VMAIL Scheduling Note for March 16, 2026

Published on March 14, 2026
NEWARK, N.J.—There will be no VMAIL on Monday, March 16. Look for VMAIL on Tuesday, March 17, when the newsletter resumes its normal schedule. To catch up on all the week’s news from Vision Expo 2026, go to the Latest News category on VisionMonday.com. Plus, look for VMAIL Weekend coming your way today with all of its regular features including Today’s Read, ICYMI, Optical on Main Street and Editor's Pick.
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Breaking News: Kansas Governor Signs Laser Bill into Law

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Aurion Biotech Appoints Marjan Farid, MD, as Medical Advisory Board Chair

March 14, 2026
SEATTLE, CAMBRIDGE, Mass., and TOKYO—Aurion Biotech, Inc., a commercial-stage regenerative cell therapy company that Alcon acquired a majority interest of in March 2025, as reported by VMAIL, has announced the appointment of Marjan Farid, MD, as the chair of its medical advisory board. Dr. Farid is a distinguished cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon, a global educator and researcher, and chair