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DiagnosTear Explores UK Market Entry with Hanson Medical for TeaRx
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DiagnosTear Explores UK Market Entry with Hanson Medical for TeaRx

A non-binding trial run puts tear biomarkers to the test in real-world UK clinics.  DiagnosTear Technologies (Vancouver, Canada) has dipped a careful toe into the European dry eye market, announcing a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with Hanson Medical (Redditch, UK), to explore commercialization of its TeaRX diagnostic platform in the United Kingdom. The exploratory...
STAAR Surgical Appoints Its President and CFO as Interim Co CEOs
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STAAR Surgical Appoints Its President and CFO as Interim Co-CEOs

Interim leadership steps in as STAAR navigates a year of strategic shifts. STAAR Surgical (California, USA) is keeping the ship steady as it looks for its next long-term captain. The company has appointed Warren Foust and Deborah Andrews as interim co-chief executive officers, effective February 1, 2026, as it launches a global search for a...
Contact Lens Institute Names 2026 Visionaries
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Contact Lens Institute Names 2026 Visionaries

New names, real impact. CLI’s 2026 Visionaries are shaping what ECPs learn next.  The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) has announced its 2026 Visionaries, adding 10 new members to its clinician leadership program and bringing the total class to 17 eye care professionals from across the United States and Canada. The 2026 Visionaries include the following...
Nidek Unveils Lens Free Open Field Refraction System with Phantom
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Nidek Unveils Lens-Free Open-Field Refraction System with Phantom

Trial lenses out, virtual topics in. Nidek’s Phantom puts refraction on a decidedly futuristic footing.  Nidek Co., Ltd. (Gamagori, Japan) has announced the launch of the Phantom open-field refraction system, an ophthalmic device that aims to rethink one of the most familiar parts of the eye exam. The new system is designed to perform refraction...
Dr. Steven Gedde from Bascom Palmer Named New CEO of American Board of Ophthalmology
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Dr. Steven Gedde from Bascom Palmer Named New CEO of American Board of Ophthalmology

From glaucoma trials to boardroom decisions, Dr. Steven Gedde steps into a role shaping U.S. ophthalmology’s future.  The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) is welcoming a familiar name in academic and clinical leadership to its top post. The Vice Chair of Education at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Steven Gedda, has been appointed Chief Executive...
Newton Partners with ABB Labs to Broaden U.S. Access to Neurolens and Sequel Technologies
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Newton Partners with ABB Labs to Broaden U.S. Access to Neurolens and Sequel Technologies

Newton scales up its lab reach, bringing Neurolens and Sequel closer to independent practices nationwide. Newton (Texas, USA) has announced a strategic partnership with ABB Labs (Florida, USA), aiming to broaden access to its Neurolens and Sequel lens technologies for independent optometry practices across North America, a move that could significantly widen the company’s reach.  ...
BVI Names Jim Hollingshead President and Chief Executive Officer
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BVI Names Jim Hollingshead President and Chief Executive Officer

A medical device veteran takes the helm as BVI scales its ophthalmic platform. BVI Medical (Massachusetts, USA) has named Jim Hollingshead president and chief executive officer, handing the reins to a seasoned medical device executive as the company continues to build momentum across ophthalmic surgery. Mr. Hollingshead succeeds Shervin Korangy, who is transitioning to a...
TheraTears Expands U.S. Dry Eye Portfolio With Two New Launches
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TheraTears Expands U.S. Dry Eye Portfolio With Two New Launches

From lids to laptops, TheraTears doubles down on targeted dry eye care. New eyelid wipes and screen-targeted eye drops arrive at major U.S. retailers next month. TheraTears (New York, USA) is launching Eyelid Cleansing Wipes and Dry & Tired Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops, expanding its portfolio with products targeting digital device-related eye discomfort and...

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