DRYNESS THERAPY
Refresh Digital eye drop, from Allergan, is for the relief of ocular dryness and irritation that may occur from too much screen time. The drop features the company’s proprietary HydroCell technology, which hydrates the three layers of the tear film. The product comes in both a multidose bottle and single-use vials and is available where OTC eye drops are sold.
Allergan refreshbrand.com
MULTIFOCAL CONTACT LENS
Johnson & Johnson Vision has introduced Acuvue Oasys Multifocal contact lenses. Available in the United States and Canada, the new multifocal lens is built on the Acuvue Oasys two-week platform. Using the same “Pupil Optimized Design” technology employed in the 1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal, the new two-week replacement lens enables patients to see distant, intermediate and near objects, the company says. Acuvue Oasys Multifocal also includes Johnson & Johnson Vision’s proprietary embedded wetting agent and hybrid back curve technology.
Johnson & Johnson Vision acuvue.com/contact-lenses/acuvue-oasys-multifocal
DIAGNOSTIC TECH
The Pentacam AXL Wave, from OCULUS, performs five functions in one measurement routine: objective refraction, total eye wavefront, retroillumination, optical biometry and anterior segment tomography. The device features an exam routine that guides the user through the imaging process and an overview display.
Oculus pentacam.com
ALLERGY THERAPY
Alaway Preservative Free (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution 0.035%), from Bausch + Lomb, is an OTC antihistamine eye itch relief drop. Alaway provides relief within minutes and lasts up to 12 hours with one dose.
Bausch + Lomb alaway.com
PHOTOCHROMIC LENSES
Transitions Optical XTRActive new generation lenses can achieve category 3 levels of darkness at 95° F. The lenses will be available in the third quarter of 2021.
Transitions transitionspro.com
ONCE-DAILY DROP
Alcon’s Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra Strength (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.7%) is now available OTC. Formerly prescribed as Pazeo, the 24-hour eye allergy itch relief drop is Alcon’s third prescription-to-OTC switch in the past 12 months.
Alcon pataday.com
OPHTHALMOSCOPE
The OMEGA 600 indirect ophthalmoscope, from Heine, features, VisionBoost, giving you a clear view of the retina. The product’s surface design allows for cleaning and disinfection; filters are available in yellow, blue and red-free.
Heine heine.com
BLUE LIGHT GUMMY
Focus Vitamins Blue Light mango-flavored gummy, from Covalent Medical, is available for wholesale purchase from the Focus Vitamins Website. The supplement features the company’s Lutemax 2020 ingredient, a combination of lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin.
Covalent Medical focusvitamins.com
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