AOA evidence-based clinical practice guideline aims to improve treatment for patients with POAG
The guideline, titled "Care of the Patient with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma," was developed by the AOA Evidence-based Optometry Guideline Development Group.
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals provides company updates, 2025 milestones for Duravyu
The company's lead product candidate Duravyu (vorolanib intravitreal insert), f/k/a EYP-1901, is anticipating topline data from several clinical trials in 2026.
Positive association found between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and non-refractive visual impairment in US patients
The investigators used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data in a cross-sectional study to determine the association between Dietary Inflammatory Index and non-refractive visual impairment from diseases other than cataract and age-related macular degeneration.
Bausch + Lomb acquires Whitecap Biosciences
Whitecap is currently developing 2 therapies for potential use in glaucoma and geographic atrophy.
4DMT refocuses pipeline to prioritize 4D-150 trials in wet AMD and DME
The company will prioritize its cash in funding its ongoing Phase 1/2 PRISM clinical trial and Phase 3 4FRONT program.
The Vision Council to hold webinar on upcoming Vision Expo East 2025
The webinar will overview new offerings, details about the show’s updated brand and new exhibit hall layout, special events, and announcements regarding this year’s keynote speaker and other main stage sessions.
ACOE recognizing new Professional Optometric Degree Program Standards
The new standards touch on alignment, terminology, expectations, and adherence, according to the council.
Is there a link between sleep apnea and AMD?
Nocturnal hypoxia could be a new additional modifiable risk factor for nAMD.
FDA approves Zeiss MEL 90 excimer laser
With this addition, Zeiss completes the Corneal Refractive Workflow, which already includes Visumax 800 and SMILE pro.
FDA accepts revised supplemental New Drug Application for Izervay
The application was refiled following a December 20, 2024, meeting between the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Astellas.
EnVision Summit 2025: A weekend for comanagement and all things eye care
Katie Rachon, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, shares her excitement for the upcoming conference and what it means for an optometrist's toolbox.
What happened in optometry this week: January 6 - January 10
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of January 6-January 10.
WCO, CooperVision Myopia Management Navigator now being used in 126 countries
The educational resources is now being used in 64% of the world's countries, with the US, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, India, Australia, and Canada as the most frequent users.
New module for ANTERION Cornea app receives US FDA clearance
The module provides eye care professionals access to advanced thickness mapping and data insights for evaluating epithelial and stromal structures.
Researchers explore potential schizophrenia detection models by utilizing OCT imaging
A recent study evaluated both deep neural networks and aggregation functions to determine ways to improve schizophrenia detection.
Tenpoint Therapeutics announces positive topline results from Phase 3 pivotal trial BRIO-II assessing BRIMOCHOL PF for the treatment of presbyopia
The 3-arm, multicenter, randomized, double masked, safety and efficacy study successfully met pre-specified visual acuity primary endpoints with statistically significant near vision improvements recorded at all time points over 8 hours.
Managing dry eye in 2025: Think bigger picture, multisystem
Prevent Blindness honors National Glaucoma Awareness month with free resources
Educational material available include downloadable fact sheets, glaucoma financial assistance resources, shareable social media graphics, and a dedicated webpage.
2nd annual Faces of Glaucoma campaign unveiled by Bausch + Lomb, Glaucoma Research Foundation
The campaign will spotlight educational resources and share stories of individuals and families living with glaucoma to raise awareness and encourage proactive eye health management.
Oculis releases positive topline results from phase 2 ACUITY trial evaluating OCS-05 in acute optic neuritis
The primary safety endpoint was carried out through the percentage of patients with shift from normal (at baseline) to abnormal in any electrocardiogram (ECG).