MACUHEALTH RELEASES VISION SUPPLEMENT WITH MICRO-MICELLE TECHNOLOGY

MacuHealth now offers MacuHealth with Micro-Micelle Technology, the most complete and efficient eye supplement formulation on the market, according to the company. It contains the original 10-10-2 formulation of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin, and then stability and solubility are enhanced by the addition of acetates, which incorporate the carotenoids into micromicelles, according to the company. MacuHealth says that the result is an increase in the capture of carotenoids by gathering cells, an improvement in absorption and bioavailability, and an increase in carotenoid concentrations at the target tissue.

MacuHealth states that it is the sole and exclusive licensee of all patents on the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin combined and of the Micro-Micelle Technology. Call (866) 704-0845 or visit www.macuhealth.com . ■

BAUSCH + LOMB LAUNCHES –2.75D CYLINDER FOR BIOTRUE ONEDAY FOR ASTIGMATISM LENSES

Bausch + Lomb announced the U.S. launch of the –2.75D cylinder parameter offering for Biotrue Oneday for Astigmatism daily disposable contact lenses. This new parameter offering will be available for same-day fitting in a standard fit set. The –2.75D cylinder will be available in sphere powers of plano to –6.00D (in 0.50D steps) in six different axes: 10°, 20°, 90°, 160°, 170°, and 180°. Call (800) 828-9030 or visit www.bausch.com . ■

MENICON EXPANDS ADDS FOR MIRU 1MONTH MULTIFOCAL

Menicon America has announced a parameter expansion for its Miru 1month Multifocal lens in the United States. Miru 1month Multifocal is now offered in a High Add (+2.00D), in addition to the existing Low Add (+1.00D), and has a power range of +6.00D to –13.00D including plano. Menicon says that the Low Add is suitable for patients who require an add power of +0.75D to +1.75D, and the High Add is for patients requiring an add power of +2.00D to +2.50D.

Miru 1month Multifocal employs three optic zones and offers optimized vision for presbyopic eyes, according to the company.

Miru 1month lenses have a reported oxygen transmissibility of 161 and utilize proprietary MeniSilk and Nanogloss technologies to achieve high wettability and excellent anti-fouling properties against surface contaminants, according to the company. Call (800) MENICON (636-4266) or visit www.meniconamerica.com . ■

EYE SCHOLAR OFFERS REFRACTION AND RETINOSCOPY TUTORIAL

Todd Zarwell, OD, recently announced Eye Scholar, a new website for teaching eyecare professionals the clinical skills of refraction and retinoscopy. Eye Scholar contains interactive tutorials for teaching these procedures in small, easy-to-digest steps, according to Dr. Zarwell. Students will learn the process of refracting and retinoscopy while manipulating the controls on virtual refracting instruments and retinoscopes. Just as importantly, Dr. Zarwell says that explanations, illustrations, and animations are used to educate students on the underlying theory and optics behind these procedures. The tutorials walk practitioners through a refraction, step by step, to learn concepts such as establishing and maintaining the spherical equivalent, refining cylinder power and axis, and cylinder power search. Dr. Zarwell also says that the tutorials help practitioners become familiar with the theory and fundamentals behind retinoscopy as well as learn how to recognize and correct different types of refractive error.

Eye Scholar also contains interactive simulators that allow students to practice refraction and retinoscopy on virtual patients. Dr. Zarwell states that patients are randomly generated and are programmed to respond and behave as real patients would. To register for one year of access to simulators, interactive lessons, refraction videos, minus cylinder, and plus cylinder, visit www.eyescholar.com . ■