Half of public delayed contacting GP as access concerns persist, poll finds

Published on February 26, 2026
The AOP’s Adam Sampson called on the Government to ensure that all patients can visit an optometry practice in the community if they think they have an eye problem
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Alcon Reports Strong Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

February 26, 2026
GENEVA—Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), a global leader in eyecare, has announced its financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ending December 31, 2025. For the fourth quarter of 2025, sales were $2.7 billion, up 9 percent on a reported basis and up 7 percent on a constant currency basis, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. Reported net sales for the full-year 2025 were $10.

Study Finds Increased Risk of DR Progression, Complications After YAG Capsulotomy

February 27, 2026
This graph from the study shows hazard ratios of various ophthalmic outcomes among individuals with NPDR who underwent YAG capsulotomy compared with those who did not. Photo: Alshaikhsalama AM, et al. J Cat Refr Surg. October 13, 2025. Click image to enlarge. While YAG capsulotomy is generally very safe, diabetic patients with nonproliferative diabetic reti