Monthly Archives: February 2026

• Inflammation and Eye Health

  Posted on February 8, 2026 by Scott in News.

  https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/common-bacteria-discovered-in-the-eye-linked-to-cognitive-decline Common Eye Bacteria Linked to Cognitive Decline: What Optometrists and Patients Should Know Emerging research continues to highlight the close connection between eye health and overall brain health. A recent study from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has uncovered a potential link between a common bacterium found in the eye and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, offering new insight […]

  Post Tagged with Alzheimer's disease, brain health, brain inflammation, Cedars-Sinai, chlamydia pneumoniae, cognitive decline, cognitive health, inflammation, MCI
  Continue Reading...
  Comments Off on Inflammation and Eye Health

• New Lacrifill Canalicular Gel release for Dry Eye Disease

  Posted on February 8, 2026 by Scott in News.

  https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/nordic-group-bv-announces-commercial-launch-of-lacrifill-canalicular-gel Introducing Lacrifill Canalicular Gel: A Novel Dry Eye Therapy Now Commercially Available in the U.S. Nordic Group B.V., through its U.S. subsidiary Nordic Pharma, has officially launched Lacrifill® Canalicular Gel, a new interventional dry eye treatment now commercially available in the United States. This innovative therapy offers eyecare professionals a targeted approach to managing dry eye disease (DED) by […]

  Post Tagged with Canalicular Gel, dry eye disease, hyaluronic acid, Lacrifill, punctal plugs
  Continue Reading...
  Comments Off on New Lacrifill Canalicular Gel release for Dry Eye Disease