News & Opinions
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13Spread the Word About AMD Awareness Month
Feb. 17, 2026 February marks Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month, a critical time to shine a light on a condition that...
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17PECAA Podcast: Lead Through Times of Uncertainty
Newest PECAA podcast discusses strategies to lead during times of uncertainty Feb. 17, 2026 Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA) is...
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16Alcon Launches TOTAL30 Multifocal for Astigmatism
The world’s only monthly multifocal toric contact lens with water gradient technology Feb. 17, 2026 Alcon, the global leader in eye care...
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22Older Pickleballers More Likely to Sustain Ocular Injuries
Overall, pickleball injuries are relatively small compared to the number of players engaged in the sport. However, the number of injuries is...
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47From Surviving to Thriving: Work-Life Alignment for Busy Professionals
More tactical strategies to protect your energy and prevent burnout Arti Shah, OD, FAAO Feb. 6, 2026 In part one of my...
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40VIEW Optometry Launches Doctor-Led Alliance to Strengthen Independent Eye Care
New alliance offers private practice optometrists in the U.S. tools for profitability and a strategic home for sustainability amid industry challenges Feb....
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134Clinique, ACUVUE Partner to Advance Beauty and Vision Education
Feb. 6, 2026 Clinique, a globally leading dermatologist guided skincare to makeup brand,* has announced a visionary collaboration in the U.S. with...
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67When Love and Leadership Intersect
Lessons learned from working with a spouse By Bethany Fishbein, OD Feb. 6, 2026 Valentine’s Day feels like a natural time to...
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204My Mom’s Laser Surgery Changed Her Life—and My View of Patient Care
By Julianna Dolinski, OD Feb. 2, 2026 I’ve always been fascinated by my mother’s eyes. Little girls often want to be just...
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177FDA Approves Tenpoint’s YUVEZZI, New Combo Drop for Presbyopia
Jan. 30, 2026 Tenpoint Therapeutics, Ltd., a global, commercial biotechnology company focused on developing groundbreaking treatments to improve vision in the aging...
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61Contact Lens Institute Names 2026 Visionaries
Diverse group of ODs and opticians share insights on contact lens benefits and healthy care habits Jan. 29, 2026 Contact Lens Institute™...
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92CSI Dry Eye Innovations Announces Corporate Brand and Software Patent
Jan. 29, 2026 CSI Dry Eye Innovations has announced the introduction of its new corporate brand alongside the issuance of a patent...
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PECAA’s Practice Advantage Podcast Featuring Dr. Jenn DenHartog
Listen to the latest episode of PECAA’s Practice Advantage Podcast with Dr. DenHartog Jan. 29, 2026 PECAA is pleased to present the...
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234Pre-appointing: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Can pre-appointing benefit your practice? A breakdown of when it makes sense and when it doesn’t By Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO Jan....
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88Registration Now Open for Optometry’s Meeting 2026 and AOA+
The 129th Annual AOA Congress and 58th Annual AOSA Conference will take place June 17-20 in Phoenix The American Optometric Association (AOA)...
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139ECP Engage Special Offer to Improve Patient Attraction and Retention
Until Feb. 28, 2026, eye care providers can receive a $500 credit toward their first digital advertising campaign with ECP Engage Jan....
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106Optometrists Warn of Rising Incidence of Ocular Melanoma
Jan. 27, 2026 When most people think of melanoma, they picture suspicious moles or changes on the skin. While these warning signs...
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228Arkansas ODs Rally for Full Implementation of New VBM Accountability Law
State association and AOA unite in push for fairness for optometry practices Jan. 26, 2026 Since being identified in 2025 by the...
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206Advocates for Optometry Visit Capitol Hill
Optical leaders underscore the impact of tariffs on patients, independent eye care practices and access to essential vision care Jan. 23, 2026...
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767New Year, New Money Mindset: Start Saving $28 Today for 10K In 2026
Save 10K this year with a new money mindset, and that’s just the beginning By Vittorio Mena, OD, MS Jan. 22, 2026...
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137OCuSOFT Inc. Launches Retaine® Omega Forté™ Liquid Supplement
Retaine® Omega Forté™ for superior nutritional support in dry eye management Jan. 22, 2026 OCuSOFT Inc., a privately-held eye care pharma company...
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164CLI and UOA to Co-Produce OptiCon-Exclusive Panel on Opticianry and Contact Lens Success
Experts will present new consumer and professional data about opticianry’s role on contact lens practice and patient success Contact Lens Institute™ (CLI)...
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142New Research Highlights Consumer Vision Care Priorities
Research explores consumer vision care priorities from the end of last year Jan. 16, 2026 Today, The Vision Council released new research...
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149$12 Million Recovered for Doctors Through AOA’s Advocacy
The AOA, buoyed by dedicated Third Party Center committee doctor volunteers, celebrates ongoing wins for optometrists Jan. 16, 2026 Problematic downcoding, large-scale...
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605Creating an Accountability Chart for Optometric Practice
Use an accountability chart to empower your team with defined roles and responsibilities Jan. 15, 2026 By Thanh Mai, OD Imagine this:...
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139VSP Vision Launches the Dr. Stephanie Kirschbaum Living in Purpose Program
The initiative empowers doctors to make meaningful local impact and expand access to eye care for those in need Jan. 14, 2026...
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156Newton and ABB Labs Partner to Expand Access to Neurolens and Sequel
Partnership strengthens manufacturing, distribution and service for independent practices. Jan. 13, 2026 Newton (formerly Neurolens) has announced today that it has selected...
