Alcon and RxSight, Inc., an ophthalmic medical device company focused on providing high-quality customized vision to patients following cataract surgery, have announced a non-exclusive collaboration to jointly develop adjustable presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (PCIOLs). As part of the agreement, RxSight will receive a $60 million upfront payment to begin development and could receive up to an additional…
Johnson & Johnson has announced an investment of more than $1 billion in Jacksonville, Fla., to strengthen its vision operations by scaling the U.S.-based manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities. The investment includes construction of a new, state-of-the-art distribution facility, alongside advanced manufacturing and packaging technologies to expand capacity and meet growing demand for the company’s…
The British Contact Lens Association is inviting applications to fill three vacancies on a group that oversees the organisation’s ongoing development and growth. Practice owner Rakesh Kapoor, ophthalmologist Christopher Liu and hospital optometrist Jonathan Jackson will all complete their terms on the BCLA Council later this summer, and the process to find their replacements is now…
CooperVision recently hosted its 2026 Summit at the company’s global headquarters in Victor, N.Y., as part of its Student Contact Lens and Myopia Leadership Society, according to an announcement from the company. This year-long professional development program is designed to equip optometry students with the necessary skills for clinical practice and leadership, underscoring CooperVision’s ongoing commitment to…
RevolutionEHR, a leading cloud-based electronic health record (EHR) and practice management platform for optometry, has announced a new integration with Dr. Contact Lens, a prescription management platform focused on helping practices retain more contact lens revenue while improving patient compliance. By securely connecting patient demographics and contact lens prescription data within RevolutionEHR, Dr. Contact Lens will…
In February, BostonSight announced a transformative 5-year strategic roadmap aimed at redefining ocular surface treatment through groundbreaking advancements in clinical research, education, and specialty lens technology. The organization has designated key leadership roles to lead initiatives that accelerate innovation and collaboration, with the goal of positively impacting patient lives around the world. Dr. Karen Carrasquillo,…
LENZ Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of VIZZ (aceclidine ophthalmic solution) 1.44%, has announced certain preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 and recent corporate updates. Approved by the FDA in August 2025, VIZZ is a once-daily aceclidine-based eye drop for the treatment of age-related presbyopia….
The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has announced the winners of its 2025 Contact Lens Institute Culture Awards, recognizing five U.S. and Canadian eyecare teams and individuals. These honorees were selected for their successful efforts in cultivating contact lens cultures that lead to improved patient experiences and better business outcomes, the group advised. According to the…
The Eye Consortium (TEC), an alliance group for independent practices, has formed a new Elite Vendor partnership with Bausch + Lomb to help advance TEC’s ongoing commitment to deliver programs and resources that help the alliance’s member doctors elevate both the patient experience and practice profitability. “In response to the overwhelming interest from our membership,…
Prevent Blindness, has announced that Matt MacDonald, president and global head of managed care, EyeMed Vision Care, was appointed chair of its board of directors on November 14, at the 2025 Prevent Blindness annual board meeting here. MacDonald succeeds Jim McGrann, CEO of Advancing Eyecare, who was named an emeritus member of the board. At…
