Studies point to an inverse association between diabetes and keratoconus risk.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of November 25-November 29.

Eye care practitioners reported moderate to high satisfaction with lifitegrast's ability to improve signs of dry eye, according to Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

AOA members can receive a $1500 Visa gift card after signing up with Barti and being live on the platform for 3 months.

Optometric insights shine brighter than the lights on the Las Vegas Strip.

Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, details the positive feedback gained so far from other optometrists that have been recommending the NutriTears supplement to their dry eye patients.

Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, highlighted the importance of building patient-doctor trust to learn about these practices, which can include non-traditional treatments like chamomile or manuka honey eye drops.

The incidence was comparable to that of daily wear soft contact lenses.

The new board members were voted in on November 18 at an annual board meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, discusses the impact of a lecture given at Vision Expo West on AI.

Noreen Shaikh, OD, Magdalena Stec, OD, FAAO, and Brenda Bohnsack, MD, PhD, emphasize that collaboration and communication are key to proper diagnosis and treatment.

Key findings from the data include reduced lesion growth, retinal tissue preservation, and improved visual function, demonstrating significant potential for the treatment option.

Bonnie An Henderson, MD, EnVision Summit program director and cofounder, shares her perspective on the family-focused education hub.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of November 18-November 22.

Cecilia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, cited data from a recent study that found that presbyopia treatment with 0.4% pilocarpine led to up to 86% of patients achieving 20/40 or better.

Additional research is needed to establish best diagnostic and management strategies for increasingly common condition.