We're still rolling out AOA Optometry's Meeting content! Check out the latest from this week:

#OptometrysMeeting: Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, discusses LNZ100 (1.75% aceclidine), a new presbyopia treatment from LENZ Therapeutics. The agent acts on the iris sphincter to create a small depth of focus without inducing a myopic shift. 👁️. 📲Read more:

"Many moons ago, a patient walked into the office with 'something in [his] eye' after grinding metal," writes Chris Wroten, OD. Read more:

When a disheveled woman first sat in Kristin Adams’, OD, chair, the optometrist was unsure if she would see her again. Wiping tears from her face, the patient confided in Adams that she was a survivor of domestic violence. Read more: .

Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, delivered a lecture on keratoconus contact lens fitting, focusing on management before and after surgical interventions. Watch the interview:

"We cannot escape life without daily exposure to the dangerous toxins that surround us. When we consider holistic eye health, we must not forget to include this within our deductive process," writes Carrie Roitstein, OD, cPNP, INHC. Read more:

Kick back while the burgers and dogs are grilling this weekend and get caught up with this week's recap:

🎆 Happy 4th of July from Optometry Times! Whether you're soaking up the sun in shades or lighting up the night sky with fireworks, don’t forget to protect your eyes. Wishing you a safe and spark-filled celebration! 🎆 . #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay #EyeSafety

Dry eye is top of mind for optometrists year-round, but Prevent Blindness has declared July as Dry Eye Month. To support this, Prevent Blindness has created a variety of free dry eye resources. Read more:

"In my boutique optometry practice in Gainesville, Georgia, I provide primary eye care, including specialty dry eye treatment," writes Keylee Brown, OD. Read more:

The Plenary Session at Academy 2025 Boston is shaping up to be one of the best ever. Academy Board Member, Dr Andrew Mick, shares insight into this year's session, Biologics in Eye Care. Learn more and register at #Academy25 #Optometry

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, co-owner of Smart Eye Care in Maine, delivered a compelling lecture on the intersection of wellness, nutrition, and ocular health. Watch the interview:

Bausch + Lomb has announced the launch of a new campaign in light of new survey data concerning patient awareness and education about dry eye. Read more:

"On the windy plains of North Dakota, the snowdrifts ebb and flow according to the dynamics of the wind, making most think of winter holidays, snow sports, and hot drinks," writes Laura Holtz, OD. Read more:

Karen R. Hoffman, OD, shares at the 2025 AOA #OptometrysMeeting how customizable scleral lenses (Zenlens; @BauschLomb) can transform vision for patients with complex corneas, achieving 20/20 outcomes and enhanced comfort 👍. Learn more here:

At the 2025 AOA Optometry’s Meeting, Doerte Luensmann, PhD, Dipl Ing (AO) FAAO, presented a poster that earned distinction as one of the top 5 of the year. Watch the interview:

Cecelia Koetting, OD, and investigators reported that Blink Nourish Eye Drops (Bausch + Lomb) exerted antioxidant effects on human corneal epithelial cells in an in vitro cell model. Read more:

AOA, Vision Expo, Johnson & Johnson news, oh my! Take a look through this week's major industry news and clinical insights fresh off the Optometry's Meeting presses here:

Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO, discussed his one of the many presentations he gave swollen nerves and blurred vision diagnostic approaches at the American Optometric Association's Optometry's Meeting 2025. Watch the interview:

Academy 2025 Boston will be here before you know it!. With more than 300 hours of CE, including new evening CE, and exciting receptions and networking opportunities, it's shaping up to be the best annual meeting yet. Learn more at #Academy25 #Optometry