Lynda Charters

Johnson & Johnson and The Contact Lens Institute were among industry leaders that provided research and study results during the conference.

Dry eye disease is ubiquitous, with up to 20% of middle-aged patients estimated to have moderate to severe symptoms or search for a treatment.

Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO; Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO; and Andrew Rixon, OD, provide retinal updates during the meeting.

NK is more common than recognized; early diagnosis is paramount.

Optometrists and industry leaders alike share exciting new developments in myopia management.

Fovea-sparing, multifocal, and bilateral lesions exhibited the fastest growth rates.

Monica Jong, PhD, BOptom; and Ryan Parker, OD, spoke on the importance of the lens at this year's Academy meeting.

The National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire was a tool that has been used previously to assess the patient-reported vision-related quality of life in patients with floaters.

Eye care providers are uniquely positioned to catch early risks during routine exams.

Keeping an eye on CE, industry news, and collaboration in Boston, Massachusetts.

The researchers noted the importance of comprehensive eye examinations, including cycloplegic refraction for diagnosing and managing common pediatric ocular conditions, especially in children who fail vision screening.

Study participants were followed annually from 2006 to 2018 with cycloplegic refractions and ocular biometry; the parents were followed with noncycloplegic refractions and ocular biometry.

Repetitive head impacts (RHIs), defined as blows to the head that do not elicit clinical signs or symptoms of concussion, occur more frequently in athletes who participate in contact sports.

IPV is defined as physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological aggression that is committed by a current or former spouse or dating partners.

The beauty of this conference is its collaborative and comprehensive nature.

Researchers conducted this study to determine how often and why spontaneous soft drusen regresses without atrophy in patients who had intermediate or atrophic age-related macular degeneration.

Research reveals that increased exposure to green spaces significantly reduces the risk of developing dry eye disease, highlighting urban planning's vital role in public health.

Increased amounts of time spent in physical activity are independent predictors of a slower rate of visual field mean deviation loss in patients with primary open angle glaucoma.

Boston event will shed light on cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI), a leading cause of pediatric blindness

A rare case of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome in a teenager highlights the importance of multidisciplinary diagnosis and management.

Ocular salvage and preservation of vision are essentially dependent on early diagnosis, and several studies have been conducted to identify the factors leading to delayed diagnosis at presentation.

The tool is designed to help with the application of mono-dose, dry eye eye drop vials more easily and accurately.

New research reveals collagen mimetic peptides may effectively restore ocular tissue stiffness, offering hope for myopia and other eye diseases.

Ophthalmologists report high satisfaction with lifitegrast for dry eye treatment, noting rapid symptom relief and effective management in diverse patient populations.

A recent study reveals that ADHD in schoolchildren correlates with lower myopia prevalence and shorter eye length, suggesting intriguing links between vision and attention disorders.

The primary study outcomes were the cumulative incidence rate of myopia, with myopia defined as an SER −0.50 diopter (D) or less and the percentage of participants who had a fast myopic shift that was defined as a spherical equivalent myopic shift of 0.50 D or greater over the course of 1 year.