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AAOpt 2026: How DOT lenses affect children’s everyday vision

Amanda Nanasy, OD, on connecting the dots in professional sports vision care

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Aldeyra to appeal FDA rejection of reproxalap as a treatment for dry eye disease

AAOpt 2026: CLI releases full contact lens profitability report

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Coats explains how neurotrophic keratitis, Demodex blepharitis, cosmetic habits, and mucus fishing complicate dry eye disease.

The company reported that Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day and Oasys 1-Day outperformed the other 5 daily disposable lenses evaluated in a recent study, among other Johnson & Johnson data highlights at AAOpt 2026.

Ashraf Ahmad, MD, explains what's driving rising dry eye rates and why eyelid evaluation is often overlooked.

Three residents were honored for their leadership, education and research, and patient care contributions in ophthalmology, optometry, and retina.

Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS, of Duke University, discusses how retinal imaging fits into the diagnostic picture for CVI, TBI, and neurodegenerative disease, and when eye care professionals should suspect a neurological cause.

DOT lenses reduce retinal contrast signaling through embedded light-scattering elements while maintaining a single power across the lens, rather than creating peripheral defocus with multiple optical powers.

Are our children truly ready to see—and learn?

Ashraf Ahmad, MD, explains what tear breakup time testing shows and why results vary between clinic visits.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of September 21-September 25.

Monica Jong, OD, PhD, FAAO, FBCLA, discussed how recent developments in the field of myopia will transform eye care providers' approach to management.

American Academy of Optometry President Jeffrey Walline, OD, PhD, recommends attendees take advantage of the diverse array of educational and networking opportunities the conference offers.

The meeting will include an Open Public Hearing.

Leslie Scher, OD, is a long-time volunteer for the Special Olympic's Lions Club Opening Eyes program, which provides free vision screenings for all its athletes.

Implementing myopia control lenses into practice
Monica Jong, BOptom, PhD, FAAO, FBCLA, discussed the latest findings on Stellest lenses' effectiveness in myopia progression control and her advice for optometrists integrating the lenses into practice.

Maria Sampalis, OD, is an advocate for getting artificial intelligence to do tasks that provide more time to spend with patients, such as letter-writing.






























