International conference for optometry and vision science The Jena Vision Conference, held from 31 October to 2 November 2025, marked the 20th anniversary of the Jena Vision Research Institute. Over 300 guests, 25 speakers from 6 countries came together to discuss current developments in optometry and vision science – and to look back on two…
A guide through awareness, science and practice Short-sightedness, medically known as myopia, has gradually and continuously crept into our school classrooms, families and optometry practices over the past decades. It is not a ‘trend’ but a global challenge that has a concrete impact on everyday working life. A fundamental question for optometrists and ophthalmologists is:…
Holy grail aberrations What I like about the contact lens field – as opposed to general medicine, for instance – is that we can ‘create things.’ Beautiful things. General medicine and eye care is more about dealing with existing conditions, while in the contact lens field, we can create vision. How cool is that? We…
Too much “baggage” for success? Legacy labs sometimes rely on outdated technologies and processes, even when new equipment has already been acquired. This has many undesirable effects on efficiency and makes it difficult to compete with start-ups that enter the market with the aim of keeping pace with changes in the production landscape. However, it…
Concepts and applications for functionalized contact lenses and keratoprostheses The development of biofunctionalized materials represents a paradigm shift in contact lens technology. By mimicking natural biological structures such as mucins through synthetic (glyco)polymers, researchers are creating advanced materials with tailored properties for improved wearing comfort, therapeutic drug delivery, enhanced biocompatibility, and diagnostic applications. These biomimetic…
The care and treatment of vision problems in childhood is particularly challenging, especially when conventional visual aids are not sufficient. A 21-year retrospective study by Carrasquillo et al. highlights the long-term effects and benefits of scleral lenses in pediatric care.
Everyone has an opinion on presbyopia. But let’s stick to the facts and answer this question: What is presbyopia, exactly, and what can we do about it? Part I here in GlobalCONTACT covered the mechanism of accommodation and presbyopia as well as definitions of the condition.
Hecht Contactlinsen GmbH is based in Au near Freiburg, Germany, and is one of the leading manufacturers of customized contact lenses. Founded in 1978, the company specializes in individual solutions for contact lenses and offers high-quality RGPs as well as soft contact lenses. In addition, several subsidiaries have been added over the years.
From November 23 to 24, 2024, everything in Rome revolved around specialty contact lenses. It is the only international meeting of its kind in Europe and has brought together opinion leaders from over 25 countries in the field of specialty contact lenses to share their experiences, research results and innovative ideas.
Efficient contact lens care for soft contact lenses is particularly important for long-term and safe contact lens wear. At the last Opti Munich 2024, a start-up presented a completely new system that not only simplifies contact lens care, but also manages the amount of care product used sustainably.