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Contact Lens Institute offers sneak peek at new report identifying cross-generational lens trends
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Contact Lens Institute offers sneak peek at new report identifying cross-generational lens trends

Preview of new See Tomorrow initiative survey data finds significant opportunity for contact lens adoption among Gen Z based on results involving Millennials and Gen X. 
Potential glaucoma prevention benefits linked to nitrate use
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Potential glaucoma prevention benefits linked to nitrate use

Oral nitrate use in patients with ischemic heart disease may have protective effects against glaucoma development.
Pivotal study showcases enVista Envy IOL's full range of vision
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Pivotal study showcases enVista Envy IOL's full range of vision

Data includes meeting all efficacy and safety outcomes, with the lens demonstrating statistical superiority in visual outcomes and a favorable dysphotopsia profile.
Glaucoma Research Foundation receives $5M gift to launch initiative
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Glaucoma Research Foundation receives $5M gift to launch initiative

The Treatment Accelerator Initiative is designed to fund and accelerate the preclinical to phase 1 stage of potential therapeutics for optic nerve preservation.
FLACS versus phaco: Which is more advantageous?
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FLACS versus phaco: Which is more advantageous?

Meta-analysis joins growing body of literature demonstrating comparable results between the two.
New data reinforces XIIDRA's eye dryness relief among CL wearers
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New data reinforces XIIDRA's eye dryness relief among CL wearers

Open-label study evaluated effectiveness of lifitegrast 5%, noting significant improvements in end-of-day dryness and discomfort in just 2 weeks.
What factors impact visual acuity in intermediate AMD?
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What factors impact visual acuity in intermediate AMD?

Study identifies three key features that impact visual acuity in patients with intermediate AMD.
Researchers identify long-term risk factors of VF progression in glaucoma
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Researchers identify long-term risk factors of VF progression in glaucoma

Study outlines key considerations for treating patients with primary angle-closure disease.
Are prostaglandins really the most effective glaucoma therapy?
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Are prostaglandins really the most effective glaucoma therapy?

Prostaglandin analogs were most effective when used in combination with other topical medications.
Study: IRDs are on the rise in the United States
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Study: IRDs are on the rise in the United States

Improvements in diagnostic testing likely explains increase in incidence and prevalence of IRDs.
Do seasonal variations impact myopia treatment efficacy?
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Do seasonal variations impact myopia treatment efficacy?

Researchers investigate whether the effect of orthokeratology varies base don the season.
New TVC survey reveals tariff and inflation impact on ECPs
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New TVC survey reveals tariff and inflation impact on ECPs

Provider inSights report finds 56% say the U.S. economy was worse off in H1 2025 versus H2 2024—and tariffs have impacted 62% of eyecare practices.
Are blue light-filtering IOLs beneficial for AMD?
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Are blue light-filtering IOLs beneficial for AMD?

Blue light-filtering IOLs demonstrate no protective effect on the risk of developing exudative AMD.
Increased likelihood of keratoconus noted among autistic patients
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Increased likelihood of keratoconus noted among autistic patients

Autistic individuals were 2.5 times more likely to have keratoconus than neurotypical people.
How successful are pediatric glaucoma procedures?
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How successful are pediatric glaucoma procedures?

Study identifies high failure rate and key factors associated with likelihood of failure.
Prevent Blindness launches diabetes and the eye advisory committee
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Prevent Blindness launches diabetes and the eye advisory committee

In partnership with industry professionals, nonprofit seeks to increase awareness and early identification of diabetes-related eye diseases through three key initiatives.
Researchers identify high-risk patients prone to IOL dislocation
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Researchers identify high-risk patients prone to IOL dislocation

Trauma, high myopia, and glaucoma may place patients at higher risk for intraocular lens dislocation.
Clinical review calls for upper eyelid imaging in meibomian gland evaluations
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Clinical review calls for upper eyelid imaging in meibomian gland evaluations

Study highlights four key areas where upper eyelid assessment can aid in earlier detection of ocular diseases and systemic conditions.
Study: Lumenis' DMSt manages lower lid laxity and blinking quality
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Study: Lumenis' DMSt manages lower lid laxity and blinking quality

Dynamic Muscle Stimulation technology found to benefit management of DED signs and symptoms due to MGD.
TFOS DEWS III report includes use of Lacrifill canalicular gel
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TFOS DEWS III report includes use of Lacrifill canalicular gel

Latest installment details two clinical studies validating the use of Nordic Pharma’s FDA-cleared, patented dry eye therapy device.