Takeaways from this week in optometry: July 14

Published on July 19, 2025
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of July 14-July 18.
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New agreement to authorize Kowa Company to develop, manufacture Nicox's NCX 470 in US

July 18, 2025
Nicox’s nitric oxide (NO)-donating bimatoprost eye drop works to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

RVO More Likely in Hispanic/Latino Patients with Sleep Apnea

July 21, 2025
Hispanic or Latino patients with sleep apnea have the highest risk of retinal vein occlusion, followed by white and Black patients. Asian patients are at risk, but apnea is not a significant factor. Photo: Rami Aboumourad, OD. Click image to enlarge. Sleep is essential to staying healthy, but some individuals do not have the luxury of simply closing their eyes and getting a