Takeaways from this week in optometry: September 1

Published on September 6, 2025
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of September 1-September 5.
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Expanded testing center in Charlotte supports growing optometry candidates

September 5, 2025
The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) has opened its new National Center of Clinical Testing in Optometry in southwest Charlotte, enhancing the capacity for optometry licensure exams across North America, officials said. The new facility, located at 7910 Microsoft Way, was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday and is set to host several critical exams required for opto

Findings Suggest Potential Role for Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Limiting POAG

September 8, 2025
Plasma levels can be studied to determine whether trace elements have an effect on human health or not. This allows researchers to investigate potential treatment options for patients suffering from diseases associated with the cardiovascular system, such as primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Published in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, a new study expanded upon the current unders