Justin Cooper

EssilorLuxottica added to its medical technology portfolio with the acquisition of Ikerian AG, a Swiss health tech company doing business under the name RetinAI, according to a press release. The company’s flagship product is RetinAI Discovery, a clinical software platform for managing patient data and imagery, with AI-based disease monitoring capabilities. It also makes Discovery Unity, another

In a real-life setting, an observe-and-plan regimen for anti-VEGF injections in neovascular age-related macular degeneration reduced the clinical burden while improving visual acuity over the long term.“The observe-and-plan regimen was developed to provide individually adjusted treatment frequency with anti-VEGF while reducing the clinical burden of monitoring visits. It is based on the

BOSTON — A study of atropine eye drops to delay the onset of pediatric myopia has received federal grants totaling $25 million and will be conducted by researchers at the University of Houston and The Ohio State University. “A study like this has never been conducted in the United States,” David A. Berntsen, OD, PhD, FAAO, coprincipal investigator and Golden-Golden Professor of Optometry at the

Cataract surgery leads to ‘transient’ macular changes in AMD

Bausch + Lomb launched Asana, a new line of gas permeable lenses, in the U.S., offering fitting support and unlimited remakes on a comprehensive range of lens types, according to a press release. The portfolio includes spherical, aspheric, toric, multifocal, multifocal toric, reverse geometry and keratoconic contact lenses. Each lens is customizable using Boston materials and is eligible for

Outcomes in acute optic neuritis tend to be worse at 6 months for men, patients who are older and those with poorer high-contrast visual acuity at baseline, according to an analysis published in Ophthalmology.“Two avenues of interest recently have opened regarding the treatment of [optic neuritis]: First, data from small case series suggest a possible benefit of early [glucocorticosteroid]

A large study of a school-based eye exam program found substantial need for new and updated eyeglass prescriptions, particularly in boys and those in higher grade levels, according to an analysis published in Optometry and Vision Science.“School-based vision programs help to address unmet eye care needs by providing eye exams and eyeglasses to school-age children directly within

Wearing orthokeratology contact lenses for 11 years led to a substantial reduction in axial length, with a mean treatment effect of –0.69 mm compared with single-vision lens wear, according to a study in Optometry and Vision Science.“There is a substantial body of scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of orthokeratology lens wear in slowing the axial elongation of the eye.

MINNEAPOLIS — Hallucinogenic drugs come in many forms and have unpredictable effects on the visual system that optometrists should be aware of, according to speakers at Optometry’s Meeting. People may use hallucinogenic drugs in different forms, particularly for natural hallucinogens such as mescaline, peyote or ayahuasca.

MINNEAPOLIS — Nuance Audio Glasses, new eyeglasses from EssilorLuxottica with “invisible” speakers built into the arms to address hearing loss, were on display at Optometry’s Meeting. Nuance Audio Glasses are FDA registered as an over-the-counter hearing aid and were launched in the U.S. in April, according to a press release. The glasses are intended for people aged 18