Takeaways from this week in optometry: July 21

Published on July 26, 2025
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of July 21-July 25.
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NEI funded research sheds new light on immune cell interactions in retina

July 25, 2025
During most eye infections or injuries, neutrophils, immune cells found in the blood, are usually the first line of defense. However, new research shows retina responds differently than other tissues in the body.

Greater Initial IOP Fluctuation Predicts Long-term Progression in PACG

July 28, 2025
Severity of disease may influence progression risk through mechanisms of increased retinal ganglion cell vulnerability, higher IOP fluctuations or impaired ocular blood flow. Photo: Alison Bozung, OD. Click image to enlarge.  Chinese researchers were interested in identifying any associated long-term risk factors of visual field (VF) progression in patients with primary angl