About 50% of patients severely astigmatic, study says
October 20th 2011Nearly 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.
Advances reduce HOAs, boost contrast sensitivity
October 20th 2011New 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.
Systematic evaluation helps simplify diagnostic challenge
September 1st 2011Understanding 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.