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Feature|Articles|July 10, 2026
Midyear 2026 recap: Major clinical findings in optometry
Author(s)Abigail Lewis, Content Intern
A midyear look at 2026's biggest optometry findings, from myopia control research to safety signals on red light therapy and semaglutide.
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The first half of 2026 delivered a wave of research relevant to myopia management, spanning spectacle lens design, treatment tapering strategies, and mechanistic questions about why myopia progresses. A safety evaluation of red light therapy devices and a case report linking semaglutide to rapid diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression round out a busy 6 months for ODs managing both pediatric and adult patients. Below is a summary of the major findings optometrists should know heading into the second half of the year.
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