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- The Number of Optometric Practices Offering neurolens Contoured Prism Lenses More Than Quadrupled in 2018https://modernod.com/news/the-number-of-optometric-practices-offering-neurolens-contoured-prism-lenses-more-than-quadrupled-in-2018/2479617/Costa Mesa, California-based neurolens announced that adoption of their prescription lenses has grown among US optometric (OD) practices and by year end, 31 states will carry the company’s neurolenses and the neurolens measurement device. neurolenses are the first and only prescripti
- Prospective Study for NaturalVue Multifocal Demonstrates Decreased Refractive Error Change in Fast-Progressing Myopic Childrenhttps://modernod.com/news/prospective-study-for-naturalvue-multifocal-demonstrates-decreased-refractive-error-change-in-fast-progressing-myopic-children/2479681/Thomas Aller, OD, presented updated findings from a prospective clinical trial of NaturalVue (etafilcon A) 1 Day Multifocal Contact Lenses at a briefing for media and industry leaders at the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Conference in San Antonio on November 9. The NaturalVue portfolio of p
- Non-Contact Panretinal Photocoagulation for Navilas 577s Introduced at AAO 2018https://modernod.com/news/non-contact-panretinal-photocoagulation-for-navilas-577s-introduced-at-aao-2018/2479753/At the AAO 2018 meeting in Chicago, OD-OS is launching a new widefield objective which brings non-contact panretinal photocoagulation with access to the far periphery (ora serrata) to the Navilas 577s Laser System. The new option for peripheral treatments can further enhance compliance of sensiti
- Silicon Valley Eye Doctor Named Optometrist of the Year By American Optometric Associationhttps://modernod.com/news/silicon-valley-eye-doctor-named-optometrist-of-the-year-by-american-optometric-association/2480071/The California Optometric Association (COA) announced that David M. Redman, OD, has been named the “Optometrist of the Year” for 2017 by the American Optometric Association (AOA). Dr. Redman is a practicing optometrist and partner in Precision Eyecare Centers in San Jose and Mountain View. Dr. Re
- Macula May Not Benefit From a Blue-Light Filtering Intraocular Lenshttps://modernod.com/news/macula-may-not-benefit-from-a-blue-light-filtering-intraocular-lens/2476346/Inserting a blue light-filtering IOL during cataract surgery may not benefit the macula, researchers say, according to a Reuters report. “It has been suggested that IOLs that selectively attenuate short wavelength visible l
- Nicox Postpones Nasdaq Listing Due to Market Volatilityhttps://modernod.com/news/nicox-postpones-nasdaq-listing-due-to-market-volatility/2479717/Nicox SA announced that due to the extreme volatility of the financial markets, it has decided to postpone its dual listing on Nasdaq, concluding that it would not be in the interest of their existing shareholders at this time, according to a company news release. The purpose of a Nasdaq l
- Ziemer to Implement Low Energy Lenticule Extraction Applications for its Femtosecond Laser Platformhttps://modernod.com/news/ziemer-announces-to-implement-low-energy-lenticule-extraction-applications-to-its-femtosecond-laser-platform/2479888/Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems announced plans to incorporate lenticule extraction capabilities for its flagship LDV Z8 femtosecond laser system.1 “From the very first days of developing the femtosecond l
- SECO International Names Dr. R. Max Raynor as 2021 Presidenthttps://modernod.com/news/seco-international-names-dr-r-max-raynor-as-2021-president/2477497/SECO International has named R. Max Raynor, OD, as the next president. His term began on March 7, 2020, and will last through February 28, 2021. Dr. Raynor officially accepted the honor during the House of Delegates meeting held on Saturday, March 7 at SECO 20/20. “Dr. Raynor has dedicated
- Bausch + Lomb's Surgical Planning Software, Eyetelligence, Now Fully Commercially Available in UShttps://modernod.com/news/bausch-lombs-surgical-planning-software-eyetelligence-now-fully-commercially-available-in-us/2484204/Bausch + Lomb announced that its surgical planning software, Eyetelligence, is now available to all US ophthalmologists. Eyetelligence is designed to streamline a clinic’s operations and bring connectivity into the OR. According to B+L, the software helps surgeons make quick
- Oculus Smartfield Perimeter Launches Aboard the International Space Station to Support Vision Researchhttps://modernod.com/news/oculus-smartfield-perimeter-launches-aboard-the-international-space-station-to-support-vision-research/2484168/Oculus announced that its Smartfield perimeter has successfully launched aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to support research on Spaceflight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome (SANS)—a condition known to affect astronauts’ vision during l