Category Archives: OTHER

As medical technology continues its rapid advance, contact lenses are becoming increasingly versatile medical devices. In addition, they are expected to become a key segment of the fledgling wearable technology market, serving as data displays for personal health or any other type of information. Because these contact lenses will require a power source, EPGL Medical Sciences is hoping that its new power supply technology will speed up the market. EPGL has announced that its engineers have created the first contact… Read More ➝

Coloured contact lenses are usually associated with special effects in films or celebrities who sport them to add something extra to their looks. These are the so-called plano coloured contacts and they are worn purely for cosmetic purposes. However, people in need of vision correction can also wear coloured lenses. The most important thing to remember is not to buy such lenses before consulting with an eye care practitioner and having a proper fit. In addition, proper care is as… Read More ➝

The variety of contact lenses available on the market today have made it possible for people with visual impairments to enjoy sports, while professional athletes can significantly improve their performance. Even if a person prefers wearing glasses, contact lenses are usually the better alternative when engaging in sports activities. Among the advantages are better peripheral vision, unobstructed field of view, a reduced chance of injury and greater vision stability. Let’s not forget that glasses can be a problem in outdoor… Read More ➝

If you wear glasses, the chances are that you have given at least some thought to swapping them for contact lenses. But you might be one of those people who have not made the transition due to one fear or another. EyeHealthWeb examines some of the most common fears that are preventing people from substituting glasses for contact lens and offers some advice in the process. As can be expected, most people share the fear of touching their eyes and… Read More ➝

It’s common for eye care professionals to recommend switching brands or lens care products (LCPs) for contact lens (CL) wearers experiencing discomfort. Their approach has now received scientific support through the findings of a study led by Dr Daniel Tilia of Australia’s Brien Holden Vision Institute. His team has established that changing the CL-LCP combination can noticeably improve ocular comfort and symptoms in CL wearers suffering from eye irritation and similar problems. The researchers selected 24 CL wearers who experience… Read More ➝

The annual report prepared by Contact Lens Spectrum (CLS) showed that the global contact lenses market enjoyed good health in 2012. The publication uses a number of sources to evaluate market growth and trends, among them CLS research, industry reports and insights from industry and financial analysts. The latest edition of the report includes data from Robert W Baird and GfK, whose research was used in the portions dealing with market value and regional rankings. According to estimates from Robert… Read More ➝

Many people prefer contact lenses to glasses for the convenience and freedom they offer. However, many still fail to grasp fully the importance of proper care and the vast majority believe that they are doing a good job of maintaining hygiene. But if the findings of a US study are anything to go by, only a minuscule number of contact lens wearers are actually in full compliance with care practices, although many are well aware of the complications resulting from… Read More ➝