Dailies Contact Lenses - Disposable Contact Lens News

Disposable Contact Lens News

A New Taiwan Investment Play in China Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:27AMOptimistic investors should consider Taiwan small-caps who are gearing up to meet the mainland?s growing needs in healthcare and pharmaceutical.
HINTS FROM HELOISE: Many uses can be found for extra contact lens cases Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:48PMDear Heloise: I wear contact lenses and have extra cases that came free when I bought products. They ...
Top Safety Equipment Supplier Magid Glove & Safety Announces the New Magid® Gemstone® Myst Flex Readers Safety Glasses. Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:07AMMagid Glove & Safety, an industry leader in safety glasses and work safety equipment, recently introduced its newest Gemstone Myst Flex Y19CFC Reader Style Safety Spectacles. The form-fitting spectacles meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Impact Resistant Standard, as well as provide 99.9% UV protection, offering maximum protection for workers across various industries and environments.
International Recall Of 1 Day Acuvue Contact Lenses By Johnson & Johnson Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:18PM1 Day Acuvue contact lenses have been recalled by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in 24 countries, not including the USA or Canada, following reports of irritation, stinging and pain among some users. J&J described the incident as "an isolated issue in one portion of the lens rinsing process on a particular manufacturing line affecting a limited number of lots". One of the substances used during ...
J&J recalling contact lenses in Japan, Europe Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:53AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson, which has been beset with recalls of its over-the-counter medicines, is voluntarily recalling contact lenses in Japan and elsewhere in Asia and Europe following customer complaints.
HK residents rush to return J&J lenses Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:39PMJohnson & Johnson's product quality has been cast into the spotlight again as a batch of the company's disposable contact lenses in several countries and regions, including Hong Kong and Macao, have been recalled after users in Japan complained of eye irritation or discomfort.
Infections from contact lenses up among youths Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:38AMSINGAPORE : The recall of contact lenses in Singapore is not common, but what is worrying doctors is that the number of students getting infections from it has gone up by 30 per cent due to the lack of hygiene.
Children Report Better Vision-Related Quality Of Life With Contact Lenses Vs. Glasses Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:35AMContact lenses improve vision-related quality of life in children compared with glasses, especially in the areas of appearance and athletics, according to data drawn from a three-year multi-site study assessing the effects of glasses and contact lenses on the self-perception of nearsighted children ages eight to 11 years. The research further reveals that the biggest improvement may be more ...
Children Report Better Vision-Related Quality of Life with Contact Lenses vs. Glasses Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:14AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Contact lenses improve vision-related quality of life in children compared with glasses, especially in the areas of appearance and athletics, according to data drawn from a three-year multi-site study assessing the effects of glasses and contact lenses on the self-perception of nearsighted children ages eight to 11 years. The research further reveals ...
Children Report Better Vision-Related Quality of Life with Contact Lenses vs. Glasses Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:17AMContact lenses improve vision-related quality of life in children compared with glasses, especially in the areas of appearance and athletics, according to data drawn from a three-year multi-site study assessing the effects of glasses and contact lenses on the self-perception of nearsighted children ages eight to 11 years.
FDA approvals include femtosecond lasers Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:45AMCarl Zeiss Meditec, LenSx and Laser Health Technologies have received 510(k) clearance to market laser-based medical products in the US.
#Update* Focus Point sets new listing date, offers exit option Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:31AMKUALA LUMPUR: Focus Point Holdings Bhd, which withdrew its listing in the 11th hour on July 27 over allegations that some of its outlets did not have an optometrist or optician to dispense contact lenses, has set Aug 23 as the new tentative date for listing.In an announcement issued by OSK Investment Bank on Friday, Aug 6, it said that it has also given investors an option to exit. The exit ...
New Contact Lens Technology May Solve Eye Issue Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:59PMWhen it comes to your vision, no expense is too great for the gift of sight. Technology, like laser eye repair, has come a long way to help us. Now, South Florida doctors have the chance to prescribe a new kind of contact lens that promises to give patients technology and convenience.
Use Caution With Contact Lenses Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:32PMA new study from the journal "Pediatrics" studied medical device-related emergency room visits over two years. The results published last week may be eye-opening.
Bausch + Lomb Teams Up With Actress Marcia Gay Harden to Encourage Parents to Make Vision Care a Priority for Back-to ... Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:18PMBrand Launches Back-to-School Initiative and "Seeing Eye to Eye" Contest via Facebook
Bausch + Lomb Teams Up With Actress Marcia Gay Harden to Encourage Parents to Make Vision Care a Priority for Back-to ... Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:08PMROCHESTER, NY--(Marketwire - 08/03/10) - Just in time for back-to-school, Bausch + Lomb, manufacturer of SofLens daily disposable contact lenses, is teaming up with award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden to encourage parents and kids to make vision care a priority. It's important to make sure kids are getting proper vision care for optimal performance in and out of the classroom. This fall, a ...
China's new rich: The year of the dragon Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:57AMChina's new rich are on a shopping spree in Britain. Neil Tweedie explains what they're snapping up.
Les Cockrell: Cowboy celebration to feature craftsmen Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 12:12AMOrganizers have rounded up several fun activities to celebrate the sixth annual National Day of the American Cowboy from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Denton's Western Heritage Gallery, but the event also should provide some unique educational opportunities for area families.
J&J Lowers Full-Year Earnings Range Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:28AMJohnson & Johnson has lowered its full-year earnings guidance to $4.65 to $4.75 a share from $4.80 to $4.90 a share after reporting second-quarter earnings that beat expectations.
Johnson & Johnson Reports 2010 Q2 Net Earnings of $3.4B Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:32AMSales of $15.3 Billion Increased 0.6% Versus 2009 Second-Quarter; EPS was $1.23 Excluding Special It...
Johnson & Johnson Reports 2010 Second-Quarter Results: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:45AMJohnson & Johnson today announced sales of $15.3 billion for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 0.6% as compared to the second quarter of 2009. Operational results increased 0.1% and the positive impact of currency was 0.5%. Â Domestic sales declined 2.8%, while international sales increased 4.1%, reflecting operational growth of 3.0% and a positive currency impact of 1.1%.
The alternative to spectacles: advice on wearing contact lenses Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 10:16PMMunich - Clear and focused vision without the aid of spectacles is the dream of most short and long sighted people. Aside from the aspects of glasses fogging up in winter and fashion, there is also the practical side: people without spectacles have...
Winning Captions Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 7:53AMFor smiling man inside giant bubble
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 30 June 2010 Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 4:25PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Do you want bigger-looking eyes? Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 5:47AMThere's something about a girl blessed with big doe-eyes - wide-eyed ingenues just look that much cuter and set male hearts beating ever so slightly faster.
VISTAKON(R) Launches 1-Day ACUVUE(R) TruEye™ Brand Contact Lenses Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 5:33AMVISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., announced that it has received clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market narafilcon B, the first and only silicone hydrogel daily disposable lens in the United States. The company will market it under the name 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye™ Brand Contact Lenses, and here at the annual meeting of the American ...
CooperVision Sets the Social Media Stage at Optometry's Meeting® Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:14AMON EYE, in an effort to partner with ECPs, as well as a consumer Facebook page:The unique ECP Facebook page can be accessed at www.facebook.com/coopervisionECP and offers eye care practitioners helpful tools and resources - from product information and rebates, to patient engagement and practice-building tips. ON EYE (www.coopervision.com/us/blog ...
CooperVision Sets the Social Media Stage at Optometry's Meeting® Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:00AMAt the 113th Annual AOA Congress & 40th Annual AOSA Conference: Optometry's MeetingÂ® this week in Orlando, Fla., leading contact lens manufacturer CooperVision will highlight the company's continued efforts and focus on creating a robust social media ecosystem.
Gaza Closure: Not Another Year! Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:59AMThe hardship faced by Gaza's 1.5 million people cannot be addressed by providing humanitarian aid. The only sustainable solution is to lift the closure.
Global Contact Lenses and Solutions Market to Exceed $11.7 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry ... Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 2:00AMGIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Contact Lenses and Solutions markets.
Operation Care Drop Kicks Off Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 3:58PMCORPUS CHRISTI- It doesn't take much to show support for our men and women serving overseas. That is part of the message behind a care package donation drive called Operation Care Drop. IBC Bank is leading the operation and hopes you will take part. They're collecting quart sized Ziploc bags filled with all kinds of stuff that a troop may ask for. Toiletries, Q-tips, aspirin and hard candies are ...
Wanda Urbanska touts sustainable, simple living Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 6:41PMFrugality is not only good for the pocketbook and the planet, it's good for the soul, too, the author says.
CooperVision Announces Strategic Alliance to Serve U.S. Military Personnel Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 7:00AMCooperVision today announced a partnership with Armed Forces Eyewear, reinforcing the global contact lens manufacturer's commitment to serving the U.S. military community. Through a unique micro-site, www.ArmedForcesContactLenses.com, military personnel and their families can learn more about CooperVision's innovative portfolio and click through www ...
Vision and your golf swing - week two Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 4:05PMThis week we move from our balance series to our next session which targets power generation.
George Soros Q1 Portfolio Update Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 11:39AMBillionaire investor George Soros just released his Q1 portfolio holdings. As usually, Soros has large portfolio turnovers. Among the 821 stocks he owns, 280 are new positions from the first quarter. These are the details. Read more » »
From BBC Health Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 3:51AMHave you got an eye allergy?
NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 6 May 2010 Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 8:31PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
Eye candy Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 3:52PMBored with your own eye colour? Just follow the lead of celebrities Naomi Campbell and Paris Hilton and get yourself a pair of coloured contacts.
Vision-X Dubai Eyes US$ 2 Billion Growing Middle East Optical Care Market Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:14AMDubai, United Arab Emirates: With hot climatic conditions that make protection of the eyes a key health issue and a fast-growing population with one of the highest per capita disposable incomes in the world, the Middle East region is of significant importance for both the medical and fashion segments of the opthalmic and optical industry.
Nokia X6 Executive Wallet Case Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:16AMIn a blatant attempt to overthrow me as 'chief AAS case reviewer'(!), Ewan takes on SCreate's Executive Wallet Case for the Nokia X6. Thankfully, he's as fussy as me when it comes to wanting a great case and this one seems to fall distinctly short in a few areas.
Should Mars be the main mission? Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 1:28PMObama believes it's possible for astronauts to orbit Mars by the mid-2030s. Is his vision on the right course?
CooperVision Launches Facebook Page and Contact Lens Blog Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 7:00AMToday, leading contact lens manufacturer CooperVision announced the launch of its "CooperVision ECP" Facebook page and blog, "ON EYE", allowing the company to engage directly with eye care practitioners . Â
Singapore Performs Cutting-edge Eye Surgeries Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 3:13AMSingapore has emerged as a top regional eye specialist center for advanced corneal transplant and implant procedures. With success rates topping 90 percent across a range of complex surgeries, the country also serves as a training hub for eye surgeon worldwide (PRWeb Apr 9, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/singapore-medicine/eye-surgeries/prweb3855294 ...
Singapore Performs Cutting-edge Eye Surgeries Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 3:00AMSingapore has emerged as a top regional eye specialist center for advanced corneal transplant and implant procedures. With success rates topping 90 percent across a range of complex surgeries, the country also serves as a training hub for eye surgeon worldwide
Hints From Heloise Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 11:00PMCFL Cleanup
Energy-saving lightbulbs require special care, cleanup Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 9:59PMDear Readers: CFL's (compact flourescent lamps or bulbs) are here to stay! They cost more than a tra ...
Dear Heloise 4/9/10 Thursday, April 8, 2010 @ 6:27PMCFLs (compact fluorescent lamps or bulbs) are here to stay!
Bausch & Lomb launches white rabbit campaign Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 7:48AMBausch & Lomb, the eyecare brand, is launching a European press and outdoor campaign to promote its SofLens daily disposable contact lenses.
Promising Results for Prostate Cancer Treatment, Planning Method Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 2:00AMCollaboration between Actuality Medical, Dr. Irving Kaplan and Dr. Edward Holupka, shows new technique of seed tracking for low dose prostate brachytherapy
Step Into Spring: Keeping An 'Eye' On Seasonal Allergies Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 8:25AMFor most Americans, the start of spring is welcomed by thoughts of warmer weather, beautiful flowers and picnics in the park. But, for the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies, the early signs of spring more closely resemble sneezing, coughing and itchy, watery eyes. Eye allergies, also called "allergic conjunctivitis," are a reaction to indoor and outdoor allergens - pollen, mold ...