Early recognition of Sjögren syndrome is essential because timely diagnosis and coordinated follow-up reduce systemic complications, including the risk for lymphoma. Medscape News UK
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Does Poor Vision Put US Kids at Risk for Food Insecurity?
Children with impaired vision are about 70% more likely to experience food insecurity than those without eye issues, an association that remains significant after accounting for socioeconomic factors. Medscape Medical News
National Vision Holdings, Inc. Details Transformation Strategy and Long-Term Financial Objectives Underpinning Bold Reinvention
DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) (“National Vision” or the “Company”) will host an Investor Day at NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City today to detail its comprehensive transformation strategy and financial outl…
Drug Used for Enlarged Prostate Tied to High Glaucoma Risk
The use of alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia is tied to an increased risk of developing acute angle-closure glaucoma, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Bausch + Lomb to Highlight Company Transformation and Growth Strategy at Investor Day
VAUGHAN, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, will outline the next chapter of its evolution today during an investor day event …
Tocilizumab Offers Durable Response in Steroid-Resistant TED
More than half of patients with moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease who do not improve with corticosteroids achieve disease control after 6 months of treatment with tocilizumab. Medscape Medical News
Alcon Delivers Solid Third-Quarter 2025 Results with Accelerated Growth in Equipment and Ocular Health; Unity VCS Momentum Builds
GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcon Delivers Solid Third-Quarter 2025 Results with Accelerated Growth in Equipment and Ocular Health; Unity VCS Momentum Builds
Alcon Delivers Solid Third-Quarter 2025 Results with Accelerated Growth in Equipment and Ocular Health; Unity VCS Momentum Builds
GENEVA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcon Delivers Solid Third-Quarter 2025 Results with Accelerated Growth in Equipment and Ocular Health; Unity VCS Momentum Builds
Unexplained Pediatric Mucositis: Could It Be RIME?
Early diagnosis of reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption is important to minimize potential long-term disease complications. Medscape Medical News
AAO 2025: AI’s Role in the Future of Retinal Disorders
Dr Sunir Garg explores how AI is transforming retinal care, from individualized treatments to tracking disease progression and bridging gaps across specialties. Medscape
Indigenous Canadians Face Barriers to Adequate Eye Care
Vision care for Canada’s Indigenous population is marked by the absence of early disease detection, accessible services, and a national eye care strategy. Medscape News Canada
Deciphering Diabetic Dilemmas
The Curbsiders tackle complex diabetes cases to help you learn how to manage hypoglycemia among older adults, retinopathy among pregnant individuals, and steroid-induced hyperglycemia. The Curbsiders
National Vision Holdings, Inc. to Host Investor Day November 17, 2025
DULUTH, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) (“National Vision” or the “Company”), will host an Investor Day on Monday, November 17, 2025, in New York City, as previously announced. The event, to be held at the NASDAQ Mark…
Broadwood Partners Calls for the Appointment of New Directors at STAAR Surgical to Oversee Go-Shop Process
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) today commented on the recent filing of amendments to the merger agreement in connection with the proposed sale of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the…
Bausch + Lomb Reports More Than 690,000 Pounds of Contacts Lens, Lens Care and Eye Care Materials Collected Through ONE By ONE Recycling Program
VAUGHAN, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced its one-of-a-kind ONE by ONE Recycling program, created in collabo…
STAAR Surgical Announces Amendments to Alcon Merger Agreement
LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that the Company has agreed with Alcon I…
Viridian Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRDN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing potentially best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced that the Com…
Viridian Therapeutics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRDN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing potentially best-in-class medicines for serious and rare diseases, today announced that the Com…
Dangerous Catch: A Look at Eye Trauma From Fishing Incidents
Eye injuries linked to fishing have declined over the last 20 years, with contusions or corneal abrasions being the most common diagnoses and fishhooks and rods being the most common causes. Medscape Medical News
Two Global Leaders in Eyesight Restoration, Advancing Sight Network and Miracles In Sight, Announce Merger
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. & CLEMMONS, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advancing Sight Network and Miracles In Sight today jointly announced the merger of the two organizations, which will begin operating as one on January 1, 2026. Globally, at least 253 million people l…