It coincides with #GivingTuesday. (Press Release) SAN RAFAEL, CA — #GivingTuesday, the global day dedicated to giving, is coming up on Nov. 28. For the second...
Free cataract surgery was provided. (Press Release) FAIRFAX, VA – The American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Foundation sponsored the second annual National Sight Week...
They hope to reduce visual impairment in low-income regions. (Press Release) New England College of Optometry and Orbis International (Orbis) announced their formal partnership to address...
The group is offering free resources. (Press Release) CHICAGO – More than 8 million Americans have diabetic retinopathy, according to the study, “The Future of Vision:...
VSP will donate up to $20,000. (Press Release) RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – VSP Vision Care and Prevent Blindness launched Vision to Share: “Clicks for Kids” as...
Children’s vision is a priority. The World Council of Optometry called on world governments to “redouble their commitment to eyecare and make eye health services accessible...
They’ll engage with diabetic patients. (Press Release) ATLANTA – Professional Eyecare Resource Co-Operative (PERC) and Infinity Vision Alliance (IVA) have entered into a partnership with illuma...
They’re ‘potentially a stumbling block.’ The American Optometric Association announced that it is “disappointed” and “concerned” about new recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
The plaintiffs are seeking class-action status. A South Carolina man and woman say they suffered eye damage as a result of viewing the Aug. 21 solar...
260 nurses were trained. Prevent Blindness announced a partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles Charitable Foundation for its 7th annual School Nurse Professional Development Meeting. Sponsored by...
They’re hearing from worried patients. Eyecare providers did their best to get the word out about the dangers of unprotected eclipse viewing — but the message didn’t...
Most wearers put themselves at risk. A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention drills down on Americans’ contact lens habits — and the...
Prevent Blindness released new annual data. (Press Release) CHICAGO – According to recent annual data from Prevent Blindness, more eye injuries occur from water and pool...
But some ECPs still have them. Eyecare pros everwhere have been warning patients not to watch the upcoming solar eclipse without proper eyewear — but that eyewear...
They’re called Boston XO and XO2. (Press Release) BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company, announced that it has received 510(k)...
Is it worth trying to take a picture? (Press Release) SAN FRANCISCO — The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Optometry are teaming...
He created buzz for his practice. Dr. Kim Baxter of North Platte, NE, set out to do a public service by encouraging people to view the...
North America will be treated to an eclipse on Aug. 21. (Press Release) BIRMINGHAM, AL — Watching the captivating sight of the moon’s passing between the...
Switching to generics could save millions, researchers say. Eyecare providers prescribe more brand medications by volume than any other provider group, making them big influencers of...
1 in 4 school-age children has a vision disorder. (Press Release) CHICAGO – As children in most parts of the country head back to school, Prevent...
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