Practice Tip: Use AS-OCT for Contact Lens Fits
“Optometrists widely utilize and value optical coherence tomography (OCT) for its clinical importance in aiding in the diagnosis and management of retinal pathology,” points out Dr. Susan A. Resnick, in this month’s “Contact Lenses” column. She adds that anterior segment (AS)-OCT is proving to be an equally important tool for specialty contact lenses. Read more.

Bausch + Lomb Releases 2 Blink Lubricating Drops
Bausch + Lomb (B+L) announced the US launch of Blink Nourish Lubricating eye drops and Blink Boost Lubricating eye drops. Blink Nourish is a vitamin-enriched, preservative-free eye drop designed to replenish and rebalance the tear film, according to a press release. Blink Boost contains a combination of ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid (HA) and an electrolyte, and an antioxidant, which protects HA from free radicals, according to B+L. For more information, visit www.justblink.com.

Coburn Technologies Launches Vision Screening Device
Coburn Technologies has launched the Huvitz HVS-1 Vision Screener. Specifically, the no-contact and handheld device is primarily intended for pediatric use, performing vision screens for infants and toddlers in less than a second, according to a press release. Additionally, the device is suitable for elderly patients and patients who have mobility issues, the company says.

Contact Lens Institute Teases Forthcoming Report with Infographic
Ahead of its “Digital Discovery” report, the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has released an infographic (Click here to download a high-resolution version (PNG) of the CLI infographic) that illustrates the way people worldwide evaluate, purchase, and wear contact lenses. The Digital Discovery report, which is based on 12 months of contact lens posts on the social media platform X, will provide data on consumer digital search behaviors and is expected to be available in mid-June, according to a press release.   

Kno2 in Partnership with Vivid Health
Kno2, a health care technology company specializing in interoperability solutions that facilitate electronic communication across the healthcare ecosystem, joined forces with Vivid Health. Kno2’s platform connects disparate health care systems, enabling the secure and efficient exchange of patient information, according to a press release. Vivid Health is a health care technology company that offers a multi-modal artificial intelligence platform that can write, listen, and directly interact with patients. For more information, visit www.kno2.com.

Prevent Blindness Provides Free Educational Resources in Advance of Disney/Pixar Film
Prevent Blindness and the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness are offering a variety of free resources on tips for eye patching, amblyopia, and preventing eye injuries, among other children’s vision topics, in advance of the Disney/Pixar Film Elio, which features a character who wears an eye patch Amblyopia resources may be found at PreventBlindness.org/amblyopia-lazy-eye.

Tenpoint Therapeutics Gets New Drug Application Approval from US Food and Drug Administration for Anti-Presbyopia Drop
Tenpoint Therapeutics announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its new drug application for Brimochol PF for the treatment of presbyopia. The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act date of January 28, 2026, for the drug.

The Vision Council Announces National Eyewear Day
June 6 is National Eyewear Day, a day to bring awareness to annual comprehensive eye exams and overall eye health, according to a press release by The Vision Council (TVC). To join the celebration, a sample post and graphic are available for TVC members to share on their social media channels. Click here to access. Additionally, a National Eyewear Day promotional toolkit—including printable posters, a press release, and additional social media posts—is available here from Zyloware. OM