Watching out for inevitable degenerative changes can improve patient care.

The primary findings were that a higher BMI was protective against glaucoma progression and use of tobacco and alcohol were not significantly associated with retinal nerve fiber layer change.

The retrospective study investigated and analyzed the severity and frequency of ocular pain and factors affecting it among DED patients living in high altitudes above 2500 meters during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organization will provide resources for spreading awareness and educating patients and care givers.

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.