Hoya Vision North America has launched Seiko Elite, a practice development program for optometry and ophthalmology practices. Developed by eyecare marketing specialists for eyecare professionals, Seiko Elite is a comprehensive marketing, consulting and analytics program. Among other things, the program includes social media assistance, analytics software for insight into key performance indicators, and consulting to […]
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. recently presented data from a study showing that 1-Day Acuvue Moist Brand Contact Lenses for astigmatism [etafilcon A toric soft contact lenses (TCLs)] resulted in significant improvements in quality of life (QoL) measures compared with its spherical soft contact lens (SCL) counterpart for patients with astigmatism. Researchers fitted 60 […]
M&S Technologies announced the promotion of Kevin Butler to Vice President, Product Development & Technology. According to M&S, the company has made several strides forward that wouldn’t have been possible without Butler’s expertise, guidance and direction. These include the growth of the Smart System line of products, development of a Clinical Trial Suite of products, […]
Alcon recently opened the Alcon Experience Center, a state-of-the-art comprehensive eye health education and training center located on the company’s Fort Worth, Texas campus. The Experience Center integrates products and technologies from Alcon’s three businesses: Surgical, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals and Vision Care. It serves as a global training hub where physicians, students and Alcon employees can […]
Polaroid Sunglasses launched an international campaign to increase understanding of the risks of UV radiation. As part of the campaign, the brand has also launched a free app that measures UV radiation and alerts users when it reaches dangerous levels. The Polaroid UV Alert app also includes information about Polaroid polarized sunglass lenses and lens […]
The JENVIS Dry Eye Report is a new way for eyecare professionals to create a convenient one-page overview of the exam results generated by the Oculus Keratograph 5M, a corneal topographer with a built-in real keratometer and a color camera optimized for external imaging. In addition to the meibography, NIKBUT, tear meniscus height, lipid layer […]
Through a new 2015-2016 grant program, National Vision Inc. is encouraging students to pause and reflect on why they are interested in practicing primary care optometry and to consider the key issues affecting their future profession. All third- and fourth-year optometry students in the United States are eligible to apply for the chance to win […]
Bausch + Lomb has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Doctor’s Allergy Formula LLC. The company markets an FDA-approved in-office test that enables eyecare practitioners to objectively identify the root cause of patients’ ocular allergies. The noninvasive, three-minute, in-office test utilizes a panel of 60 allergens that are specific to each region of the […]
Refresh Optive Gel Drops, a new aqueous gel for patients who need or desire a more viscous artificial tear to relieve dry eye symptoms, are now available from Allergan. Gel Drops are designed to bind to the surface of the eye to provide long-lasting relief from dry eye discomfort, day or night. According to Allergan, […]
In January 2016, CooperVision Inc. will announce the inaugural honorees in its Best Practices initiative. Best Practices discovers and recognizes U.S. eyecare practices that have found unique ways to make their businesses thrive. The initiative is designed to share stories of creativity and success to inspire new ways of thinking and drive excellence in eye […]
