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Dry eye developments

From support programmes, to optocosmetics on the catwalk, and a new fluorescein filter, OT rounds up the latest launches

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NuVision: “Where optometrists are offering specialist dry eye clinics, this can be part of the service”

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NuVision Biotherapies confirms global expansion

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Dry eye disease linked to poorer quality sleep

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Study unravels importance of blinking for processing information

Researchers from the University of Rochester find that blinking has a broader role than simply refreshing the tear film

A screenshot from a YouTube video demonstration of the Zeiss Atlas 500, showing a display of three images of Claire Martin’s eye. Overlaid is the title of the video: 100% Optical Zeiss Atlas 500 Dry Eye Assement

“Many devices in one” with the Zeiss Atlas 500

Dr Rachna Murthy and Amy Gallant Sullivan pose wearing microphones on the 100% Catwalk. Rachna wears a silver glittery dress, while Amy wears a black and white dress of pop art style eyes

Cosmetics, lifestyles, and dry eye

Emma Meeres stands in front of a large sign for The Body Doctor

The Body Doctor team grows

Equipment and suppliers

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Scleral lenses in focus

A glass bottle containing oil sits on a white table. Beside the oil in the background there are white blossoms.

Researchers investigate potential of castor oil in dry eye management

A laboratory worker in a white coat and blue disposable gloves uses a pipette to transfer liquid into a small glass jar. In the background there is a white bench with a yellow container holding a series of test tubes

Lab testing confirms link between eye drops and bacterial infection

Clinical and regulatory

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Latest launches

Comfort and fit

Equipment and suppliers

A woman with brown hair and a blue turtleneck is sitting on a white couch. She is crying, with her eyes downcast and a tissue held to her face.

Smelling female tears reduces aggression in men

A lab worker wearing white gloves uses a pipette to put blue liquid into a petri dish

Researchers create model of human conjunctiva

A device is positioned towards the camera, looking into the concentric circles of the instrument. The screen displays heat-style maps of an eye. The background is blurred but is white and seems clinical

100% Optical exhibitors: new devices, a coating launch, and much more

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The Body Doctor prepares for Dry Eye Revolution

The company plans to launch a new dry eye initiative at 100% Optical, partnering with AOS to offer a trial software subscription as part of the support service

KUDOSUNIT

Latest launches

A new lens

Equipment and suppliers

Supplier insight

Where to start when setting up a dry eye clinic

10 min read

Equipment and suppliers

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Three brands of carbomer eye gel recalled

Clinical and regulatory

Ali Mearza stands on the left in navy blue scrubs, he is smiling laughingly and shaking the hand of David Killingrey, who wears a smart shirt and chinos and smiles at the camera

OCL Vision in UK-first for Vivinex Impress IOL

Gotti’s case is a think leather-like texture, with small circular pop clasps and a cord.

Latest launches

Tools for success

Equipment and suppliers