Jordana Joy, Editor

Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO, states that the best way to learn the benefits of artificial intelligence for your practice is to stay on top of continuing education attendance.

Now, the VTO platform features 3 different offerings, 2 which are new and 1 which has been updated, according to the company.

The CREST Registry study reported on the safety and effectiveness outcomes of microinvasive cyclodialysis clef formation with the CycloPen system, followed by scleral reinforcement with AlloFlo Bio-Tissue implantation, according to Iantrek.

The announcement comes after a request was made by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to explore the possibility of a sale.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of February 3-February 7.

Jeffrey Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO, gives an overview of the AAO's 2024 and what to expect in 2025 and beyond.

The Sentinel Camera aims to address critical gaps in retinal disease screening by offering a portable device that captures high-quality images that require no dilation of the eye.

The company sits at spot 43 for “its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power."

All QLS-111 concentrations and dose regimens in both Osprey and Apteryx trials “demonstrated excellent safety and tolerability,” according to the company.

The goal of the agreement is to advance Eleva’s current programs into mid- and late-stage clinical development.

C.Rex is the only MGIS technology on the market that allows for fully titratable 180-360 comprehensive intervention.

Wells Fargo, Kirkland & Ellis, and PricewaterHouse Coopers International Limited served as main advisors to VSP Vision on the acquisition.

The partnership will allow Kendra Scott to open availability of its eye wear in the United States starting in September 2025.

The 12-year nationwide cohort found that significant differences in open angle glaucoma risk when assessing the presence of aura were not recorded between the study groups.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of January 27-January 31.

Eight of this year's Visionaries are returning to the program after previous service, with the other 10 being newly appointed this year.

Study authors found that central corneal temperature could decrease faster with insufficient recovery time or severe symptoms, indicating a faster evaporation of the tear film.

The 2025 Myopia Research Grant will comprise of 3 awards of $500,000 each.

Cotter, OD, MS, FAAO, was recognized with the Optometrist of the Year Award by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Faculty of Optics and Optometry of Terrassa, and as the 2024 UAB School of Optometry’s Springer Lecturer.

Two posters presented research conducted on the optical design used in MyDay Energys and Biofinity Energys.

Robins has worked in the healthcare industry for 3 decades in several high-profile corporate leadership and consulting roles.

Accommodation facility, saccadic eye movement, speed of recognition, peripheral awareness, and hand-eye coordination were all affected by a single bout of incremental maximal treadmill exercise.

The business move aligns with EssilorLuxottica's strategy to tap into the hearing solutions space, according to the company.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of January 20-January 24.

The IOLs are equipped with a non-diffractive spiral optic, which allows for a full range of vision with minimized dysphotopsia and 0% loss of transmitted light.

Ocular Services On Demand (OSOD) has operated for over 30 years in ophthalmic preclinical drug development.

The 3-year, $4.8 million award comes from the NIH Venture Program Oculomics Initiatives.

Preclinical studies evaluating NPI-001 have found that it boosts the endogenous antioxidant glutathione, which stops chemically aggressive oxygen molecules from further damaging retinal cells, according to Nacuity Pharmaceuticals.

Abby Gillogly Harsch, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares a specific complex case of scleral lens fitting that she presented on at this year's GSLS.

Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO, values the ophthalmic-optometric collaboration on display at the summit, running from February 14-17, 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.