Midwestern University unveils plans for new optometry school

Downers Grove, IL—Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, has announced plans to open a new optometry school. The university's campus in Glendale, AZ, is already home to the Arizona College of Optometry. » More

VSP individual plans now available for sale by insurance brokers

Rancho Cordova, CA—VSP Vision Care recently announced its individual vision plans are now available for sale by insurance brokers in the United States. » More

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Studies find cataract surgery improves Alzheimer's patients' quality of life, ocular imaging test may detect early Alzheimer's

Copenhagen—A study presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2014 in Copenhagen found that cataract surgery can slow the decline in cognition and improve quality of life for people suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementias. » More

Nicox to acquire Aciex Therapeutics

Sophia Antipolis, France—Nicox recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all outstanding equity of Aciex Therapeutics, Inc., an ophthalmic development pharmaceutical company based in the United States. » More

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