• Acuity Polymers announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for ACUITY 200 daily wear GP contact lenses in a variety of designs and indications. Visit acuitypolymers.com for more information.
• The American Academy of Optometry has announced the availability of Academy Classroom Exchange, or ACE, as part of its annual meeting, taking place virtually Oct. 7 to Oct. 22. The curriculum is comprised of hour-long courses designed for no more than 36 attendees, with no more than two lecturers, to provide small group learning experiences, the organization says. Attendees must pre-register for these $25 courses. Visit academymeeting.org for additional information or to register.
• BostonSight has announced it has added three PROSE Provider sites and four PROSE Clinical Fellows to the BostonSight PROSE Network. PROSE is a custom medical treatment model that saves sight in individuals who have ocular surface disease, with doctors customizing prosthetic devices from GP polymers for each patient’s condition and unique eye shape. Learn more at bit.ly/BostonSightProse .
• The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) is advising eye care professionals to be on the lookout for mask-associated dry eye (MADE), which can worsen symptoms in patients who have pre-existing dry eye disease, while also having negative effects on the elderly, contact lens wearers and masked people working extended hours in air-conditioned settings and/or while using digital screens. CORE suggests ECPs, in part, routinely ask all patients how their eyes feel while wearing a mask and provide advice on alleviating the symptoms.
• CooperVision’s Brilliant Futures Myopia Management Program has now reached 45 states with more than 1,000 eye care professionals ready to prescribe the company’s MiSight 1 day contact lens. More than 350 U.S. children have already been fit in the lens to date, CooperVision says. Practices can learn more at coopervision.com/practitioner/myopia-management .
• IDOC has announced that its national conference, The Connection, will occur as an interactive online event, Feb. 3 to Feb. 5. New for 2021: a wellness track, featuring holistic self-care strategies, and expanded content for the entire practice, enabling greater participation on the part of office managers, opticians and all staff. To learn more, contact IDOC at (203) 853-3333 or visit IDOC.net/VirtualConnection . In other news, IDOC announced the launch of a new marketing service designed for social media platforms Visit IDOC.net/socialmedia .
• Lighthouse Guild has announced it is launching a podcast series on Tech & Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts. The series provides information and insights about the technological innovations removing hurdles for people who are blind or visually impaired. The podcast will have Dr. Roberts interviewing experts in vision technology with a focus on options that can help restore lost vision, enhance existing vision and improve function. For more information, visit bit.ly/PodcastRoberts .
• PECAA has entered into a strategic partnership with Optometry Practice Valuations to offer a personalized and discounted valuation service to independent eye care practice members of the organization. PECAA members can receive up to a 30% discount on valuation services with an average turnaround time of five to seven business days. For more information visit: bit.ly/PECAAValue .
• The World Council of Optometry (WCO) has announced that the 4th World Congress of Optometry (WCO4) planned for Melbourne, Australia in 2021, will now be postponed to Sept. 8 to Sept. 10, 2023.
• The Vision Council announced the launch of a new brand identity, including a reimagined logo and a new website, TheVisionCouncil.org , designed to better serve and accommodate the needs of members and the vision care community. New features of the website include a member-focused homepage, a new research download center, members-only content and more.

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