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Despite a worldwide need for more corneal transplant tissue, few options exist beyond human donors.

At CES 2025, Soliddd, an optical and vision technology company, will debut the beta headset version of its virtual reality smart glasses for people with vision loss related to age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, according to Prevent Blindness, and the organization is providing free resources to educate the public on the importance of early detection and care.

Artificial intelligence may open new opportunities for innovation in medicine, including eye care. From diagnostic chatbots to portable screening devices, AI has transformed optometry throughout 2024.

Assistive visual technology can be an important tool for fostering independence in the low vision community.

Every year Healio covers a wide range of optometry-related news from the FDA, and 2024 was no exception.

EssilorLuxottica announced the acquisition of Espansione Group, an Italian company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of noninvasive medical devices for eye care, according to a press release.

INDIANAPOLIS — Verséa Ophthalmics recently has introduced several new technologies for eye care, including the Biovance 3L Ocular amniotic membrane allograft and the T-POC quantitative testing platform for ocular surface disease.

Okogen announced completion of $3.3 million in financing to advance the company through its phase 2b clinical program for acute infectious conjunctivitis, as well as support development of an AI-driven image evaluation platform.