Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

The primary objective of the study was to demonstrate that LUMIFY Preservative Free redness reliever eye drops is non-inferior to LUMIFY redness reliever eye drops in reducing ocular redness.

The module can be used in combination with Ziemer’s FEMTO LDV Z8 femtosecond laser platform, an all-in-one laser for refractive, cataract, and therapeutic surgery.

The company was presented with the PRMA President’s Award, Platinum Recycling Award, and recognitions in Leadership in Environmental Performance.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of July 21-July 25.

The enhanced clarity in the lens helps reduce glare and enhance visual comfort, according to the company.

The campaign provides tools to patients, researchers, clinicians, industry, and advocates with tools to tell their stories that advocate for vision research.

The tool is designed to help with the application of mono-dose, dry eye eye drop vials more easily and accurately.

The EyeSouth affiliate network now includes more than 320 doctors providing medical and surgical eye care services at over 235 locations.

This will be the Flying Eye Hospital’s first visit to Rwanda.

Survey participants cited cost concerns, perceived inevitability, and deprioritization as obstacles to receiving eye care.

The bill will make 3 changes that enhance oral medication usage, with 1 change expanding access to in-office procedures.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of July 14-July 18.

Nicox’s nitric oxide (NO)-donating bimatoprost eye drop works to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Study authors Preeya K. Gupta, MD; and Paul Karpecki, OD, formulated a case in their literature review for the routine evaluation of the upper eyelid during meibomian gland imaging.

ODs reflect on their time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, citing continuing education, tech updates, and networking opportunities as valued takeaways from the meeting.

These screening solutions will work to make early detection of diabetic retinopathy easier with on-the-spot screening.

The Topical Sustain Release drop technology was designed to address suboptimal patient adherence and high treatment cost.

Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, discussed the importance of optometrists addressing mental health with patients in their chair.

Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, moderated an Innovation Hub panel that featured 3 companies, giving insights into what's to come in the optometric industry.

Joe Shovlin, OD, FAAO, sat down with Optometry Times to detail a presentation he gave at AOA's Optometry's Meeting 2025.

From blue light blockers to sleep apnea, Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP; and Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, outlined how sleep can influence brain and ocular health, and vice versa.

The DSLT technology has been fully commercially available in the US since February 2025.

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Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, is a clinical investigator in the trials and overviews the transformative potential of LNZ100.

A total of 20 countries will have import duties due and reciprocal tariffs will be in effect starting August 1.

Beginning in July 21, the Varilux Physio extensee and Varilux Physio extensee Classic Edition will be available in the US.

Kristin Adams, OD, and Colleen Onstad, MSW, LICSW, detailed the importance of recognizing the signs of domestic violence in patients during Optometry's Meeting 2025.

Carlos Chacon, OD, MSc, FIACLE, cited economic and geographic barriers and nonstandardized education as the major barriers keeping patients from adequate eye care in Latin America.

Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, gave a presentation alongside Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, at this year's Optometry's Meeting.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of June 30-July 4.