Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

The 6th World Congress of Optometry will be held during Saudi Society of Optometry’s 11th Optometry Conference and Exhibition.

The novel nitric oxide-donating bimatoprost eye drop is being clinically developed for the lowering of IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

The donation given by the Frances G. Scaife Foundation will aid in the funding of 1-on-1 work and group training sessions

The Retina Institute of Illinois is led by 9 physicians who have been providing comprehensive eye care in Illinois for almost 25 years.

Patients reported that Miebo significantly reduced overall symptoms severity at the primary endpoint of change from baseline in the severity of overall dry eye symptoms at day 7.

Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, details a real-world study that found IOP-lowering benefits when switching patients with glaucoma to latanoprostene bunod treatment.

The new mobile eye care clinic is 40 feet long and is fully equipped with an eye examination room, an eyewear dispensary stocked with frames, and a finishing lab for the production of prescription glasses.

The study evaluated 14 patients that were treated with cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cells (CALEC) and followed them for 18 months.

The survey for the report was conducted from December 13, 2024 to January 10, 2025 with a nationally representative samples of 1500 US adults and 150 eye care providers from The Vision Council’s Research Advisory Panel.

The grant will allow the research team to determine the novel mechanisms that convert immature eye lens precursors cells into functional transparent cells.

The system aids in the orthokeratology lens design process by syncing directly with topographers to create precise lens designs for the treatment of myopia in the matter of seconds.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of March 10-March 14.

The capital raise was completed in partnership with global alternative asset management firm TPH.

The Preservative Freedom Coalition’s recent Glaucoma Patient Experience survey also found a need to better communication between patients and eye care providers.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that only 8.2% of patients who were referred and received a glaucoma evaluation were diagnosed with glaucoma.

The collaboration allows Topcon to become the exclusive global distributor of Inspire, RadiusXR’s new wearable vision testing platform.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO; Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS; Ben Casella, OD; and Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO shared their insights from the conference.

VisionSpring, Eye Care Foundation, and Deckers Brands will provide screenings to 4600 factory workers over 18 days and will take place at 2 factories.

The blog series, to be posted every month, will focus on enhancing cultural competency.

Software engineers, manufacturers, and miners were the top 3 professions in need of eyewear due to eye-related health complaints, exposure to artificial and outdoor UV light, and close-up work requirements.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of March 3-March 7.

Within the optical industry, eyeglass cases of Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian origin are projected to be of one of the products most affected by both future and current tariffs implemented.

The California Optometric Association and the Los Angeles County Optometric Society have compiled resources for optometrists to get involved in continuing relief efforts.

Charissa Lee, OD, MBA, FAAO; Ryan Corte, OD; Roxanne Achong-Coan OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS, Dip CCLRT; and Nishan Pressley, OD; give their insights on distinguishing the best candidates for contact lens wear.

Agatha Sleboda, OD; Arti Shah, OD, FAAO; and Kent J. Nozaki, OD provide the best tips that they give to their patients during natural disasters events in light of the recent Greater Los Angeles wildfires.

Key parameters captured by the module include disc area, cup area, cup volume, minimal cup depth, maximum cup depth, cup/disc area ratio, rim absence angle, and disc-damage likelihood scale.

NCX 470 0.1% achieved an intraocular pressure of less than or equal to 18 mmHg compared to latanoprost 0.005% in the trial.

Optometrists local to the Los Angeles area overview their efforts to continue providing support to patients affected by January's wildfires.

Charissa Lee, OD, MBA, FAAO; Ryan Corte, OD; Roxanne Achong-Coan OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS, Dip CCLRT; and Nishan Pressley, OD; give their insights on recent Contact Lens Institute research on contact lens purchase factors and Google searches.

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS, reviewed key takeaways from The Future of Myopia Management: Perspectives from Leading Experts talk from SECO 2025.