GLAUCOMA DROP
Aerie Pharmaceuticals has launched Rhopressa (netarsudil 0.02% ophthalmic solution) in the U.S. The once-daily drop is for lowering IOP in patients who have glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
→ Aerie Pharmaceuticals
Aeriepharma.com
OCT
Monaco, from Optos, is an ultra-widefield imaging device with OCT capabilities now available in the U.S. It produces a 200° single-capture optomap and cross-sectional 40° OCT captures. Features also include three-in-one color-depth imaging and autofluorescence modalities.
→ Optos
Optos.com
OCULAR NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
The PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula, from Bausch + Lomb, has added a mixed berry chewable to its offerings. The formula includes the six key nutrients and levels recommended by the NEI.
→ Bausch + Lomb
Bausch.com
• SUNWEAR
The Polaroid Crystal Clear sunglass collection features lightweight, transparent frames with polarized UltraSight lenses in vibrant color combinations, such as blue and green, respectively. There are three shapes, two feminine styles and one unisex model, with the Polaroid logo on the temple.
→ Safilo Group
polaroideyewear.com
• REDNESS DROP
Lumify, from Bausch + Lomb, is a brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.025% and an OTC eye drop for the treatment of ocular redness.
→ Bausch + Lomb
Bausch.com
• FRAMES
KOMONO’s fall/winter 2018 sunglass collection, True Colors, features vibrant colors in several unique designs.
→ Komono
Komono.com
• LENSES
The Essential Blue Series, from Essilor of America, is a brand of blue-light filtering lenses that provide clarity and blue-light protection. This expands the company’s blue-light protection to all Essilor clear lens progressive and single-vision lenses.
→ Essilor
EssilorUSA.com
PRODUCT NOTES
→ Alcon has released a Gemstone Collection for its Air Optix brand color contact lenses. The lenses are available in three new colors: (1) amethyst, (2) true sapphire and (3) turquoise, for a total of 12 colors.
All information provided courtesy of the respective company.