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40% of American Children Ages 6–19 Are Now Nearsighted — Here's the Evidence-Based Plan to Slow Pediatric Myopia

40% of U.S. children 6–19 are nearsighted. 50% of the world projected myopic by 2050. Here's the evidence-based intervention every parent and pediatrician needs to know.

Medical Daily

A Fungal Pathogen That Can Destroy Vision Triggered a Clinic Outbreak Linked to Eye Procedures — A New CDC MMWR Investigation Published This Week Exposes a Critical Gap in Ophthalmic Safety

CDC MMWR (January/June 2026): Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis was linked to an ophthalmology clinic in New York City (2024) and a pseudo-outbreak at a dermatology clinic in Washington. P. lilacinum is an antifungal-resistant mold that can cause permanent vision loss. Here is what patients and clinicians need to know.

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HEALTH ALERT: New York City Fungal Eye Infection Outbreak at LASIK Clinic Blinds Patients — CDC Publishes Emergency Report

A rare and sight-threatening fungal outbreak at a New York City ophthalmology clinic has placed elective laser eye surgery patients across the country on notice, after a federal investigation published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report confirmed that three patients contracted serious fungal corneal infections following routine LASIK…

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Carl Zeiss Meditec Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) reported weaker first-half results for fiscal 2025/2026 and outlined a broad restructuring plan aimed at restoring profitability over the next three years, as management pointed to currency headwinds, soft equipment demand and pressure in China’s intraocular lens busines

MarketBeat

Assad family live in Russian luxury as Bashar ‘brushes up on ophthalmology’

Family friend, sources in Russia and Syria, and leaked data help give rare insight into life of dictator’s reclusive household

The Guardian - UK

Eli Lilly Expands Genetic Eye-Disease Focused Pipeline With MeiraGTx Gene Therapy Collaboration

MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ:MGTX) stock is trading higher after the company inked a strategic collaboration in the area of ophthalmology with Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY).

Benzinga

Healing with Vision and Voice: The Extraordinary Impact of AOCOO-HNS Surgeons

The AOCOO-HNS exists to promote excellence in surgical practice and nurture the kind of physician who embodies the osteopathic commitment to whole-person care.

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Eye patients could lose sight as clinicians opt for simpler and better-paid procedures

Head of Royal College of Opthalomology and a Labour MP warn of potential ‘ophthalmology desert’.

Evening Standard

Parents of boy with rare eye condition hail ‘amazing’ results of gene therapy

Jace was selected by specialists from Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

The Independent UK

Ozempic blindness: New study flags unexpected side effect of weight loss drugs

A shocking new study has revealed an unexpected side effect of weight loss drugs, raising concerns for thousands of adults on GLP-1 medications. Experts in a study published by JAMA Ophthalmology warn about three potentially blinding eye conditions caused by Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs.

The Times of India

One in three children affected by myopia: How early detection and care can protect their vision

The British Journal of Ophthalmology has published a startling study showing how children's eyesight is gradually deteriorating worldwide, with one in three being short-sighted or unable to see objects well in the distance. The report has once again emphasised the importance of taking additional care of our children's eyesight, as…

The Times of India

Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal damage, explained

The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising.

LiveScience

Reticon, international retinal congress, held in Chennai

Cutting-edge ophthalmology technology discussed at Reticon 14th edition, emphasizing the importance of early detection and prevention of eye diseases.

The Hindu

Adam Sillito obituary

Visual neuroscientist who transformed the Institute of Ophthalmology in London into a world-class centre of excellence

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To mark World Diabetes Day, CMC Vellore organises exhibition, poster competition and consults for patients

World Diabetes Day 2023: CMC Vellore organised a day-long exhibition and poster competition to commemorate World Diabetes Day.

The Hindu

Badrinath’s contributions to the field of ophthalmology remembered

People from all walks of life pay tribute to Dr. Badrinath, founder of Sankara Nethralaya, for his contributions to ophthalmology and making eye care accessible. Proposal to rename hospital in his honour submitted. Leaders, medical professionals, industrialists, and actor Rajinikanth pay homage.

Evening Standard

NHS secretary found guilty of illegally accessing her neighbours' medical records

Loretta Alborghetti illegally accessed records of 156 people while working in hospital's ophthalmology department

The Hindu

Seeing the magic of artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology

AI is being used in ophthalmology to analyse data, detect & classify retinal diseases, recommend personalised treatment plans, assist in precision surgery, & discover new drugs. It is important to ensure accuracy of data & compliance with regulatory requirements & constant collaboration with ophthalmologists. AI should complement, not replace, human…

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Alumnus donates equipment worth ₹75 lakh to Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital

UK-based oculoplasty surgeon donates ₹75 lakh worth equipment to RIOGOH. Health Minister, Institute Director In-charge, Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner, industrialist, and TN Ophthalmic Association President felicitate Rajan Eye Care Hospital. Equipment to ensure high-quality service for poor. Private hospitals catalysts for govt sector upgrade.

The Hindu

Poorly packaged paan ingredient a risk to children’s eyes: new study

A new study has found that chuna is a major cause for ocular burns among children, along with household chemicals and fireworks. The study paper was published in the July 2023 edition of the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. It was conducted by researchers at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad,…

Daily Record

New ophthalmology unit opens at Mountainhall Treatment Centre in Dumfries

The spacious unit comprises modern consulting rooms, bright and relaxing waiting areas for patients, and for staff an improved clinical working environment, and dedicated change and rest areas

The Independent UK

Hundreds of patients go blind waiting for eye appointments as NHS backlog grows

More than 600,000 people are waiting for ophthalmology appointments in England alone

WEKU

Which type of eye doctor do you need? Optometrists and ophthalmologists face off

Optometrists are lobbying for more leeway to treat patients — and physicians' groups are pushing back. But it's more than a turf war, both sides say, as they explain why patients' vision is at stake.

Liverpool Echo

NHS waiting times at every Merseyside hospital trust

Across the region, 20 hospital departments fail to give patients their first specialist appointment within 18 weeks

Daily Record

NHS Tayside doubles capacity to perform cataract surgery

The improvements by the ophthalmology team at Ninewells Hospital are part of NHS Tayside’s Remobilisation Plan for services to recover from the effects of the pandemic

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