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December 13, 2011

Bionic Contact Lenses Tested in Rabbits

New research sheds light on the safety and requirements of bionic contact lenses, or wirelessly powered contact lenses that display information. Researchers from the University of Washington and Aalto University in Finland tested a prototype device in the eyes of rabbits. Read more…

 
November 9, 2011

New Contact Lens with Wafer-Thin Packaging Debuts in Japan

Magic contact lenses

Contact lens manufacturer Menicon is introducing a new lens that’s packaged in a revolutionary, wafer-thin flat pack.

The lens, dubbed “Magic,” debuts this week at the company’s concept store in Tokyo, and nationwide marketing in Japan will start in 2012. Read more…

 
October 28, 2011

Alden Optical Launches NovaKone Soft Contact Lenses for Keratoconus

Alden Optical has released NovaKone contact lenses, the company’s first lens for patients with keratoconus. The lens uses a new soft lens design for easy fitting and comfort, which the company says makes it a good lens option for patients who cannot tolerate gas permeable (GP) contact lenses. Read more…

 
October 20, 2011

Bausch + Lomb Releases PureVision2 HD for Astigmatism

PureVision2 HD for Astigmatism contact lenses

Bausch + Lomb recently launched a new toric contact lens called PureVision2 for Astigmatism with High Definition (HD) Optics.

The lens features HD Optics to provide crisp vision for patients with astigmatism. The company states that the lens reduces spherical aberration to help avoid halos and glare in low lighting. Read more…

 
October 17, 2011

Halloween Can be a Scary Time for Contact Lens Use

Woman wearing costume contact lenses.

With Halloween fast-approaching, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists and other organizations are warning the public about the risks associated with improper use of special effect contact lenses.

Unlike popular belief, costume contacts require a contact lens prescription by law or there can be sight-threatening consequences. Read more…

 
September 27, 2011

Contact Lens Habits Vary Among Generations, Survey Finds

This year’s American Eye-Q Survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA) reveals that contact lens wear and care differ among generations. The survey examined lens habits among four generations: the traditionalist or silent generation (1925-1945), baby boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1977) and Generation Y (1978-1994). Read more…

 
September 12, 2011

Menicon America Introduces GP Lens Care System and WebStore

Menicon America launches GP lens care system.

Menicon America has released a new lens care system for cleaning and disinfecting gas permeable contact lenses. The system contains Menicon Unique pH, Menicon Progent and Menicon Rewetting Drops; and it is available for purchase online at the newly launched Menicon WebStore. Read more…

 
September 1, 2011

Incident Resounds Dangers of Overnight Wear of Contact Lenses

Wearing contact lenses during sleep and poor lens hygiene can lead to vision-threatening eye infections. Recently one U.K. journalist developed microbial keratitis, an infection of the cornea, after overnight contact lens wear and occasionally rinsing her contacts with tap water.

The 24-year-old journalist first noticed something was wrong when she woke up with pain in her left eye. Her eye turned red and teary with a red rim around the iris, and she became sensitive to light. Read more…

 
August 18, 2011

Optometrist Creates Gold and Diamond Contact Lenses

Optometrist develops contacts with gold and diamonds.

An optometrist from the Shekhar Eye Research Center in India has developed the world’s first contact lenses made with gold and diamonds.

Valued at $15,000, the sparkly contact lenses are oxygen permeable and can be customized for vision correction. Read more…

 
August 2, 2011

Duette Multifocal Begins Nationwide Rollout

The Duette Multifocal hybrid contact lens by SynergEyes will be available nationwide soon, with the rollout beginning this month. The company says the Duette Multifocal is the first silicone hydrogel hybrid contact lens designed just for people with presbyopia. Read more…

 
July 12, 2011

CooperVision Offers New Contact Lens Rebates

CooperVision offers contact lens rebates.

CooperVision, manufacturer of soft and silicone hydrogel contact lenses, has announced new rebates that can save consumers significant cash on their CooperVision contact lens purchases. Read more…

 
July 11, 2011

Acuvue Sponsors Eye Health Webcast

Healthy Vision radio program, hosted by Dr. Val Jones

Healthy Vision with Dr. Val Jones is a new webcast devoted to educating Americans about eye health and wellness.

Vistakon — maker of Acuvue contact lenses, including daily disposable contacts, multifocal contacts and toric contact lenses for astigmatism — is sponsoring the program. Read more…

 
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