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Eyecare Business
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Optometric Management
Sunday, June 7, 2026
The funding will support the renovation of the Highway 301 building in Statesboro, Georgia, creating a facility designed to educate and train future doctors of optometry.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Annamalai brings more than 2 decades of global leadership experience across the pharmaceutical and health care sectors
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Professor Vanessa Moodley, Dr. Roger Jordan, and Ntombikayise Zitha named
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Patients with evaporative dry eye may find symptom relief.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
The software uses AI-driven image analysis to quantify meibography images and support clinicians in interpreting structural changes in the meibomian glands.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Co-founder and current CEO Matt Oerding will step down from his role as CEO and continue serving as board chairman.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
More than 2,300 parameters now available for next‑day shipping
Sunday, May 31, 2026
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) and Meta Reality Labs Research (RLR)’s grant program supports longitudinal, open-science research focused on myopia development and progression.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
New private-label daily disposable lenses aim to help independent ODs improve patient retention, protect margins, and compete with online and retail optical sellers.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Register for the next event at www.spectrumofoptometry.com.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
The artificial tear is designed to deliver fast-acting temporary relief for individuals experiencing dry eye symptoms
Sunday, May 24, 2026
The product is available in 30-count and 60-count 0.4 mL single-use vials
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The campaign aims to raise awareness, educate, and inspire action to slow myopia progression in children, according to the company.
Monday, May 18, 2026
The soft, wearable device combines a flexible electronic system with wireless power transfer technology to provide noninvasive electrical stimulation through the eye.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Led by Damaris Raymondi, OD, and Coralys Vega, MD, the initiative brought together complementary clinical perspectives to reinforce myopia management as the emerging standard of care for children who have progressive myopia.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
The tool’s professional and consumer platforms will be free to access.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
The MiSight 1 day Switch Guarantee is designed to help eyecare professionals transition children from single vision contact lenses into myopia control lenses.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Each Accelerate event offers facilitated breakout discussions, interactive demonstrations, and real-world case sharing.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Each company has ceased production with the manufacturer in question, and has said that only the lot numbers listed were affected.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
The pack encourages greater annual supply purchasing while improving in‑office efficiency.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Award recipients will be honored throughout Optometry’s Meeting, June 17-20, in Phoenix.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
The resource offers families a centralized, evidence-based guide to childhood myopia treatments, offering clear guidance to help parents and caregivers navigate the growing range of options for their children.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
In the campaign, animated characters engage in everyday eye-related situations to raise awareness and prioritize eye health and safety.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
The embedded documentation assistant is designed to reduce the administrative burden on eyecare practitioners by capturing exam notes as practitioners speak.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Professors Craig, Jones, and Wolffsohn help eyecare professionals understand and apply the TFOS DEWS III Report recommendations.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The approach is based on emmetropization research to alter visual cues during child and young adult development.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Three winners will receive a $1,500 travel grant to attend the 2027 Global Specialty Lens Symposium and present their posters.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
The $96.8 million, 74,000-square-foot facility will house the state’s first public College of Optometric Medicine.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
The company is continuing its optometric education initiatives through its Student Contact Lens and Myopia Leadership Society.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Latinos en Optometry has introduced a new student-focused activity aimed at helping middle school and early high school students explore whether a career in optometry may be a good fit.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Clinicians will receive actionable, research-driven strategies that can be implemented in practice immediately following the event, the Academy said in the announcement.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
The agreement designates Marco Lombart as the exclusive US distributor for the Haag-Streit Lenstar 900 optical biometer and the Octopus 600 and Octopus 900 perimeters.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Acuvue Vita for Astigmatism will now offer around-the-clock coverage in 10° increments up to -2.75 D cylinder.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Programming will include section and special interest group (SIG) symposia.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Bausch + Lomb’s ONE by ONE Recycling program has collected and recycled a total of 119,715,074 units, or 724,922 pounds, of used contact lenses, eye care, and lens care materials in the United States.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
The sessions will focus on business and clinical strategies to strengthen specialty lens practices.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
The full range includes 14.5 mm to 19.0 mm.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
The sustainability program focuses on materials sourcing, manufacturing efficiency, and plastic waste mitigation.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
The role supports bringing innovation to the aging eye, the company said.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
More Change Agents will translate to increased capacity to respond to action needed for myopia management.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
David Webley and Fabio Carta joined the company.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Magnif-eye is a free AI tool for Australian families that scans parents' photos for possible signs of childhood myopia.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Sunday, April 5, 2026
The new podcast is designed to spotlight the voices, perspectives, and experiences of optometry students and early-career optometrists.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Latinos en Optometry has introduced 2 bilingual tools aimed at improving communication between patients and eyecare professionals.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Hoya Vision Care has released a new sustainability update detailing progress under its “One Vision” program and outlining accelerated environmental and social commitments.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The initiative is intended to raise awareness that women face a higher risk of several vision conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, dry eye, and vision changes linked to pregnancy and menopause.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Carbachol and brimonidine tartrate work together for increased efficacy.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Jennifer S. Fogt, OD, MS, will assume the role of chair.
Monday, March 23, 2026
The online tool supports optometrists worldwide to easily evaluate and manage dry eyes in their patients.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
The organization is releasing a set of free educational materials that eyecare professionals can share with their patients to coincide with the campaign.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Epioxa offers an incision-free alternative to traditional corneal cross-linking procedures.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Submission are due by 5:00 PM ET on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Submit courses here.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Nanodropper introduces a quiz designed to help patients assess challenges with topical therapies.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Fill out this 3-question survey and let us know.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Jerry Warner with CooperVision will continue to lead this newly united group.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
She will report to Michael Guyette, president and CEO of VSP Vision.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
The ingredients are designed for comfortable absorption and application to the eyelid area.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
In addition, Meredith Bishop and Roni Kennison will serve as co-chairs.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The January 2026 survey of US and Canadian contact lens patients indicated that 89% believe opticians are important in helping to achieve the best vision possible, with 83% saying opticians were extremely or very valuable to their contact lens-specific experience.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
New features include intelligent note reconciliation, expanded device compatibility, and streamlined documentation.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
The EASY Way initiative helps the eyecare community discuss healthy contact lens wear-and-care routines with patients.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
In his new role, Dr. Kramer will support Valley Contax’s growing focus on education and clinical collaboration.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
These scholarships recognize outstanding optometry students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to advancing the profession.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
A new booth concept is in development and will premiere at Optometry’s Meeting 2026.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
The system guarantee now includes the Rabin Cone Contrast Test, Waggoner Computerized Color Vision Test, and Farnsworth D15.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
This lens-to-invoice matching system enables practitioners to quickly verify lens parameters during the fitting process.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
The FDA has assigned a PDUFA goal date of October 17, 2026.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
He previous served a 17-year tenure as CEO of Allergan.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
The newly opened Malaysia Plant is dedicated exclusively to producing 1-day lenses.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Total30 Multifocal for Astigmatism is a monthly multifocal toric contact lens with Water Gradient Technology, according to Alcon.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day Multifocal for Astigmatism and Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day for Astigmatism will now be available.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and World Optometry Foundation (WOF) announced the appointment of Dr. Juan Carlos Aragón (Costa Rica) and Dr. Scott Mundle (Canada) to the WOF Board of Trustees.
Friday, February 13, 2026
The lenses are indicated for use in the reduction of refractive error in nondiseased eyes.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The team dedicated to expanding awareness and education about DOT spectacle lenses among eyecare professionals in the country.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
To mark the milestone, the company hosted “Global and Japanese Perspectives on Myopia Control in Tokyo” on January 27.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Most recently, Dr. Kong practiced at Atrius Health where she fit patients with specialty lenses.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
To bring this initiative to life, Clinique and Acuvue will roll out a multichannel consumer education campaign.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Michael Burr, MBA, MS, has been promoted to COO, and Sarah Molokhia, RPh, PhD, has been promoted to chief scientific officer.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
According to J&J, the lens has been developed with built-in personalization,enabling eyecare professionals to provide more tailored solutions for astigmatic patients with presbyopia.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
It is a 1-week replacement contact lens with the Activ-Flo System that provides 16 hours of comfort and precise vision.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
The Visionaries program was established in 2021 to elevate peer-to-peer engagement for soft contact lens innovation and best practices.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
CSI Dry Eye Innovations introduced a future-focused brand architecture that serves as the parent brand for current and future offerings.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
The collaboration will bring more innovations in dry eye disease tools and resources.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
At its annual Rising Star reception, held on January 10 in Las Vegas, the GP Lens Institute (GPLI) named its 2025 award recipients.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) announced the theme for World Optometry Week 2026, highlighting collaboration in global eye care to expand access, quality, and sustainability of vision services worldwide.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
The preservative-free eye drops are available in single-dose vials.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
OCuSOFT’s Retaine Omega Forté contains a concentrated daily dose of omega-3 essential fatty acids in natural triglyceride form.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
These deserving individuals have demonstrated the use of Art Optical lens designs to solve patient needs in unique situations.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
TheraTears Eyelid Cleansing Wipes and TheraTears Dry & Tired Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops will be available in February 2026.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Bedo Solutions and Viseon Labs have agreed on terms to join Nanodropper precision eyecare platform under a new corporate identity.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
The integration enables ECPs to import corneal topography data directly into the software for designing and customizing specialty contact lenses.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
The event brought together clinical evidence, real-world outcomes, and emerging best practices.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
The partnership concluded on December 31, 2025.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
This collaboration leverages ABB Labs' United States-based footprint and established relationships with independent optometry.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Menicon and AAOS will work together to provide enhanced resources and opportunities for optometrists that include access to premium products, educational resources, and community engagement.
By Deborah Fisher
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The treatment slowed refractive change without reported safety issues.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Lenz Therapeutics Inc. and Lunatus Marketing & Consulting FZCO announced an exclusive distribution agreement.
Friday, January 9, 2026
The lenses are built on technology exclusively licensed from the Brien Holden Vision Institute.
Friday, January 9, 2026
This brings axial length, full biometry, and autorefraction into one automated, child-friendly platform
Friday, January 9, 2026
The new lens combines the MiSight 1 day ActivControl Technology with silicone hydrogel material used in MyDay lenses, the company says.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
The Digest reflects a global expert consensus on the definitions, risk factors, prevention, and management of myopia in children and young adults.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Deseyne delivers smooth, continuous focus across near, intermediate, and distance vision, which is enabled by Cataltheia’s patented hyper-refractive central zone, engineered to precisely redirect light in a controlled manner.
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