Exploring the connection between gum disease and eye health

Published on May 11, 2026
Researchers from the University of Texas have highlighted that people with gum disease are more likely to develop a range of eye conditions
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Vision Source Launches Dividend 50 Reinvestment Initiative to Support Private Practice Optometry

May 11, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Vision Source has announced the launch of Dividend 50, the next major evolution of its Vision Source Member Dividends and what the group said is one of the most significant reinvestment initiatives in its history. Launched at Vision Source The Exchange 2026, the initiative builds on the momentum of Dividend 25 announced earlier this year, and reflects Vision Source’s long-term com

Soft Contact Lens Wear Appears Safe for Pediatric Myopia Control

May 12, 2026
New data presented at ARVO 2026 suggest soft contact lenses used for pediatric myopia control are associated with low rates of microbial keratitis and corneal infiltrative events (pictured above), particularly in children 12 years and younger, supporting their safety profile in younger patients. Photo: Jeffrey Sonsino, OD. Click image to enlarge. As the use of soft contact l