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Open-access OCTA tools showed similar reliability, but different vessel density values in glaucoma; researchers advise using one tool consistently.

Alcon's Brytly eye drops received FDA approval for OTC temporary relief of minor ocular redness.

From dry eye to GLP-1s, this year's conference brought a variety of insights from key experts in optometry.

Presenters from AAOpt26's research symposium share their findings, applications for optometric practice, and goals for future study.

Walline, American Academy of Optometry president, shares this year's conference attendance numbers, clinical pearls, and what he hopes to see in 2027.

Kevin Chan, OD, MS, discusses an AAOpt 2026 symposium on individualized low-dose atropine dosing for myopia and the FDA outlook ahead of the SYD-101 advisory meeting.

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS, discusses a case-based AAOpt 2026 session on scleral lens complications, fitting around cross-linking, and advice for new graduates.

Kwaku Osei, OD, PhD, FAAO, discussed patient-reported outcomes with a senofilcon C (Johnson & Johnson; Acuvue Vita), reusable lens, with the majority of wearers rating comfort, vision, and handling favorably.

Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discussed how oculomics research presented at AAOpt 2026 could eventually support point-of-care diagnosis and referral decisions.

A handful of eye care providers spoke on the factors that have led to a lack of eye care access for World Sight Day.

Jade Coats, OD, FAAO, stopped by to discuss her presentation at AAOpt 2026, titled "How Eyelid Hygiene Can Change the Dry Eye Conversation."

Shane Kannarr, OD, overviews results from a phase 4, multicenter, prospective, open-label trial that evaluated the impact of concomitant use of PFHO during contact lens wear.

Christopher W. Lievens, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO, FNAP, FBCLA, discusses his poster presentation titled "Latanoprostene bunod 0.024% Initiation in Medicare Fee-for-Service Patients with Open Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension."

Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of a rapid fire lecture he gave in collaboration with Andrew Rixon OD, FAAO; Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO; and Derek MacDonald, OD, FAAO, at AAOpt 2026.

To close out Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, Amanda Nanasy, OD, discussed her advice for maintaining proper eye health among athletes.

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.

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.

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.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of September 14-September 18.

A comparison of ETDRS charts using Latin letters, Tumbling E, and Landolt C optotypes found the alternatives are comparable to letter acuity at the population level.

Vision testing results from 384 public transport drivers in Mumbai found the Visiolite 4K screener accurately matched standard assessments while cutting screening time by 65%.

A recent study found that migraines were associated with higher adverse vision outcomes in a cohort of Norwegian adolescents.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of September 7-September 11.

Heru's PretestPro runs 4 pretesting exams in about 90 seconds on the Heru Prime wearable platform and reaches all current and future customers via free software update.

The latest in drug and technology developments and updates from August 2026.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of August 31-September 4.

SightGlass Vision reports the milestone just 1 year after reaching 1 million users.

Acoltremon ophthalmic solution 0.003% usage was associated with improved performance in visual acuity tasks.