Contact Lenses
Scleral Lens Wear Can Increase IOP in Keratoconic Eyes
A variation in the BMO-MRW that became thinner over time was found, with a greater effect being observed when the scleral lens was worn for six hours.
12/11/2024
Presbyopic Soft Contact Lens Fits Have Doubled Since 2000
However, an international survey shows that 39% of these patients are currently only receiving distance correction.
12/11/2024
New Weekly Contact Lens Promises Continuous Comfort
Alcon’s Precision7 will be available in both spherical and toric designs at launch.
11/07/2024
Contact Lens Complications: Recognition, Prevention and Management
From mild dry eye to vision-threatening microbial keratitis, here’s how to detect impending trouble, avoid similar issues in other patients and intervene to sidestep a potentially devastating outcome.
08/15/2024
An Overview of Optics in Soft Contact Lenses
Understanding how various designs affect vision will help you match patients with the best-suited option for their needs.
08/15/2024
My Seven Secrets to Specialty Contact Lens Success
Learn the principles that will allow you to integrate this modality into your practice.
08/15/2024
Make Specialty Lenses Thrive in Your Practice
It's more than just a matter of obtaining the lenses. Here's a look at the tools and talents you'll need.
08/15/2024
Tear Meniscus Height and Depth Decrease Earlier in Day for Symptomatic Contact Lens Users
These observations were seen at hour five, while the two parameters didn’t show significant changes in asymptomatic or healthy individuals until hour 10.
08/14/2024
Recent Meta-analysis Highlights Low Global Incidence of Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Just 2.34 cases per million population were identified, with no significant regional differences found. Among all microbial keratitis patients, AK comprised 1.52% of cases.
08/13/2024
Contact Lenses in Pediatric Populations Have Good Safety Profile
Scoping review finds adverse events were not uncommon, though, mostly comprising corneal staining and punctate keratitis.
07/05/2024
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January 14, 2025
From Comprehensive to Retina: Intelligently Advancing OCT
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