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Contact Lenses

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.
August 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.
August 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.
July 5, 2024

Rise in Daily Disposable Usage Linked to Designs and Parameter Ranges

A recent survey revealed that the wide array of options available on the market has played a huge role.
July 3, 2024

Rigid Contact Lenses Making a Comeback

A recent survey revealed a slight increase in fittings over the last 12 years, mostly due to renewed interest in orthokeratology and sclerals.
July 3, 2024

Infuse Contact Lenses Now Available for Astigmatism

The toric option features the same moisturizing formula inspired by DEWS II findings as the multifocal and spherical.
June 10, 2024

Multifocal CL Power Profiles May Differ From Labeling, Study Finds

Both distance and add power sometimes didn’t match the anticipated values. This may be due to the challenges of categorizing lens designs using predefined parameters, researchers suggest.
June 4, 2024

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