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Contact Lens Spectrum
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Eyecare Business
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Optometric Management
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A coalition of leading eye care and research organizations has launched a nationwide campaign to protect the National Eye Institute (NEI) from proposed federal restructuring and funding cuts.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The collaboration aims to accelerate development of OPGx-RDH12, a gene therapy for RDH12-associated Leber congenital amaurosis.
Monday, July 21, 2025
ISO 13485:2016 certification covers relabeling and repackaging of contact lenses and kit assembly
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Speakers will discuss empowerment to drive equity in optometry.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
After 12 weeks of treatment, 75% of per-protocol patients receiving 0.05% urcosimod showed greater than 80% reduction in neuropathic corneal pain.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Their successes, areas for continued monitoring, exclusions, and next steps
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The therapy does not require surgical intervention, repeat dosing, or genetic testing, and offers broad applicability to RP patients regardless of genetic subtype.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, July 11, 2025
The benefits tended to wane 2 weeks after discontinuation of exercises.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The coating reflects near-infrared light and disrupts facial recognition or ocular mapping technologies as use of IR surveillance systems becomes more widespread.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Researchers make the case for upper eyelid assessment in patients who have MGD, from contact lens wearers to cataract surgery candidates and those with autoimmune conditions.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Providing a foundation for the upcoming 2025 IMI White Paper series.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The research will examine how real-world visual scenes influence eye growth, refine RLRL therapy, and develop objective recommendations for artificial lighting.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Experienced practitioners exchanged best practices for fitting advanced and custom contact lenses, plus broader topics such as practice growth, patient engagement, and operational efficiency.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Practical strategies for growing contact lens practices.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The new branding prioritizes visual accessibility.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
88% of survey respondents who are currently using prescription treatments said they wish they had started sooner.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, June 27, 2025
The British Contact Lens Association Industry Award honors organizations that have made significant contributions to anterior eye care through innovation, research, and education.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, June 27, 2025
The initiative aims to improve understanding of the condition, highlight risk factors, and encourage early diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term damage and improve quality of life.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The challenge includes a $1,500 travel grant and the opportunity to present their research at GSLS in January 2026.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Nearly 40% of US adults do not wear sunglasses regularly, despite the risks of prolonged UV exposure.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The report provides how-to articles, infographics, and more to help eyecare professionals adapt communication, education, and practice management strategies based on evolving digital behaviors.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The lenses performed well in clinical trials and address the previous gap in available options for patients with both conditions.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Vision Expo, organized by The Vision Council and RX, announced it will consolidate into a single annual event beginning in March 2026. The new format replaces the current biannual schedule and will rotate among major U.S. cities.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The agreement provides up to $2 million in nondilutive financing aimed at accelerating treatment development for retinitis pigmentosa.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The initiative offers 2 clinically validated myopia interventions for the duration of treatment at no cost.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, June 20, 2025
The testimony urged US Senate subcommittee to deliver strong, sustained funding for the NEI and maintain the NEI’s status as an independent NIH institute in the FY2026 appropriations cycle.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, June 20, 2025
The organization is celebrating empowerment, connection, and promotion of women ODs over the past decade.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, June 20, 2025
OD-related news for the week of June 16.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Fundus refraction offset provides several avenues for research in myopia trajectory risks.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, June 13, 2025
OD-related news for the week of June 9.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Comorbidities, such as dementia, cardiovascular issues, and diabetes, also pointed to higher mortality in ocular trauma cases.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Monday, June 9, 2025
Study inclusion criteria were patients age 66 or older who had diabetes and a minimum follow-up period of 12 months following this initial diagnosis.
Friday, June 6, 2025
An evaluation of NIBUT and MG may aid in diagnosing thyroid disorders.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
OD-related news for the week of June 2.
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Researchers outline risks associated with contact lens wear, age, and more.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of January 28, 2026, for the drug.
Friday, May 30, 2025
OD-related news for the week of May 26.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The drug is a TRPM8 receptor agonist designed to stimulate corneal sensory nerves and increase basal tear production.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The scattering also predicted formal diagnosis, even when they didn’t align with PET amyloid scans.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
“Patients with better vision fear cataract surgery more,” researchers found.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, May 23, 2025
Prevalence of refractive astigmatism increased more than 10% between 2019 and 2023, while prevalence of corneal astigmatism increased 6%.
By Sarah Fackler, staff writer
Friday, May 23, 2025
OD-related news for the week of May 19.
Friday, May 16, 2025
OD-related news for the week of May 12.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
News for the week of May 5.
Friday, May 2, 2025
OD-related news for the week of April 28
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A look at the link between optometry and The Great Gatsby.
By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor
Friday, April 25, 2025
OD-related news for the week of April 21.
Friday, April 18, 2025
OD-related news for the week of April 13.
Friday, April 11, 2025
OD-related news for the week of April 7.
Friday, April 4, 2025
OD-related news for the week of March 31.
Friday, March 28, 2025
OD-related news for the week of March 24.
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Nipocalimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody from Johnson & Johnson.
Friday, March 21, 2025
OD-related news for the week of March 17.
Friday, March 7, 2025
OD-related news for the week of March 3.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Genes play larger role in determining risk of glaucoma as patients age
Thursday, February 27, 2025
OD-related news for the week of February 24.
Friday, February 21, 2025
OD-related news for the week of February 17
Friday, February 14, 2025
Happy Valentine's Day, and OD-related news for the week of Feb. 10.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
AI assists in diagnosis
Friday, February 7, 2025
OD-related news for the week of Feb. 3.
Friday, January 31, 2025
OD-related news for the week of Jan. 27
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025
OD-related news for the week of Jan. 20
Friday, January 17, 2025
OD-related news for the week of Jan. 13.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Short-term exposure to traffic-related air pollutants were linked with a risk of dry eye disease outpatient visits.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Attention private practice owners: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened two Business Recovery Centers (BRC) in Los Angeles County to help.
Monday, January 13, 2025
President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Friday, January 10, 2025
OD-related news for the week of Jan. 6.
Friday, January 3, 2025
OD-related news from Dec. 23, 2024 to Jan. 3, 2025
