KIDS AND CONTACT LENSES
Most children who wear contact lenses do so because they have special needs that have arisen from surgery or an injury. Your challenge is not so much fitting lenses on pediatric patients, but dealing with parents or guardians and convincing them of the long-term benefits, according to Vicky Sheppard, NCLE-AC, FCLSA. She is contact lens manager, Kaiser Permanente of Southern California.
Fitting children in contact lenses (CLs) demand both clinical skills and a bit of psychology, Sheppard said. You’ll often be more successful when examining a young patient or checking the fit of CLs if you make it a game. Before you ask the child to look in the slit lamp, offer to check the eyes of a teddy bear, or mom or dad. » More
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Washington, DC—The first-ever Focus on Eye Health: A National Summit, part of a weeklong series of events Prevent Blindness America (PBA) is presenting, will take place here June 20. It will feature the release of the update of “Vision Problems in the US: Prevalence of Adult Vision Impairment and Age-Related Eye Disease in America”, in partnership with the National Eye Institute and Johns Hopkins University. » More |
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Birmingham, UK—Data presented at the 2012 British Contact Lens Association Clinical Conference here has suggested that an electronic reminder service can help contact lens wearers better adhere to the recommended replacement schedule their doctor prescribes. » More |
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Irving, TX, and Rancho Cordova, CA—PFO Global and VSP Optics Group are co-developing digital lens fitting and dispensing technology for eye-care professionals to use on tablet or mobile computers. Together, the companies have jointly applied for patents on the technology, on which they have been in technical collaboration for the past year. » More |
PATIENT EDUCATION
Pinellas Park, FL—Transitions Optical is introducing new and updated point-of-sale (POS) materials that allow eye-care professionals to leverage the “Life well lit” global communication and advertising campaign that aims to educate consumers about Transitions lenses. » More |
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Jacksonville, FL—After a 23-year career with Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC), and over 40 years in eye care, Phil Keefer has announced his decision to retire, effective Sept. 1. » More |
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Pinellas Park, FL—Nike Vision and Transitions Optical introduced new Nike MAX Transitions adaptive sunglasses at the Transitions Championship PGA TOUR event. Available in two colors, the lenses are responsive to changing light and specifically engineered for sport performance including golf, hiking and trail running. » More |
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Port Chester, NY—Zyloware adds styles to its new Sophia Loren, Stetson, Randy Jackson Limited Edition and Daisy Fuentes collections. Also, previously released styles Daisy Fuentes Kira and Daisy Fuentes Lourdes introduce new colors. » More |
LATEST PRODUCTS
Somerville, NJ—Viva International Group introduced 10 styles to the Skechers Eyewear Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The new styles capture the sporty and vibrant feel of the brand. They consist of four ophthalmic styles for men, four for women and two for boys. » More |
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San Luis Obispo, CA—Live Eyewear debuted “Ink”, a metallic blue finish with black flecking at International Vision Expo East in New York. The new Soft Touch frame color is now available on all Cocoon OveRx sunglasses with an option of gray, amber, copper, or yellow Polaré polarized lens tints. » More |
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