Lent 2026: “a period of spiritual discipline and growth”

Published on February 26, 2026
Optometrists speak with OT about the personal significance of the Christian tradition of Lent
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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