) avoid introducing higher-order aberrations (HOAs) to patients’ vision via corrective lenses. This, in turn, will enhance patients’ contrast sensitivity to see more clearly, according to Pete Hanlin, ABOM, LDO, technical marketing manager, Essilor of America.

Understanding the features of the different types of pediatric nystagmus is the basis for determining the etiology of the problem and counseling parents about the need for further evaluation, possible treatments, and their child's prognosis.

The optical industry has been moving toward customization in lens design.

Today, the expanding array of digital lenses, freeform lenses and premium treatments allows users to experience the same "WOW" all over again.

Knowing how to avoid upsetting a client, and knowing how to properly handle an individual who feels wronged, can help you avoid customer service mistakes in the future, build a more loyal customer base, and actually increase sales and profits.

Mark Horowitz, OD, in practice in southern Florida, has been a professional magician for 50 years.

Soft contact lenses have become America's predominant form of contact lens vision correction and radically changed the way patients expect to manage their vision care.

VEW offers leading-edge advances that can help maximize patient care and practice profitability.