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Alcon faces penalty over Sight Sciences patent infringement
Jury trial rules that Alcon willfully infringed on three Sight Sciences patents, compelling them to pay $34 million in monetary damages.
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The Vision Council launches online regulatory monitoring service for optical industry
Digital platform will provide real-time updates of teleoptometry regulation and legislation across all 50 states and DC.
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Regeneron faces DOJ complaint in alleged Medicare overcharge of Eylea
The U.S. government alleges the company knowingly submitted false average sales prices and, as a result, inflated reimbursements rates.
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Florida ODs kill yet another not-a-doctor bill
Just 9 months after the governor’s veto of S.B. 230, legislators failed to continue the state’s ongoing ‘eyeball wars.’
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AAO weighs in on Congress passing Medicare Physician Payment adjustment
Partial funding bill softens the original conversion factor decrease of 3.37% that took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
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South Dakota governor signs optometric scope of expansion bill
Legislation permits ODs to perform certain advanced procedures; resolves IPL dispute.
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FTC sends claim forms in LasikPlus provider settlement to consumers
Eligible consumers include those who were tricked by deceptive ‘bait-and-switch’ advertising for LASIK procedures.
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InMode investors asked to join class action lawsuit
Filed lawsuit alleges the company and certain executives were in violation of FDA regulations, among other accusations.
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Bill seeks to improve medical device access for visually impaired
Introduced last month, bipartisan legislation proposes new federal standards for manufacturers of FDA-cleared devices.
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California legislators kill OD bill seeking increased scope of practice (again)
Legislation would have enabled optometrists to perform advanced procedures.
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AOA town hall addresses vision plan policy concerns and future advocacy initiatives
Virtual forum reveals ECPs' opinions on vision plan reforms as well as state and federal legislative updates.
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Proposed Utah bill could restrict contact lens prescribing
Legislation would amend current contact lens retail statute and potentially prevent specialty contact lens wearers from receiving their lenses.
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Regeneron wins Eylea patent case
Company sued Viatris over patent infringement of a proposed biosimilar in 2022.
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FDA inspection of Regener-Eyes manufacturing facility unveils significant violations
New report details 15 citations for the manufacturer of Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution; company responds with compliance update.
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DC bill seeks to add controlled substances to OD scope of practice
A public hearing is scheduled for next week to discuss expanding one of the most restrictive legislations in the country.Legal
Regeneron files lawsuit against potential Eylea biosimilar
Company alleges Celltrion’s CT-P42 biosimilar poses a direct threat to its patented technology.
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Lawsuit filed against VSP alleging optometric market power abuse
San Diego-based Total Vision is suing VSP for engaging in unfair competition, attempted monopolization, and coercive practices.
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Illinois passes vision plan protection legislation
Bill follows the May 2023 passing of Georgia legislation targeting a loophole that allowed for vision care discounts on non-covered services.
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U.S. House Committee to investigate FTC regulation of vision insurance market
In a letter to the FTC, a federal panel voices concerns regarding oversight of industry consolidation and vertical integration.
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