Optometrists top urgent referrals for retinoblastoma, CHECT finds

Published on May 13, 2026
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust’s annual figures have highlighted the “crucial” role of optometrists in the early diagnosis of retinoblastoma
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Carl Zeiss Meditec Reports Lower First Half Earnings, Plans ‘Package of Measures’ to Support Growth

May 13, 2026
JENA, Germany—Carl Zeiss Meditec announced earnings on Tuesday for the first half of 2025/2026, with reported revenue of €991.0 million for the first half of its fiscal year, down 5.7 percent from €1,050.5 million in the same period last year. When adjusted for currency fluctuations, the decline was 1.0 percent. Adjusted EBITA fell to €60.5 million, down from the previous year’s €112.6 million, re

Black Subjects Twice as Likely to be Diagnosed with Keratoconus as Caucasians

May 14, 2026
This study suggests a need for increased clinical vigilance and screening among Black populations as well as further research into genetic and environmental risk factors contributing to this disparity. Photo: Julie Song, OD. Click image to enlarge. Keratoconus prevalence is known to vary by geography and ethnicity, with strong associations to those living in the Middle East