Vistakon has created a new professional development group that combines its professional affairs, ODLean consulting program, and optometry school educational efforts into one department.

The FDA has approved Rescula (unoprostone isopropyl ophthalmic solution, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc.) 0.15%, an sNDA for lowering IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Volk Optical offers several new lens sets, packaging complementary lenses for easy selection and better value.

Haag-Streit USA has launched a new division, Haag-Streit Surgical, which will market a line of surgical microscopes already widely used in Europe.

Members of the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) are participating in Measure Up, Pressure Down, a nationwide healthcare initiative aimed at preventing, detecting, and controlling high blood pressure.

Medicare has launched the Physician Quality Reporting System-Electronic Health Records Incentive project to make it easier for healthcare practitioners to qualify for payment bonuses under both incentive programs at the same time.

LASIK inventor Gholam Peyman, MD, received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation at the White House this week.

A new study looks at potential increased risk of AMD with regular aspirin use.

With hopes for helping humans to see, researchers announced promising results after transplanting photoreceptor precursor cells into mouse retinas.

Increase your chances for a higher EHR bonus by submitting all 2012 claims by February 28.

Chief Optometric Editor Dr. Ernie Bowling shares an encounter with a patient asking about the safety of taking aspirin due to risk of AMD.

New INSAID drop from Alcon helps with pain and inflammation from cataract surgery.

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) gives Jetrea the all clear.

Investigators look to parents, teachers, school counselors and nurses, and others, to help identify children with visual problems.

Discussions continue about what the future will hold for the Transitions Optical, the joint venture of Essilor International and PPG Industries.

Chief Optometric Editor Ernie Bowling extends an offer to News Flash and Optometry Times readers.

Certain categories of optometrists are encouraged to register for a non-surgical educational program at the ASCRS meeting in April.

Walmart and Sam's Club plan new initiatives in 2013, including a private-label contact lens brand, an online and phone contact lens program, and lower prices on contact lenses.

Springer Vision Care Group publishing management team form new company PentaVision and purchase the six Vision Care Group titles.

The graduating student with a winning essay will earn a $1,000 cash prize and a one-year membership to the American Optometric Society.