DAILY DISPOSABLE CONTACT LENS
Biotrue ONEday for Astigmatism, from Bausch + Lomb, is a -2.75 cylinder parameter daily disposable contact lens. It is available in six different axes, 10°, 20°, 90°, 160°, 170° and 180°, in sphere powers of plano to -6.00D in 0.50D steps. As an addition to the Biotrue ONEday brand, the lenses are made with moisture in mind. It will be available for same day fitting in a standard fit set.
→ Bausch + Lomb biotrueonedaylenses.com
CAROTENOID SUPPLEMENT
MacuHealth with Micro-Micelle Technology, a patented carotenoid formulation, is an upgrade to the company’s 10-10-2 formulation of lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, as it provides the carotenoids in their free form and then enhances their stability and solubility by the addition of acetates. The result is an increase in the capture of carotenoids by our gathering cells, an improvement in absorption and bioavailability and an ultimate increase in carotenoid concentrations at the target tissue.
→ MacuHealth macuhealth.com
DRY EYE THERAPY
Optase, from Scope Eye Care, is a collection of four dry eye products that help address the cause and symptoms of dry eye, blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction. The products include the Moist Heat Mask, preservative-free Eyelid Cleansing Wipes, Dry-Eye Spray and Dry Eye Intense Drops.
→ Optase optase.com
PTOSIS TREATMENT
Uneeq, from Osmotica Pharmaceuticals, is a oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.1%, a novel treatment for acquired blepharoptosis, or ptosis, characterized by abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid. The FDA-approved product will first be made available to select optometrists.
→ Osmotica osmotica.com
DES THERAPY
AffronEYE, from Pharmactive Biotech Products, is a saffron ingredient, antioxidant ocular nutritional supplement meant to address negative impacts of great blue-light exposure linked to digital eye strain, specifically in gamers. The organic formulation provides rapid absorption with maximum concentration after 1.5 hours.
→ Pharmactive Biotech Products pharmactive.eu/en/affroneye-2/
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
BIO Shield, from SimulEYE, is a lightweight face shield equipped with magnets to allow for easy installation, removal and mounting on the wall when not in use. The shield adheres to the outside of oculars for and offers protection to the individual wearing the shield.
→ SimulEYE simuleye.com/products/bio-shield
HIPAA-COMPLIANT SOFTWARE
Telasight is a software subscription program that optometrists may use to consult other practitioners in a HIPAA-compliant platform. The service is available via web, mobile and app-based platforms. Consultants are available Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST.
→ Telasight telasight.com
All information provided courtesy of the respective company.
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