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AAOpt 2026: CLI Releases Full Contact Lens Profitability Report

AAOpt 2026: CLI Releases Full Contact Lens Profitability Report

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The contact lens industry is gaining new evidence that contact lens patients can be significantly more valuable to optometry practices than patients who rely exclusively on eyeglasses. A new report from the Contact Lens Institute (CLI), titled Profitability Perspectives: Rethinking the Value of Contact Lenses, provides the first major U.S.-based analysis of the economic value ... AAOpt 2026: CLI Releases Full Contact Lens Profitability Report

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The Future of Specialty Contact Lenses

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Specialty contact lenses are entering a new era in which technology is changing not only how lenses are designed and fitted, but also what contact lenses may ultimately be capable of doing. According to Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and Avani Davé, OD, FAAO, advances in imaging, impression-guided design, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart contact-lens ... The Future of Specialty Contact Lenses

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How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Economics of Contact Lens Practice

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The economics of contact lens practice have changed dramatically over the past 50 years. When soft contact lenses first became widely available, contact lens sales were a major component of an optometry practice’s business model, alongside routine eye examinations and optical sales. Today, however, advances in lens technology, changing patient expectations, increased competition, and the ... How to Navigate the Ever-Changing Economics of Contact Lens Practice

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Study Finds Soft Contact Lens Patients Significantly More Profitable than Glasses-Only Wearers

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A new study commissioned by the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) finds that soft contact lens patients generate considerably more annual profit for eye care practices than patients who wear glasses exclusively. The study estimates that contact lens prescribing produces a profitability advantage ranging from 29% to 86%, depending on the type of vision correction being ... Study Finds Soft Contact Lens Patients Significantly More Profitable than Glasses-Only Wearers

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Harrow Acquires Global Rights To Tyrvaya

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Harrow has entered into a definitive agreement with Viatris to acquire the global rights to Tyrvaya (varenicline solution) nasal spray 0.03 mg, a prescription treatment for the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). Announced August 6, 2026, the deal is valued at up to $100 million, consisting of a $30 million upfront cash ... Harrow Acquires Global Rights To Tyrvaya

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Hubble Launches Classic 2.0 Daily Contact Lens

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Hubble has announced the nationwide launch of Classic 2.0, an updated version of its flagship daily disposable contact lens. The new lens represents the company’s effort to improve the comfort and wearing experience of its original Classic lens while maintaining the accessibility of a daily disposable product. According to Hubble, Classic 2.0 is designed with ... Hubble Launches Classic 2.0 Daily Contact Lens

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Bausch + Lomb Launches EyeGility Preloaded IOL Delivery System in US

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Bausch + Lomb has introduced the EyeGility preloaded intraocular lens (IOL) delivery system in the United States, marking another step toward improving efficiency and consistency in cataract surgery. Designed for use with the company’s enVista family of IOLs, the EyeGility system arrives with the lens already loaded into a single-use injector. This eliminates the need ... Bausch + Lomb Launches EyeGility Preloaded IOL Delivery System in US

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Barriers to Accessible Ophthalmic Imaging Device Uptake: An Exploratory Study Of Ophthalmology Care Provider Perspectives

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Modern eye care relies heavily on imaging technologies such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus cameras, and visual field analyzers to diagnose and monitor eye disease. However, many of these devices were designed for patients who can easily sit upright, position their head on a chinrest, and remain still during testing. This creates significant challenges ... Barriers to Accessible Ophthalmic Imaging Device Uptake: An Exploratory Study Of Ophthalmology Care Provider Perspectives

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Vision In The Valley, Debuts In The Desert: An AOA 2026 Recap

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The 2026 American Optometric Association (AOA) Congress and Optometry’s Meeting in Phoenix showcased many of the innovations expected to shape eye care over the coming years. The conference brought together clinicians, researchers, students, and industry leaders to discuss new technologies, clinical research, and evolving standards of care. Among the biggest themes were advances in contact ... Vision In The Valley, Debuts In The Desert: An AOA 2026 Recap

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Pediatric and Strabismus Care: Evolving Tools, Emerging Therapies

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Pediatric ophthalmology is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to advances in imaging, diagnostics, genetics, and treatment options. Experts interviewed in the article explain that technologies such as handheld optical coherence tomography (OCT), widefield retinal imaging, and tele-ophthalmology are making it easier to diagnose and monitor eye conditions in infants and young children, even in patients ... Pediatric and Strabismus Care: Evolving Tools, Emerging Therapies

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FDA Class II Recall Of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified a nationwide recall affecting more than 2.5 million bottles of prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals. The recall was initiated after reports identified foreign material within certain bottles, prompting concerns about product quality and patient safety. Prednisolone acetate is among the most commonly prescribed corticosteroid eye ... FDA Class II Recall Of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension

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