Connecticut city official files lawsuit against ophthalmologist he claims damaged his vision
March 20th 2024In court documents in Connecticut Superior Court in Bridgeport, Isidore Sobkowski claims surgeons at the Wilton Surgery Center failed to properly clean their instruments resulting in him contracting a sight-threatening eye infection.
Nicox publishes results of Phase 3 trial of NCX 470 for treatment of glaucoma
March 20th 2024According to the company, NCX 470 is a novel NO-donating bimatoprost eye drop, is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for the lowering of IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Vermont legislators considering bill to expand scope of practice for optometrists
March 11th 2024Vermont is the latest state to consider legislation expanding the scope of practice for optometrists. Earlier this year, South Dakota became the 12th state to expand the scope of practice for optometrists.