MYOPIA CONTACT LENSES

MiSight 1 day, from CooperVision, are contact lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia in children ages 8 to 12. FDA approval was based on the results of a three-year randomized, controlled clinical trial, which shows wearers experienced less myopia progression and no serious ocular adverse events. MiSight will launch in the U.S. in March 2020.

→ CooperVision   www.coopervision.com

NEW FRAMES

Robert Marc is set to launch a new frame collection this month. Inspired by New York City’s West Village, the collection will feature four styles, in five colors, named for streets in the neighborhood. All frames are handmade and feature Robert Marc’s signature hinge. Sunglass styles feature double-gradient lenses.

→ Robert Marc NYC   www.rmnyc.com

IOL

EnVista toric MX60ET, from Bausch + Lomb, is an IOL that uses StableFlex technology, providing improved material properties for enhanced optic recovery. The MX60ET offers a broad range of cylinder powers as low as 1.25 D.

→ Bausch+Lomb   www.bausch.com

WIPES FOR DRY EYE

NovaWipes, from NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Inc., are dry, soft, hypoallergenic and absorbable wipes for use in applying Avenova. The wipes are applied to the eyelids for treatment of symptoms of dry eye and blepharitis.

→ NovaBay   www.novabay.com

COLOR BLIND GLASSES

EnChroma Cx1 Indoor DT, from EnChroma, is an indoor lens designed for Deutan-type color blindness. The glasses are available in adult and kids frames, as well as in prescription. The lenses are available for purchase online as well as through optometrists.

→ enChroma   www.enchroma.com

PRODUCT NOTES

→ CooperVision has announced expanded parameters for it Clariti 1-day toric lenses. Eye care professionals now have access to around-the-clock axes in plano to -6.00 D sphere powers with -0.75D, -1.25D and -1.75D cylinder powers. Additional axes and plus powers are expected to be released in spring 2020.