GLG News by Optometrists

Macular degeneration is a condition where the central part of the retina is lost. This item places an image on the retina that is so big, it allows the use of the remaining, useful retina. Sounds great! It may be, however, as with many low vision devices, there are some potential pitfalls.

"Customized" intraocular lenses are gradually making their way into the mainstream of ocular surgery. First there were multifocal and accommodating IOLs. Now there are toric IOLs. And the future is upon us for more sophisticated designs such as the telescopic IOL.  As with any new technology,...

The potential market for a newer and better optical solution to the problem of presbyopia is limitless.  Any optical system which functions with fewer "compromises" than those we have now will be a welcome addition even if its application is limited to just contact lenses alone. Broader applications...

The article points out that a small percentage of contact lenses and laser vision correction procedures, and cataract procedures deal with presbyopia. The field is wide open for improvement and exploitation. Numerous companies are looking for the "next best" idea.

This survey gives strong evidence to support issues that Eye Care Professionals deal with every day.  Most Americans (73%) believe that vision correction would help their ability to drive at night, and yet only 27% of those drivers have sought help from an Eye Doctor.  Why is there a...

Even though Bausch & Lomb appears to be getting back on its feet in the contact lens and solution market, their lawsuit woes continue to pile up.  At 573 and counting, these lawsuits are expected to cost them over $1 billion.

The newest silicone hydrogel contact lenses introduced to the market use a siloxane-based material, and include the Ciba O2 Optix Custom, the Coopervision Biofinity, and now the Menicon PremiO.  I have yet to get my hands on and prescribe any of these lenses so I don't have any first accounts...

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To delve further into the reasons for retinal ganglion cell death is critical for the future of glaucoma treatment. As the article discusses, there are reasons for retinal ganglion cell death other than high intraocular pressures.  Unfortunately, the only medical and surgical methods we have...

So how important is contact lens hygiene?  Extremely.  If you don't properly take care of your contact lenses, you risk vision loss. Would you change your bad habits if it were to cost you your professional career?  Most sane, competent people would emphatically say 'YES!'. ...