FDA authorizes Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses for children with myopia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized marketing of the Essilor Stellest eyeglass lenses to correct myopia, ...
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FDA approves Acuvue ortho-K lenses for myopia control

Johnson & Johnson Vision announced that the FDA approved Acuvue Abiliti Overnight orthokeratology contact lenses, designed to help manage myopia. “The FDA approval of Abiliti Overnight marks an ...
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Dittman Eyecare Brings Myopia Control Clinic to PatientsDittman Eyecare's Myopia Control Program Can Eliminate or Reduce The Need for Eyeglasses for Children

Cranberry Township, PA, July 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PITTSBURGH – Dittman Eyecare offers customized Myopia Control Programs Dittman Eyecare Inc., an experienced eyecare provider with locations in ...
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Match myopia control method to likelihood of patient’s compliance

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Experts advise not waiting until children progress to start myopia control. Options include atropine, ...
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Myopia isn’t a disease: And 5 other myths you should stop believing

Myopia or near-sightedness, is one of the most common vision issue today, especially among children, teens, and young adults. Despite its prevalence, myths and misconceptions about myopia often fuel ...
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Why Is Being Nearsighted So Common? A Look Into Why Vision Changes

As the rate of myopia in children grows, research is keeping a finger pointed at the fact much of our lives is spent indoors. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...
Ophthalmology Times

iVeena secures $2 million NEI SBIR grant to advance pediatric myopia therapy

iVeena Delivery Systems has been awarded a $2 million phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The ...
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Kubota Vision Provides Update on Kubota Glasses – Wearable Device for Myopia Control

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kubota Vision Inc. (Kubota Vision), a clinical-stage specialty ophthalmology company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. (Tokyo 4596), ...