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High-tech startup creates smart contact lenses for glaucoma diagnosis
Optometrists, ophthalmologists and their patients will benefit from new, high-tech tools to detect glaucoma at its earliest stages.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2023


Life-changing eye drops can replace reading glasses, new study finds
"There are many kinds of this medicine in trials, but this is the first to be approved," she said. "It is pretty remarkable."
Joseph Shavit
Nov 28, 2022


Smart contact lenses can diagnose and stop glaucoma-related blindness
Smart soft contact lenses that can accurately measure intraocular pressure (IOP) could be the latest answer to stopping glaucoma.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 6, 2022


These smart glasses cure night blindness and peripheral vision problems
Japanese startup ViXion has created an innovative wearable device that helps people deal with the difficulties associated with night vision.
Joseph Shavit
May 22, 2022


New smart glasses adjust to your vision automatically
Scientists have developed glasses that change focus automatically, depending on what you're looking at.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 19, 2021


Eyeglasses for school kids boosts academic performance
Three-year clinical study is the most robust analysis to date linking access to eyeglasses with higher test scores, especially for students
Joshua Shavit
Sep 12, 2021
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