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Sunday, August 24, 2025

Valley Contax Announces Academy 2025 Travel Grant Winners

Applicants were invited to share a short essay about the teacher who had the most significant impact on them and why.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 24, 2025

In Memoriam: Richard Hopping, OD

Richard Lee Hopping, OD, passed away in Fullerton, California on August 12, 2025 at the age of 97.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Vision at J&J Appoints Two Executives

Caroline Blackie, MS, OD, PhD, was appointed as vice president of medical affairs and Paul Lisenby was named global head of research and development.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 24, 2025

CooperVision and AOA-CLCS Host Residency Forum 2025

Fast-rising optometrists receive hands-on instruction, leadership development sessions, and more in 3-day program

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

PECAA and ABB Optical Group Expand Partnership

Lab services and specialty vision products are available to PECAA Max members

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

OGS Combats Global Vision Loss with World Sight Day Challenge 2025

Optometry practices, student groups, and related businesses will organize raffles, bake sales, office contests, and more fundraising activities

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Last Chance to Add Input to the CLS GP Prescribing Survey

How does your practice stack up against your peers when it comes to prescribing GP contact lenses? Weigh in by filling out a brief survey here.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 17, 2025

FDA Affirms Safety of PFAS-Based Materials in Medical Devices

PFAS used in medical devices are different from the small-molecule PFAS that have been linked to environmental and health concerns.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Sunday, August 10, 2025

The Fundingsland Group Announces “The Eye Report”

The program is designed to equip eyecare practitioners with the latest insights and strategies for managing complex ocular surface and eyelid margin conditions.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Art Optical Announces Specialty Contact Lens Travel Grant Opportunities

Optometry residents, third- and fourth-year students, and newly practicing ODs can apply for financial support to attend 1 of 2 premier professional meetings.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Kate Flannery Teams Up with Contact Lens Institute to Promote “The EASY Way”

Comedian Kate Flannery delivers her trademark humor alongside practical guidance in a video that’s also available as a YouTube Short.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 10, 2025

TheraTears Unveils “It’s a Science” Marketing Campaign

This campaign highlights the science-backed formulation of TheraTears eye drop.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Midwestern University Appoints Dr. Brianne Hobbs as Dean of the Chicago College of Optometry

She brings to the position an extensive and distinguished record of academic leadership, clinical expertise, and a long-standing commitment to excellence in optometric education.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 10, 2025

CooperVision Expands Net Plastic Neutral Contact Lens Initiative into Hong Kong

Eyecare professionals and contact lens wearers in 34 countries and territories are now helping make a positive impact on “People + Planet.”

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Santen Begins European Rollout of Low-Dose Atropine for Myopia in Germany

Additional launches across Europe are expected to follow soon.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The National Medical Products Administration Accepts New Drug Application for NVK002

The new drug application is classified as a Class II innovative drug.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 3, 2025

CLS Is Seeking Information About Your GP Prescribing Trends

How does your practice stack up against your peers when it comes to prescribing GP contact lenses?

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 3, 2025

CooperVision Drives National Awareness Campaign on Childhood Myopia

The direct-to-consumer initiative addressed the condition of myopia and its rising prevalence.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Dr. Yutaka Maki Named Associate Dean at UTRGV School of Optometry

In this role, Dr. Maki will oversee academic programs and policies, curriculum development, and student academic progress.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 3, 2025

The Vision Council Foundation Launches 2025 Back-to-School Campaign

The campaign is a nationwide initiative encouraging families to prioritize comprehensive eye exams and healthy vision habits as the new school year begins.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Lenz Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of Vizz for the Treatment of Presbyopia

The aceclidine-based eye drop is used for the treatment of presbyopia in adults.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Alcon Announces US Launch of Tryptyr for Dry Eye Disease

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Friday, August 1, 2025

August Is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

Prevent Blindness provides new resources

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Nation’s Eye Physicians, Researchers Launch #SeeWhatMatters Campaign

Organizations are working together to oppose any proposal to consolidate the National Eye Institute into a broader Institute on Neuroscience and Brain Research and to preserve critical funding for vision research.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Friday, July 25, 2025

Dr. Bisant Labib Named Dean of Pacific University College of Optometry

She will lead efforts to expand the college’s impact in both academic and clinical settings, while upholding its long-standing reputation in optometric education.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

DSDO Spectacle Lenses Effective in Delaying Myopia Onset in Children

There was no additional benefit when the lenses were combined with low-dose atropine.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Orthokeratology and Multifocal Soft Lenses Found Cost Effective in Slowing Childhood Myopia Progression in Wales

A new economic analysis from Wales has found that certain myopia-control interventions for children may be cost-effective alternatives to standard single-vision correction

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Monday, July 21, 2025

Dr. Amelia Barwise Authors July Edition of Cultural Responsiveness Blog

In her article, Dr. Barwise highlights that language barriers pose considerable challenges for patients when interacting with the health care system

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Menicon America Inc. Achieves ISO 13485:2016 Certification

The ISO 13485:2016 certification is a globally recognized standard for quality management systems specific to the medical device industry.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Altris Sync App Allows AI to Directly Sync to OCT Devices

The introduction of Altris Sync for automated upload of OCT files is designed to remove the need for manual operations and bring AI decision support for OCT analysis to every clinic.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Teenagers Create Nonprofit to Make Use of Old Contact Lenses

DonateContacts was founded with a goal of “ending the enormous waste of contact lenses worldwide,” and involve his friends.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Upcoming Panel on Diversity and Inclusion in Eye Care at Vision Expo West 2025

Speakers will discuss empowerment to drive equity in optometry.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Sunday, July 13, 2025

IDOC Partners with Bausch + Lomb and CooperVision

IDOC Vantage is an extension of its contact lens share program built to simplify profitability and give independent practices more control.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Rain Eye Drops Launches Dispenser Aid for Single-use Eye Drops

The RainDrop Dispenser Aid is a newly refined device designed to help Americans who have dry eye apply mono-dose eyedrop vials more easily and accurately.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 13, 2025

GSLS Accepting Paper and Poster Abstracts

Submissions are due by September 15, 2025, at 5 PM (EST).

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Alcon Names Julie M. Brewer to its Executive Leadership Team

Julie M. Brewer will join the company and its executive leadership team as senior vice president, president, global franchises.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Johnson & Johnson Appoints Kelly Heaps, Vice President of US Sales, Vision Care

Kelly Heaps will work to accelerate sales and foster market share growth while collaborating with customers to strengthen patient outcomes.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Bausch + Lomb Launches Dry Eye Education Campaign

Bausch + Lomb announced the launch of “Eyes Tell the Story: The Impact of Dry Eye.”

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Friday, July 11, 2025

3-Year Findings from the BLINK Study

Choroidal changes were linked to reduced axial elongation in children wearing high-add multifocal contact lenses.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

IMI Release Special Editorial on Myopia Terminology

The International Myopia Institute (IMI) announced the publication of its latest consensus editorial “Myopia Correction, Myopia Control, and Myopia Management: Definitions and Recommended Usage.”

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

MiyoSmart Spectacle Lenses to Be Reimbursed in France

France will become the first country in the European Union to offer reimbursement for Hoya Vision Care’s MiyoSmart myopia control spectacle lenses.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

CooperVision Urges Families to Prioritize Eye Health This Back-to-School Season

The company is urging parents to make children’s eye health a back-to-school priority through a nationwide myopia awareness campaign, new educational resources through The Myopia Collective, and limited-time rebates on eligible products.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Bausch + Lomb Launches “Eyes Tell the Story” Campaign to Spotlight Real Dry Eye Experiences

88% of survey respondents who are currently using prescription treatments said they wish they had started sooner.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Eaglet Eye Wins 2025 BCLA Industry Award

The award is given to an individual/team working within industry who has made an outstanding contribution to the or contact lens profession or field of anterior eye either in relation to a product, technology, or a concept.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 29, 2025

ABB Optical Group Announces the 11th Annual Optometry Student Challenge

Registration is now open for third- and fourth-year optometry students to enter for a chance to attend the 2026 Global Specialty Lens Symposium.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Zeiss Vision Care US Names Gary Rosenblum as President and CEO

Gary Rosenblum brings relevant senior leadership experience at Demant, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, and Pfizer to his new role.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Generation Sight from CooperVision Expands into the Greater Boston Area and Rhode Island

The initiative offers 2 clinically validated myopia interventions for the duration of treatment at no cost.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Johnson & Johnson Launches Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day Multifocal for Astigmatism

The lens is now available in the United States and Canada, and the launch of Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day for Astigmatism is expected later this summer.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Monday, June 23, 2025

ASPECT Trial Shows Efficacy of Combined Atropine and DIMS Lenses for Pediatric Myopia

Nearly 40% of patients on combined therapy achieved zero axial elongation over 12 months

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Sunday, June 22, 2025

IACLE Welcomes SEED and Zeiss as Bronze Partners

SEED and Zeiss partnerships will reinforce International Association of Contact Lens Educators’ (IACLE) commitment to advancing contact lens education worldwide

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 22, 2025

2026 GSLS Registration Open

Providing expert-led education about all things contact lenses, the 2026 Global Specialty Lens Symposium will be held from January 7 to 10, 2026 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 22, 2025

TFOS Completes DEWS III

According to the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), 80 experts from 18 countries used an evidence-based approach to create the TFOS DEWS III report.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Last Chance to Submit Nominations for the 2026 GSLS Awards

The Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) is seeking nominations for 2 awards that will be given out at the 2026 GSLS.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 15, 2025

CooperVision Hosts New Graduate Summit to Support Transition into Practice

CooperVision hosted its 2025 New Graduate Summit, welcoming more than 100 new doctors of optometry for 2 multiday educational events designed to support this transition.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Individualizing Optometry Care to All Patient Populations

The June edition of the “Cultural Responsiveness” blog highlights an article written by Bryce St. Clair, OD, MPH.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 15, 2025

CooperVision and Dr. Greg Pearl Named Brien Holden Founders Award Recipients

These honors celebrate those who have made remarkable, impactful contributions to advancing global vision care.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 15, 2025

CLSA Education Foundation Establishes Timothy O. Koch Award

This new initiative will support rising educators and emerging leaders in the contact lens profession.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

EC Approves Santen’s Ryjunea to Slow Progression of Pediatric Myopia

The product is indicated for children aged 3 to 14 years at treatment initiation, with myopia progression of 0.5 D or more per year and severity between –0.5 D and –6.0 D.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

iVeena Submits IND to FDA for a Phase 2 Clinical Trial for Pediatric Myopia

IVMED-85 is a preservative-free, non-atropine daily drop that strengthens scleral and corneal collagen crosslinks through lysyl oxidase activation to improve refraction and decrease the rate of axial elongation.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Hoya Vision Care Launches visuReal MoveAI Kids Module

Hoya Vision Care unveiled its visuReal Move^AI Kids module, a video centration module specifically designed for children.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Valley Contax Announces Student Travel Grant Opportunities for Academy 2025

Two students from the graduating classes of 2026 or 2027 will be selected.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Haag-Streit Launches Cornea Map Toric Assessment Feature for the Lenstar

Haag-Streit has unveiled the cornea map for its flagship Lenstar 900 optical biometer.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 8, 2025

FDA Accepts NDA for Tenpoint's Brimochol PF for the Treatment of Presbyopia

The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of January 28, 2026, for the drug.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Deadline Approaching for 2026 GSLS Award Nominations

The Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) is seeking nominations for 2 awards to be given out at the 2026 GSLS.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 8, 2025

FTC Sends Warning Letters to Prescribers Regarding Possible Violations of the Contact Lens Rule

Staff of the Federal Trade Commission sent 37 letters to contact lens prescribers warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Contact Lens Rule.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Tracey Technologies Unveils New Scleral Lens Workflow

The new workflow that enables ECPs and specialty contact lens fitters to design personalized scleral lenses for patients who have HOAs.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 8, 2025

B+L Launches Blink Nourish and Blink Boost Eye Drops in the United States

Both products are preservative-free and contact-lens friendly.

By Contact Lens Spectrum Staff

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Infrared Contact Lenses Show Potential Practical Uses

Wearers can detect near-infrared light, colors, and images, even with their eyes closed.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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