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Latinos en Optometry Highlights Sports Vision in Hispanic Communities

Sept. 2, 2026 In recognition of Sports Eye Safety Month, Latinos en Optometry has published a new Cultural Responsiveness blog exploring how...

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Hubble Names Jeff Berger as Chief Executive Officer

August 31, 2026 Hubble announced the appointment of Jeff Berger as chief executive officer. The announcement follows the successful nationwide launch of...

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FDA De Novo Authorization for Avulux Migraine Light Sensitivity Lens

An FDA-authorized lens for the light sensitivity that affects nearly 9-in-10 people with migraine August 24, 2026 Avulux, the maker of clinically-proven...

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Thema | iGREEN Debuts New Collections and AI Sales Analysis Tool

August 24, 2026 Thema, the family-owned eyewear manufacturer behind iGREEN Hi-Tech, is launching a new group of collections and clip-on options, according...

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The Power of Private Label, a Three-Part Series: PECAA’s Practice Advantage Podcast

August 5, 2026 Check out PECAA’s latest Practice Advantage Podcast episode hosted by Chief Member Experience Officer Justin Manning, OD, MPH, FAAO, and...

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IKA Symposium to Spotlight Interventional Keratoconus Care and Epi-On Crosslinking

National experts to convene in Dallas for robust and engaging one-day educational program focused on interventional keratoconus care and epithelium-on crosslinking August...

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Hubble CEO Encourages ECPs to Take a Fresh Look at New Hubble Lens

August 5, 2026 “Hubble today is a very different company than the one we launched nearly 10 years ago,” says Jeff Berger,...

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Soft Contact Lens Patients More Profitable Than Glasses-Only Wearers, Study Finds

Topline data shows 29% to 86% profit advantages from contact lens prescribing July 29, 2026 A new study from a team of...

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Optometry Giving Sight Launches 2026 World Sight Day Challenge

Annual two-month fundraising campaign returns September 1 with new leaderboard, expanded contests and a rallying theme: “It’s not just sight. It’s an...

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Women In Optometry Announces 2026 Theia Award Winners

Six optometrists recognized for excellence in leadership, business, education, mentoring, industry influence and early career achievement July 27, 2026 Women In Optometry...

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Dr. Javier Prada-López Joins Optometry Giving Sight Board

Renowned Costa Rican optometrist and myopia management pioneer brings nearly five decades of industry leadership to the global vision care organization July...

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Accreditation Council Takes Action to Withdraw, Approve Optometry Programs

This article is being updated as more information becomes available July 21, 2026 At its meeting in June in Phoenix, the Accreditation...

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In-Office Dispensing in the Presbyopia Sector

July 21, 2026 Ophthalmic pharmaceutical company Orasis Pharmaceuticals announced two new offerings that provide eyecare professionals (ECPs) more ways to help patients...

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Essilor Launches AI-Powered Varilux Shift Progressive Lenses

July 15, 2026 On July 14, 2026, Essilor® unveiled Varilux® Shift™, a new progressive lens designed with AI to address the near...

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AAO Announces 2026 Award Recipients

July 15, 2026 Each year, the American Academy of Optometry recognizes distinguished individuals who have made countless important contributions to advancing the...

Cascade Prodrug and Uneedle advance CPD100 for wet AMD

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Cascade Prodrug, Uneedle Advance CPD100 for Wet AMD Therapy

The expanded collaboration will evaluate suprachoroidal delivery of CPD100 in wet AMD July 13, 2026 Cascade Prodrug Inc. and Uneedle are advancing...

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VIZZ, Now Available Through Telehealth Platform

VIZZ is now available for those who qualify through a convenient telehealth platform July 8, 2026 LENZ Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that...

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CooperVision Announces Key Professional Affairs Leadership Changes

Dr. Jennifer Palombi will lead Americas Professional Affairs; Dr. Felicia Timmermann takes on a senior advisory role in myopia management July 8,...

Alcon and RxSight Join Forces to Develop Adjustable PCIOLs

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Alcon and RxSight Join Forces to Develop Adjustable PCIOLs

July 6, 2026 Alcon and RxSight, Inc. today announced a nonexclusive collaboration to jointly develop adjustable presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PCIOLs). Under the...

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Tenpoint Therapeutics Debuts YUVEZZI Puppets Campaign

Direct-to-consumer launch gives a voice to everyday fusses of blurry close-up vision June 29, 2026 Tenpoint Therapeutics, Ltd. today announced the launch...

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Newton Launches Computer and Meeting Designs for Sequel Lenses

Sequel lens portfolio now offers six premium designs available through VSP June 23, 2026 Newton, the vision care technology company behind Neurolens®...

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World Council of Optometry and Alcon Release Updated Dry Eye Wheel

Update incorporates the latest TFOS DEWS III report recommendations June 20, 2026 The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released...

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OCuSOFT Inc. Launches Retaine Ultra PF

June 20, 2026 OCuSOFT Inc. announced the launch of Retaine® Ultra PF™, a moisture-rich eye drop available in a convenient preservative-free multi-dose bottle....

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AOA: Vermont Marks Another Win for Optometry Scope Progress

Vermont becomes the 17th state to authorize doctors of optometry to perform in-office procedures, including ophthalmic laser June 19, 2026 The American...

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Broadening Toric Options for Astigmatic Patients

June 19, 2026 At Optometry’s Meeting 2026 in Phoenix, Alcon introduced expansion of its astigmatism contact lens offerings for PRECISION1®, PRECISION7® and...