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The company announced phase 2 results of a dual-action lifitegrast/perfluorohexyloctane dry eye drop alongside positive phase 1b results for BL1332, a first-in-class TRPV1 antagonist for ocular surface pain.

The FDA has expanded the indication to include improvement of meibomian gland function in adult patients with evaporative dry eye disease due to MGD, making it the first treatment with this indication.

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

A cross-sectional study of nearly 10,000 nursing home residents found a clear dose-response relationship between vision loss and cognitive impairment, with blind residents having nearly 3 times the odds of cognitive loss compared with those with normal vision.

Don Railsback, OD, argues that Medicare Advantage directories often fail eye care patients.

Learn the latest on legislative updates from Arkansas, Texas, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

Why school screenings fall short—and how your practice can fill the gap.

Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, and Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, provide a sneak peek into their 2-day session at the conference.

The report estimates the industry’s total value at $69.5 billion.

Two recent journal articles underscore the organ’s importance in identifying systemic disease processes.

New partner of the foundation, The Silhouette Group, will offer sustainability-focused scholarship.

Vision insurance coverage was also noted in the report as higher among younger and higher-income Canadians.

The study included the screening of 9857 drivers in 8 Indian states at automative shops and transit hubs.

The campaign provides Generation Z insights, comprehensive practice resources, and PRECISION contact lens portfolio rebates.

Increased amounts of time spent in physical activity are independent predictors of a slower rate of visual field mean deviation loss in patients with primary open angle glaucoma.

One in 3 children worldwide has myopia, and the prevalence is rising so steadily that if it continues as predicted, there will be more than 740 million pediatric cases by 2050.

A rare case of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome in a teenager highlights the importance of multidisciplinary diagnosis and management.

Ocular salvage and preservation of vision are essentially dependent on early diagnosis, and several studies have been conducted to identify the factors leading to delayed diagnosis at presentation.

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

Santen introduces low-dose atropine in Germany, marking a significant advancement in myopia management for children amid a global epidemic.

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

New research reveals collagen mimetic peptides may effectively restore ocular tissue stiffness, offering hope for myopia and other eye diseases.

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