News
Drug Delivering Contact Lenses Improve with UV-blocking
Wednesday, June 17 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers at the University of Florida, found that UV-blocking contact lenses protected photosensitive drugs from degrading and showed that contact lenses could be an effective way to deliver photosensitive extended-release drugs.
Read MoreUWaterloo Researcher Warns Inappropriately Applied Eyeliner Causes Vision Problems
Monday, June 15 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
A study completed by Dr. Allison Ng while at Cardiff University found that eyeliner applied to the inner eyelid can contaminate the tear film and may cause vision problems including irritation, blurred vision and infection.
Read MoreSeeing the World in Black and White
Friday, June 12 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers at University of California San Diego have identified a gene mutation responsible for achromatopsia, a disorder where malformed proteins in the retina’s cone photoreceptors restrict patients to viewing the world in black and white.
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Marcolin and Iconix Brand Group Renew Licensing Agreement for Candie’s, Bongo and Rampage Eyewear
Thursday, June 11 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Marcolin SpA and Iconix Brand Group are proud to have extended their licensing agreement for the design, production and distribution of the eyewear collections of sunglasses and optical frames for Candie’s, Bongo and Rampage brands.
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Contact Lens Market Share Increases Contribute to Cooper Companies Growth in Q2
Wednesday, June 10 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Cooper Companies reported Q2 (ending April 30, 2015) revenue increases of 5% versus same period last year.
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FYidoctors Opens to the International Stage in Whistler, BC
Tuesday, June 9 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
FYidoctors, a leading Canadian eye care company, is extremely excited to announce that Whistler Eye Clinic, based in Whistler, BC, will join their team.
Read MoreA new culprit in diabetic retinopathy
Friday, June 5 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered that the protein ANGPTL4 (Angiopoietin-like 4) contributes to the proliferation of leaky blood vessels in the eye in patients with diabetic retinopathy, leading to a loss of vision and eventually permanent blindness.
Read MoreSpring allergens linked to dry eye
Friday, May 29 2015 | 00 h 00 min | Vision Science
Researchers at the University of Miami have, for the first time, found a link between airborne allergens and dry eye.
Read MoreGarneau College Launches New Acuvue Contact Lens Space
Wednesday, May 27 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
The new contact lens clinical and dispensing training space opened this past May 14 in the presence of all the partners involved in this major project.
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Jerry Warner Appointed as CooperVision President, North America
Tuesday, May 26 2015 | 00 h 00 min | News
Cooper Vision makes internal promotion of Jerry Warner to President, North America.
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