CLI Statement on Contact Lens Health and Safety
The Contact Lens Institute is aware of a recent blog post regarding our category that is prompting news reports and social media discussion. Soft contact lenses—which are recognized medical devices—are required to meet rigorous health and safety standards and are reviewed by FDA prior to clearance for U.S. sale. It’s important to remember they have […]
New Report: Significant Upside Opportunity for Patients & Practices from Dual Contact Lens & Glasses Prescribing
A new, comprehensive report from the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) indicates that the eye care community has significant yet largely untapped upside opportunity by prescribing both contact lenses and glasses. “Double Duty: The Patient & Practice Potential of Dual Contact Lens & Glasses Wear” is now available for online reading or download. The latest CLI […]
New U.S. Consumer Data Reveals Substantial Opportunity to Grow ‘Dual Wearers’ of Contact Lenses and Glasses
New research shows that a significant number of vision corrected U.S. adults are interested in purchasing both contact lenses and glasses, representing a largely untapped ‘dual wear’ growth opportunity for the eye care community. The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) is sharing this insight and related findings during an on-stage panel at Vision Expo East today, […]
“EASY Does It” Video Series Spotlights Contact Lens Wear-and-Care Tips
A new, one-minute video series from The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) is helping the eye care community better communicate healthy, comfortable wear and care behaviors with contact lens patients. The “EASY Does It” series is now available as a YouTube playlist at bit.ly/EASYDoesIt. Each video spotlights an optometrist, optician, or technician—all 2023 Contact Lens […]
2023 Visionaries Announced
More than a dozen established and emerging eye care community leaders have been named as Contact Lens Institute 2023 Visionaries. The diverse group represents a range of practice settings, research interests, and specializations, with members based in cities and towns across the United States. Each Visionary has demonstrated a commitment to raising awareness of recent […]
CLI’s “Remarkable Resilience” Webinar Now Available On Demand
Optometry Panel Shares Eye Care Insights for a Challenging Economy The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has released the on-demand version of its latest See Tomorrow online learning event. Remarkable Resilience: Eye Care Insights for a Challenging Economy can be accessed at no charge from the CLI YouTube channel. The 60-minute webinar centers on new research […]
Contact Lens Institute Publishes “Remarkable Resilience” Report on U.S. Consumer Beliefs and Behaviors Amidst Inflation
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has announced details for two digital events that explore the intersection of inflation and eye care, presenting data and insights from new U.S. consumer research. Taking place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 6 pm ET and 9 pm ET, the live online panels are open to all members of […]
One-Minute Videos Help ECPs Communicate Contact Lens Wear-and-Care Tips
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has launched a short-form video series designed to help the eye care community communicate and reinforce healthy contact lens wear-and-care guidance with existing and new wearers. Each “Make It EASY” episode features a 2022 CLI Visionary, sharing examples of exam room conversations to promote important health and safety habits—in about […]
Getting to the “Why” From Contact Lens Spectrum
New data from a Contact Lens Institute (CLI)-sponsored survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. adults indicates that 11% of Americans share a mistaken belief that contact lenses can become permanently stuck in the eye. What our patients know, don’t know, and mistakenly believe significantly impacts the likelihood of successful outcomes. The survey reveals a large gap […]
Contact Lens Beliefs Discussion Now Available for On-Demand Viewing
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) recently unveiled surprising consumer research that reinforced the importance of communication between eye care practitioners and their patients. Revealed! New Consumer Data Shows What’s Holding Back Your Contact Lens Practice, a lively discussion from U.S. optometrists who explore the implications of these findings, is now available on demand at https://bit.ly/CLIOnDemand22. […]