2025 News Archive

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Upcoming Panel on Diversity and Inclusion in Eye Care at Vision Expo West 2025

Speakers will discuss empowerment to drive equity in optometry.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Okyo Unveils Strong Phase 2 Trial Results for Urcosimod to Treat Neuropathic Corneal Pain

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

AOA Advocates for Optometry in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Their successes, areas for continued monitoring, exclusions, and next steps

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

BLA for MCO-010 Under FDA Review

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 Best Blinking Exercises for DED

The benefits tended to wane 2 weeks after discontinuation of exercises.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Zenni Optical Launches Infrared-Blocking Lens Coating

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

Upper Eyelid Meibography: Underused but Clinically Valuable

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

IMI Clarifies Core Terminology for Myopia Care

Providing a foundation for the upcoming 2025 IMI White Paper series.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

UAB Optometry Professor Awarded $1.9 Million NEI Grant to Investigate Myopia Epidemic

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

CooperVision Convenes Specialty Lens Experts for Inaugural Elite Summit in Costa Rica

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

New Issue of Contact Lens Update

Practical strategies for growing contact lens practices.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Ocular Therapeutix Rebrands Amid Pivot to Retina-Focused Therapeutics

The new branding prioritizes visual accessibility.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Bausch + Lomb Launches “Eyes Tell the Story” Campaign to Spotlight Real Dry Eye Experiences

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

Eaglet Eye Receives 2025 BCLA Industry Award for Innovation in Specialty Lens Profilometry

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

Prevent Blindness Recognizes July as Dry Eye Month

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

ABB Optical Group Opens Registration for 11th Annual Optometry Student Challenge

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

The Vision Council Foundation Announces 2025 National Sunglasses Day Event, Partnership With AccuWeather

Nearly 40% of US adults do not wear sunglasses regularly, despite the risks of prolonged UV exposure.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

New CLI Report Reveals Online Search Trends in Contact Lens Consumers

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

Johnson & Johnson Launches First Daily Disposable Multifocal Toric Lens for Astigmatism and Presbyopia

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 to Transition to Single Annual Event Beginning in 2026

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

Opus Genetics Announces Agreement with Retinal Degeneration Fund for Gene Therapy

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

Generation Sight from CooperVision Expands into the Greater Boston Area and Rhode Island

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

Foundation Fighting Blindness Submits Testimony to Congress for NEI Funding

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

Optometry Divas Upcoming Events in July

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 Notebook: Consider Replacing the Word "Manager" with "Team Lead"

OD-related news for the week of June 16.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Novel Biomarker Addresses Gaps in Myopia Assessment

Fundus refraction offset provides several avenues for research in myopia trajectory risks.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Friday, June 13, 2025

OD Notebook: Manage the Risks of Artificial Intelligence on Myopia Control

OD-related news for the week of June 9.

Friday, June 13, 2025

5-Year Mortality Increases After Ocular Trauma in Geriatric Patients

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

Weight Loss Treatment Linked With Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Diabetic Patients

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

Dry Eye Tests May Aid in Diagnosing Thyroid Disorders

An evaluation of NIBUT and MG may aid in diagnosing thyroid disorders.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

OD Notebook: Use AS-OCT for Contact Lens Fits

OD-related news for the week of June 2.

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Risk of Corneal Ulcers in Patients with Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Researchers outline risks associated with contact lens wear, age, and more.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Presbyopia Drop Gets New Drug Application Approval From US Food and Drug Administration

The FDA has set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date of January 28, 2026, for the drug.

Friday, May 30, 2025

OD Notebook: Learn the Hallmarks of Diabetic Keratopathy

OD-related news for the week of May 26.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

FDA Approves Alcon’s TRYPTYR for Dry Eye Disease

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

Dynamic Light-Scattering Spectroscopy Aids in Detecting Early Alzheimer’s

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

What Influences Patients’ Fear of Cataract Surgery?

“Patients with better vision fear cataract surgery more,” researchers found.

By Sarah Fackler, staff writer

Friday, May 23, 2025

Pandemic-Induced Lifestyle Changes Linked to Increase in Astigmatism

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 Notebook: Act Sooner vs Later on Employee Termination

OD-related news for the week of May 19.

Friday, May 16, 2025

OD Notebook: Manufacturing Deviations Prompt Voluntary Recall of Ophthalmic Products

OD-related news for the week of May 12.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Study Reveals New Addition to List of AMD Modifiable Risk Factors

Friday, May 9, 2025

OD Notebook: West Virginia Gains Scope of Practice Expansion

News for the week of May 5.

Friday, May 2, 2025

OD Notebook: Err on the Side of Caution with GLP-1 Agonists

OD-related news for the week of April 28

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Dr. TJ Eckleburg's Billboard Revisited

A look at the link between optometry and The Great Gatsby.

By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Friday, April 25, 2025

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