Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

Published on June 2, 2026
Researchers suggest that the cases of fungal endophthalmitis were caused by the off-label use of contaminated trypan blue solution during surgery
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State board allows optometry graduates to practice without passing national exam

June 2, 2026
The state board that oversees Kentucky's optometrists is standing by its decision to allow optometry graduates who haven’t passed all parts of a required national licensure exam to provide eye care.

Phase III Study for New TED Drug Demonstrates Positive Effects

June 3, 2026
A 2mm reduction of proptosis is considered to be a clinically meaningful outcome for patients because it is expected to reduce the incidence of diplopia and improve the lid coverage over the cornea and is associated with improvements in quality of life. Photo: Bobby Saenz, OD. Click image to enlarge. Pharmaceutical treatment options for thyroid eye disease (TED) have b