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The intricate relationship between US youth and eyeglass usage is ridden with barriers such as cost, aesthetics, discomfort, and inconvenience. To combat the widespread issue of uncorrected refractive errors, a multi-faceted approach is essential.

Unleash the power of GP lenses in astigmatism correction. Join Cristina M. Schnider, OD, to explore the benefits of GP lenses, fitting techniques, and strategies to enhance patient experience.

Unveiling the multifaceted benefits of daily disposable contact lenses, we dive into their impactful role in patient health, practitioner experience, and industry growth. Exploring the advantages of daily disposable contact lenses, we understand their vital role in promoting ocular health, comfort, convenience, and flexibility. The remarkable health benefits these lenses offer have been thoroughly researched. A study discovered that six years of daily disposable wear in 8- to 12-year-olds showed no significant impact on ocular health. Moreover, these lenses considerably decrease the risk of developing severe microbial keratitis. Next, the comfort factor plays an essential role in patient retention. Daily disposables provide a consistently fresh lens experience, improving comfort even for allergy sufferers and those with dry eyes. They also help to reduce the dropout rates seen with traditional lenses. Convenience and flexibility are also key selling points. Daily disposables are perfect for travel, part-time wear, and patients with varying vision requirements. These lenses effectively remove the hassle associated with cleaning, disinfection, and wear cycle tracking. For practitioners, compliance and ease of patient management are paramount. Daily disposables simplify patient care with fewer steps and products required. Additionally, daily disposables facilitate better patient compliance. Value is a noteworthy benefit as […]

The 2023 Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) presented by Contact Lens Spectrum (CLS) was held at Horseshoe Las Vegas from January 18-21, with over 1,000 attendees. The CE program included workshops, general sessions, and courses on topics such as myopia management, scleral lenses, GP lenses, dry eye, contact lens multifocals, and OD/MD collaboration. Attendees could also view scientific posters, free papers, and sponsored presentations on new specialty lens designs, technologies, and services. The Education Committee was led by Jason J. Nichols and Karen DeLoss, among others. The article highlights seven of the nine general sessions.

This piece discusses the latest developments in myopia control and management. It highlights the importance of implementing myopia control strategies early on, as myopia is becoming more prevalent and severe in younger populations. The article discusses the different methods available for myopia control, such as orthokeratology, atropine therapy, and multifocal contact lenses. It also provides insight into emerging treatments, such as corneal reshaping with photorefractive intrastromal cross-linking (PiXL) and soft contact lenses with light-adjustable properties. The author emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest research and technology to provide the best care for patients with myopia.

Dr. Seol Seung-Kwon of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) said, “Our achievement is a development of 3D printing technology that can print functional micro-patterns on non-planner substrate that can commercialize advanced smart contact lenses to implement AR.” He added, “It will greatly contribute to the miniaturization and versatility of AR devices.”