Waived exam requirements for Oklahoma optometrists cause ‘grave concern’ to national testing group

Published on June 22, 2026
Oklahoma regulators have licensed some eye doctors who did not pass all of a national test, which could put patients in harm's way, a national optometry group is warning.
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Zeiss Medical Technology Collaborates With Envision Health Technologies to Advance Glaucoma Care Using VR-Based Testing

June 22, 2026
JENA, Germany—Zeiss Medical Technology, a leader in medical optics and digital healthcare solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Envision Health Technologies, a digital eye health company founded by glaucoma surgeon Lama A. Al-Aswad, MD, MPH, CEO, to help advance glaucoma care through gamified virtual reality (VR) technology. The companies said this collaboration aims to firmly st

Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Ulcerative Keratitis

June 22, 2026
Corneal ulcers may be more likely in diabetes patients because higher A1c levels predispose patients to impaired barrier function in the corneal epithelium; furthermore, such patients experience decreased corneal sensitivity and tear production. Photo: Suzanne Sherman, OD. Click image to enlarge. Ulcerative keratitis (UK) incidence reached its highest