--- title: MARCH INDUSTRY NEWS ROUNDUP description: March Industry News Round Up image: https://visionexecutives.com/hubfs/March%20Industry%20News%20Round%20Up.png --- [Skip to content](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/march-industry-news-roundup#main-content) [![Vision Executives Logo](https://visionexecutives.com/hubfs/Color%20logo%20with%20white%20text.svg)](https://www.visionexecutives.com/) - [About](https://visionexecutives.com/about-us) - Recruitment Services Show submenu for Recruitment Services - [Retained Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/retained-recruitment) - [Contingency Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/contingency-recruitment) - [Our Candidates](https://visionexecutives.com/our-candidates) - [FREE Bad Hire Calculator](https://visionexecutives.com/bad-hire-calculator) - [FREE Job Survey](https://visionexecutives.com/free-job-survey) - Candidate Services Show submenu for Candidate Services - [Representing You](https://visionexecutives.com/representing-you) - [CV & LinkedIn Writing Service](https://visionexecutives.com/our-packages) - [Our Vacancies](https://visionexecutives.com/vacancies) - News & Insights Show submenu for News & Insights - [Latest News & Articles](https://visionexecutives.com/blog) - [Eyewear & Optics Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/eyewear-optical-industry-salary-report) - [Optometrist & Ophthalmologist Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/optometrist-ophthalmologist-salary-report) - [Contact](https://visionexecutives.com/contact-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About](https://visionexecutives.com/about-us) - Recruitment Services Show submenu for Recruitment Services - [Retained Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/retained-recruitment) - [Contingency Recruitment](https://visionexecutives.com/contingency-recruitment) - [Our Candidates](https://visionexecutives.com/our-candidates) - [FREE Bad Hire Calculator](https://visionexecutives.com/bad-hire-calculator) - [FREE Job Survey](https://visionexecutives.com/free-job-survey) - Candidate Services Show submenu for Candidate Services - [Representing You](https://visionexecutives.com/representing-you) - [CV & LinkedIn Writing Service](https://visionexecutives.com/our-packages) - [Our Vacancies](https://visionexecutives.com/vacancies) - News & Insights Show submenu for News & Insights - [Latest News & Articles](https://visionexecutives.com/blog) - [Eyewear & Optics Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/eyewear-optical-industry-salary-report) - [Optometrist & Ophthalmologist Salary Report](https://visionexecutives.com/optometrist-ophthalmologist-salary-report) - [Contact](https://visionexecutives.com/contact-us) - [EYE-INTRO Login](https://vision-executives.i-intro.net/) [EYE-INTRO Login](https://vision-executives.i-intro.net/) # MARCH INDUSTRY NEWS ROUNDUP Oct 26, 2023, 9:27:40 AM [Vision Executives](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/author/vision-executives) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/march-industry-news-roundup) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/march-industry-news-roundup) [twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/march-industry-news-roundup) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/march-industry-news-roundup) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://visionexecutives.com/blog/march-industry-news-roundup) There have been some exciting recent developments in the ophthalmology industry:   👁️ WCO and Alcon Partner to Launch Revolutionary Dry Eye Tool The World Council Of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon are extending an invitation to eye care professionals across the world to join them at the launch of a new tool that helps the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease – WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel. The WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, designed by Jennifer Craig, Lyndon Jones, and James Wolffsohn, is an interactive tool that makes it easy to reference the three pillars of mitigation, measurement, and management. Link: WCO and Alcon to Launch Revolutionary Dry Eye Tool | OBN ([https://lnkd.in/ejNdGK4R](https://lnkd.in/ejNdGK4R)) 👁️ Alzheimer's First Signs May Appear in Your Eyes Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have conducted the most comprehensive in-depth analyses of the protein profiles and the molecular, cellular, and structural effects of Alzheimer’s disease in the human retina and how they correspond with changes in the brain and cognitive function. Link: Eyes May Offer Early Clues to Alzheimer's Disease | OBN ([https://lnkd.in/ejNdGK4R](https://lnkd.in/ejNdGK4R)) 👁️ Hundreds Go Blind As NHS’ Appointment Backlogs Exceed 600,000 Over 500 people have lost their sight while waiting for an eye appointment as NHS England backlog continues to mount since 2019. The Association of Optometrists described the situation as “health emergency”, and is calling on the government for urgent action to address the growing backlog. Currently, 628,502 people are awaiting ophthalmology appointments in England alone, according to the latest figures from NHS England, with 27,260 of those having been waiting a year or more. Link: NHS Eye Appointment Delays: Hundreds Lose Sight | OBN ([https://lnkd.in/ejNdGK4R](https://lnkd.in/ejNdGK4R)) 👁️ LumiThera Reports Positive Results for Dry AMD Treatment in US LIGHTSITE III Trial LumiThera, Inc. announced the 24-month data from its LIGHTSITE III multicenter clinical trial. The results showed sustained vision improvement in subjects with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who were treated with the Valeda Light Delivery System. Link: [https://lnkd.in/df7XXnxS](https://lnkd.in/df7XXnxS) 👁️ Nikon Reveals New Lens Technology Nikon Lenswear UK Careers UK showcased its latest ophthalmic lens technology and revealed details of its public-facing campaign, at 100% Optical (25–27 February). Nikon introduced its latest advancement in its premium lens coating portfolio, which the company noted had remained untouched for more than seven years. The SeeCoat Next brings clarity and durability, and has been “tested and proven to handle the rigors of daily wearing conditions,” Nikon shared. Link: Nikon reveals new lens technology ([aop.org.uk](http://aop.org.uk/)) ## Related posts [![](https://visionexecutives.com/hs-fs/hubfs/April%20News%20Round%20Up.jpg?height=200&name=April%20News%20Round%20Up.jpg)](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/april-news-round-up) ## [APRIL NEWS ROUND UP!](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/april-news-round-up) [Vision Executives](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/author/vision-executives) Oct 26, 2023, 9:41:34 AM There have been some exciting recent developments in the ophthalmology and optical industry: 👁️... [Read more](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/april-news-round-up) ## [HOW THE EYECARE INDUSTRY IS SUPPORTING THE WAR IN UKRAINE](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/how-the-eyecare-industry-is-supporting-the-war-in-ukraine) [Vision Executives](https://visionexecutives.com/blog/author/vision-executives) Oct 27, 2023, 1:46:53 PM Ophthalmic medical care in Ukraine has been heavily disrupted by the Russian invasion. In Ukraine,... 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