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.

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.

My Seven Secrets to Specialty Contact Lens Success

Learn the principles that will allow you to integrate this modality into your practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.