Eye examination

UPSHER-SMITH EXPANDS VIGADRONE® (VIGABATRIN) FRANCHISE TO INCLUDE TABLETS

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) today announced the recent launch of VIGADRONE® (vigabatrin) Tablets, USP 500 mg, a fully substitutable, AB-rated generic version of Sabril® (vigabatrin) Tablets, 500 mg.* The Company also offers VIGADRONE® (vigabatrin) for Oral Solution, USP 500 mg.

Key Points: 
  • Please see Important Safety Information, including Boxed Warning for Risk of Permanent Vision Loss at the end of this communication.
  • All people who take VIGADRONE:
    You are at risk for permanent vision loss with any amount of VIGADRONE.
  • Your risk of vision loss may be higher the more VIGADRONE you take daily and the longer you take it.
  • The most common side effects of VIGADRONE in adults include: blurred vision, sleepiness, dizziness, problems walking or feeling uncoordinated, shaking (tremor) and tiredness.

RightEye Launches Eye Care’s First Automated Sensorimotor Exam for Binocular Vision Testing

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Hardware, Technology, Optical, General Health, Women, Medical Devices, Seniors, Men, Other Technology, Family, Biotechnology, Science, Software, Other Science, Consumer, Health, Medical specialties, Nervous system, Health care, Physical examination, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Eye examination, Sensorimotor, Oculomotor nerve

RightEye LLC, an advanced eye-tracking technology company, has launched the worlds first automated, quantitative sensorimotor exam system.

Key Points: 
  • RightEye LLC, an advanced eye-tracking technology company, has launched the worlds first automated, quantitative sensorimotor exam system.
  • The importance of this test is emphasized by the American Medical Association which lists a quantitative sensorimotor exam as a required element of a comprehensive eye exam.
  • "RightEye Sensorimotor was designed to integrate seamlessly into an eye care providers pre-test and exam lanes, said Keith Smithson, OD, Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry.
  • By running RightEye Sensorimotor on every patient, eye care doctors are able to elevate their care and identify previously unaddressed binocular vision and oculomotor dysfunction."

EyeCare4Kids™ Reaches Historic Milestone; 400,000 Kids Helped

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Ophthalmology, Medical specialties, Health care, Health, Optometry, Eyewear, Glasses, Protective gear, Sports equipment, Eye examination

When 9-year-old Santi Morales visited an EyeCare4Kids mobile clinic at a Salt Lake-area Boys and Girls Club, he became the 400,000th child to be helped with vision care and free eyeglasses!

Key Points: 
  • When 9-year-old Santi Morales visited an EyeCare4Kids mobile clinic at a Salt Lake-area Boys and Girls Club, he became the 400,000th child to be helped with vision care and free eyeglasses!
  • "It is an emotional time, a happy time and a time of reflection," says EyeCare4Kids founder and president Joseph Carbone.
  • EyeCare4Kids ( www.EyeCare4Kids.org ) is the world's leading provider of free eye care services, including vision screenings, eye exams and eyeglasses.
  • Established in 2001, EyeCare4Kids has helped more than 400,000 individuals receive the vision care they need, but simply cannot afford.

EyeQue Teams Up with EyecareLive to Offer Virtual Eye Health Care with Expert Doctors

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Software, Internet, Optical, Health, Medical devices, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Health, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Medical specialties, Health care, Health, Eye care professional, Eye examination

EyeQue , the leader in award-winning smartphone vision tests, has announced a partnership with EyecareLive to offer virtual eye health appointments with expert eye doctors.

Key Points: 
  • EyeQue , the leader in award-winning smartphone vision tests, has announced a partnership with EyecareLive to offer virtual eye health appointments with expert eye doctors.
  • EyecareLive enables consumers to virtually meet with licensed eye care doctors in their area, including their own doctor.
  • We are excited to partner with EyeQue to extend virtual care to consumers who are in need of an eye health consultation, said Raj Ramchandani, CEO of EyecareLive.
  • EyeQue strongly recommends people visit an eye care professional regularly to receive a complete eye health exam.

OnlineDoctor.com Names 5 Best Online Eye Exam Services of 2021

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Eye examination, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Physical examination, Test, Education, Applied sciences, Health

SEATTLE, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineDoctor.com , a trusted source for content and information about online medical and healthcare services, has announced the best online eye exam services of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineDoctor.com , a trusted source for content and information about online medical and healthcare services, has announced the best online eye exam services of 2021.
  • Experts at OnlineDoctor.com recommend services that offer basic vision screenings or comprehensive eye exams.
  • "Our guide can help narrow the search for the best providers and educate consumers about available exam options and must-have features."
  • To access the complete list of best online eye exam services of 2021, please visit https://www.onlinedoctor.com/best-online-eye-exams/ .

Americans Show New Interest In Virtual Eye Care Options, Finds 2nd Annual Vision Wellness Study

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Articles, Medical specialties, Health, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Eye examination, Optometry

BALTIMORE, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Versant Health , released the results of the 2nd annual Vision Wellness Study , which found Americans, in particular young adults under 40, are showing a new interest in the use of virtual technology and telemedicine for eye care.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Versant Health , released the results of the 2nd annual Vision Wellness Study , which found Americans, in particular young adults under 40, are showing a new interest in the use of virtual technology and telemedicine for eye care.
  • The Vision Wellness Study surveyed consumers and health plan executives on their perceptions of eye care in a pandemic environment, including the value they place on eye care services and their beliefs about the impact of eye care on overall health.
  • Perceptions of Eye Care Value vs. Costs
    Overall, Americans are increasingly recognizing the importance of eye care, with 81% of respondents receiving an eye exam in the past two years, compared to 77% who said the same in the inaugural study.
  • The survey covered their opinions on routine eye care, access to eye exams, preventative health measures, care costs and other topics related to managed vision care.

Resolve to Get Clear Vision

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
CAC 40, Essilor, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Vision, Eye examination, Eye care, Vision statement, Visual impairment, Optics, Hubert Sagnières

This year, Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) encourages everyone to resolve to focus on their health, including their vision, and to get an eye exam.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) encourages everyone to resolve to focus on their health, including their vision, and to get an eye exam.
  • Clear vision is important for everyone, but especially for kids.
  • Once a child is diagnosed with a vision problem, many parents don't know how to get vision care.
  • Essilor Vision Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public, non-profit organization committed to eliminating poor vision and its lifelong consequences.

Eyenovia Submits New Drug Application to FDA for Pharmacologic Mydriasis with MydCombi Targeting 80 Million Patient Encounters in the U.S. Annually

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Health, FDA, Diabetes, Clinical trials, Pharmaceutical, Optical, Biotechnology, Ophthalmology, Health, Disability, Vision, Medicine, Mydriasis, Near-sightedness, Presbyopia, Pupillary response, Pupil, Eye examination

If approved, MydCombi would be the first microdosed ocular therapeutic with a high precision smart delivery system.

Key Points: 
  • If approved, MydCombi would be the first microdosed ocular therapeutic with a high precision smart delivery system.
  • Pupil dilation is conducted during most of the estimated 80 million office-based comprehensive and diabetic eye exams performed in the U.S. annually.
  • In contrast, MydCombi is delivered by Eyenovias proprietary Optejet dispenser, designed to ensure consistent and easy application of two mydriatic medications in a quick, touchless micro-mist application.
  • Eyenovia is currently focused on the late-stage development of microdosed medications for presbyopia, myopia progression and mydriasis.

Introducing EyeQue VisionCheck 2 – the World’s Most Powerful Do-It-Yourself Smartphone Vision Test

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Hardware, Health, Retail, Optical, Consumer electronics, Online Retail, Ophthalmology, Equipment, Optometry, Vision, Manufactured goods, Eye examination, Physical examination, Testimonial, Glasses, Smartphone

EyeQue , the leader of smartphone vision testing, announced today the EyeQue VisionCheck 2 , the most powerful refraction device available for consumers to test their own vision and order new glasses with the results all without leaving the safety and comfort of home.

Key Points: 
  • EyeQue , the leader of smartphone vision testing, announced today the EyeQue VisionCheck 2 , the most powerful refraction device available for consumers to test their own vision and order new glasses with the results all without leaving the safety and comfort of home.
  • This next-generation VisionCheck was born from two years worth of R&D shaped by customer feedback, including hundreds of testimonials and thousands of survey results.
  • Our team has optimized every aspect of the vision test, from an entirely new form-factor to the reimagined test screens, leading to a markedly better user experience.
  • Included with the EyeQue VisionCheck 2 is the EyeQue PDCheck which instantly and accurately measures the distance between the centers of the pupils of your eyes.

FTC Sends 28 Warning Letters Regarding Agency’s Eyeglass Rule

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Ophthalmology, Optometry, Corrective lenses, Vision, Eye care, Health care, Eyeglass prescription, Medical prescription, Glasses, Eye examination, Contact lens, Lens

Federal Trade Commission staff has sent 28 letters to eyeglass prescriberswarning them of potential violations of the agencys Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures consumers the right to comparison shop for prescription eyeglasses.

Key Points: 
  • Federal Trade Commission staff has sent 28 letters to eyeglass prescriberswarning them of potential violations of the agencys Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures consumers the right to comparison shop for prescription eyeglasses.
  • The Eyeglass Rule requires prescribers to provide patients with a copy of their eyeglass prescription immediately after an eye exam that includes a refraction, even if the patient does not request it.
  • The letters warn the prescribers that violations of the Eyeglass Rule or the Contact Lens Rule may result in legal action, including civil penalties of up to $42,530 per violation.
  • Along with the letters, staff also provided prescribers with links to its business guidance piece, Complying with the Eyeglass Rule and, where appropriate, to The Contact Lens Rule: A Guide for Prescribers and Sellers and Complying with the Contact Lens Rule.