Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of June 17-June 21.

Walter Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, weighs in on the importance of staying in the know of innovations in treatment options for the sake of patient care.

Rafieetary emphasizes the importance of follow-up plans and consistent support to prevent patients from dropping out of treatment, which can negatively impact their prognosis.

Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD, was this year's award winner.

Raman Bhakrhi, OD, FAAO, said that optometrists' collaboration with primary care physicians and other medical professionals can help minimize the chance for retinal damage caused by medications.

Devin Sasser, OD, gives an overview of a panel and breakout session that the American Optometric Student Association will be hosting at AOA's Optometry's Meeting.

Jacobi Cleaver, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of a panel on allyship given by Black Eyecare Perspective at their event hosted at AOA 2024.

Jade Coats, OD, alongside Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, and Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO, gave a talk on ocular pain and patient care at AOA's 2024 Optometry's Meeting.

Over 60 eye care professionals from all 50 states were selected to help shift the focus of pediatric myopia care from correction to comprehensive treatment.

Jade Coats, OD, details 2 poster presentations on the benefits found in a novel lipid-containing eye drop during AOA's 2024 Optometry's Meeting.

The study also discovered a need for more blatant labeling on e-liquid containers to help reduce accidental contact with the ocular surface.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of June 10-June 14.

When audited after completing an education training on the delivery of laser treatments found that optometrists specializing in glaucoma were competent in providing pre- and post-treatment care.

According to Adam Alexander, OD, Miebo can make headway in establishing a need for precision medication when it comes to dry eye treatment.

The silicone hydrogel daily disposable lenses contain a blend of osmoprotectants, electrolytes, and moisturizers to provide stable vision and keep eyes comfortable for 16 hours.

The company currently has CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb contact lenses available for customers to order.

LGBTQ patients are more at risk for not receiving health care due to fear of discrimination.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of June 3-June 7.

The solution, CAM360 AmnioGraft, is hydrated and shelf-stable without need for refrigeration.

Award winners will be announced at the NORA 2024 Conference from September 19-22 in Kissimmee, Florida.

The trial, in part of the ASTRO study, will evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of sterile ophthalmic ointment 0.5%.

One of the resources provided by the partnership is a Dry Eye Wheel, which provides mitigation, measurement, and management processes to inform the treatment of dry eye disease.

The biotechnology company is developing the first protein-based artificial retina for patients with retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.

The novel therapy for dry eye is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid derivative cleared by the FDA.

The pachymeter is the most lightweight handheld product of its kind on the market, according to the company.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of May 27-May 31.

The company’s initiatives include involvement with the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition and discounting blue light screen protectors and its pediatric eye care program, among others.

The COAST and ShORe trials have a total of 1984 patients enrolled for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration.

MyopiaX is a non-invasive, light-based treatment that uses a virtual reality headset to deliver treatment while patients engage with digital content.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of May 20-May 24.