SideSight
Ocutech Inc. launches SideSight for individuals with homonymous hemianopia (HH), a condition where vision is lost on one side due to brain damage, commonly from a stroke, which affects up to a million people in the U.S., according to the company.
Traditional treatments for HH, such as prismatic eyeglasses, require significant training and can be “fatiguing and cognitively demanding” to use, Ocutech shares. Alternatively, Ocutech shares that SideSight is intuitive to use with minimal learning required. The device monitors a 45-degree field of view on the side where vision is lost and alerts the user to potential obstacles through subtle vibrations. This is the visual field area that studies have shown is most prone to collisions for those with HH.
Weighing only 0.6 ounces, the SideSight is compact, attaches to regular eyeglasses, and features a rechargeable battery with a 12-hour life span.
Optase Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover
Scope Eyecare introduces Optase Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover, designed for people with sensitive and
dry eyes.
The remover gently removes makeup, including waterproof mascara, by utilizing a patented ionized water formula that acts like a magnet to lift away makeup and impurities without harsh chemicals or the need for rubbing, according to the company.
The preservative-free remover contains only seven ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, provitamin B5, and manuka honey, and supports skin health by maintaining the natural skin barrier, preventing dehydration, and preserving natural oils, Scope Eyecare shares.
Tono-Vera Tonometer
Reichert Technologies releases the Tono-Vera Tonometer with ActiView Positioning System, a handheld device for measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) using rebound tonometer technology that doesn’t require topical anesthetic.
The ActiView Positioning System features a full-color view of the eye and an interactive interface, which Reichert shares helps users quickly and accurately align the device with the cornea for reliable IOP readings.
Designed to be lightweight and user-friendly, the Tono-Vera is available in two versions, a rechargeable device or one powered by AA batteries, and features a Flexi-Soft Forehead Rest for patient comfort and Bluetooth connectivity for easy data transfer.
Short Cuts
Myopia Education
CooperVision launches “MiSight Today. Anything Tomorrow.” to educate parents about myopia, utilizing contact lenses as a method to slow its progression in children, and the importance of early eye exams.
Practice Rewards
Transitions Optical introduces the Transitions Points Plus program for independent eyecare locations, allowing participants to earn points for selling Transitions lenses that can be redeemed for practice-building resources.
Private-Practice Support
Virtual Field and PECAA partner to provide exclusive pricing and support for Virtual Field’s VF3 and VF3 Pro headsets to PECAA Max members, enhancing access to advanced visual field-testing technology in private eyecare practices.
Learning + Wellness
VSP Vision partners with Eyerie Academics to offer a workshop aimed at helping optometry students prepare for school and board exams, combining academic preparation with mental wellness.
