Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl-ABO, discussed ophthalmic considerations for patients undergoing treatment with antibody drug conjugates for gynecologic cancers at this year's conference.

A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, details a presentation on this year's updates on diabetes given at this year's Academy meeting.

The lens is now available in a -2.75D cylinder offering, according to a news release.

Lama Albadeen, 8, of Saudi Arabia, and Grace Retta, 5, of Kenya, will receive cash prizes for their schools.

The FDA comments in the CRL relate to proposed labelling language, not safety, Astellas said in a press release.

Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, discussed the complexities of diagnosing keratoconus in his Rapid Fire presentation given at the American Academy of Optometry 2024 meeting.

Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO, details the ease of genetic testing when diagnosing patients or reassessing a patient's diagnosis.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of November 11-November 15.

Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO, discusses diagnostic confusion that can be encountered when identifying macular edema in patients.

Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, overviews a handful of YAG laser procedures in his AAOpt presentation.

ODs share what they learned at this year's Academy meeting and what they plan to take home to their practices.

Approximately 40 fellows to share insights and takeaways they gain from the Flom program.

Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, details portions of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society Lifestyle Report, which discussed certain risk factors that we may have for development of ocular surface dryness or dry eye.

Christi Closson, OD, FAAO, provides insight on what other ODs learned about Johnson & Johnson's contact lens technology.

Erich Hinel, OD, MS, FAAO, provided an overview of his presentation, which focused on the approach clinicians should take when evaluating a patient with suspected scleritis.

Dana Shannon, OD, FAAO, details The Contact Lens Institute's latest report, "Disrupting the Dropout Dilemma."

Lisa Hornick, OD, MBA, FAAO, brought a twist to Jeopardy with her interactive talk at AAOpt 2024 titled "Dry Eye Jeopardy Returns."

Alongside Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, gave a presentation entitled, "Management of Neurotrophic Keratitis and Corneal Neuropathic Pain," at this year's AAOpt meeting.

Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO, breaks down the complex process of diagnosing inherited retinal diseases.

Erin Tomiyama, OD, PhD, FAAO, discusses fitting lenses, young adults with binocular vision issues, and emerging presbyopia in patients.

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS, overviews the basics on what to look out for complications-wise in corneal transplant patients that may require a referral.

Lisa Hornick, OD, MBA, FAAO, outlines key findings from the report on the impacts of healthy cosmetic habits and reducing digital eye strain.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of November 4-November 8.

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, overviews a talk on keratoconus management.

The presentation covers different retinal conditions and diseases and how to utilize collaboration in order to enhance patient care.

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS, gives a rundown of what successful scleral lens fittings entail.

Broad commercial availability of the lens is expected in the beginning of January 2025.

Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO, gave a presentation on what to know about diabetes diagnostic tools and treatment alongside Paul Chous, OD, FAAO.

Graham Erickson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, states that maintaining eye and brain health through proper nutrition, whether through diet or supplementation, can have a significant impact on various aspects of sports performance.