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Contact Lenses

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.
April 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.
April 2, 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.
March 1, 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.
December 5, 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.
October 10, 2023

New Scleral Lens ‘Microvault’ Option for Hard-to-fit Eyes

The custom feature generates an area of lift specific to the unique contour of the patient’s sclera, the manufacturer says.
August 25, 2023

Smaller Back Optic Zone Ortho-K Lenses Lead to Slower Axial Elongation, Research Finds

While the effect was most significant during the first six months of treatment, it lasted over the two-year study period.
August 14, 2023

No Significant IOP Change in Found Scleral Contact Lens Wear

Study shows that properly fitted designs are likely safe in young adults without glaucoma.
July 13, 2023

Multifocal Contacts No Threat to Kids’ Accommodation

Though some effect was observed in a recent study, there were no untoward consequences long-term after four and a half years of wear.
July 5, 2023

Neighborhood-level Factors Might Impact Microbial Keratitis

Patients with this condition from areas with more socioeconomic disadvantages were shown to have higher odds of presenting BCVA worse than 20/40.
June 21, 2023