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FDA approves low-dose pilocarpine hydrochloride 0.4% as a treatment for presbyopiaQlosi (Orasis Pharmaceuticals) approved to treat presbyopia.
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New and emerging myopia management: SpectaclesCurrently, there are several novel spectacle designs available across the world. Unfortunately, none of them are available in the US currently.
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OCT biomarkers associated with advanced age-related macular degenerationImaging can elucidate visual prognosis and disease progression risk.
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AAOpt 2022: Bausch + Lomb enters the canine healthcare landscape with new Project WatsonAlbert Swann share details about Bausch + Lomb's new healthcare product line for dogs: Project Watson.
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ASCRS 2023: Comparing outcomes of 2 different trabecular MIGS devices with or without ab interno canaloplasty for patients with glaucomaOphthalmology Times® spoke with Mitch Shultz, MD at ASCRS 2023 in San Diego where he shared insights from his presentation comparing patient results of the Hydrus stent and the iStent inject W with or without ABiC (or ab-interno canaloplasty).
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Transcript: Contact lens wear is a healthy option for kidsNew data shows that contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids as young as age 8
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AAOpt 2023: The future of lasers in optometryAt AAOpt, Nate Lighthizer, OD, presents a variety of lectures and workshops on lasers and their use in optometry.
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Orthokeratology is key to managing pediatric myopiaEnhanced treatments, tools, and resources make a difference.
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Pediatric myopia and keratoconus: Cross-linking and ortho-k in childrenIn this part 2 of the pediatric myopia and keratoconus series, Drs Chan and Swartz dive into ortho-k and crosslinking in children.
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EVO ICLs versus LASIK with Dr Eric FazioEric Fazio, OD, sits down with Optometry Times to weigh the pros and cons of EVO ICLs and LASIK and the role comanagement plays in the decision.
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Five ways to stand out with specialty contact lensesKeep patients coming back to your practice by offering what competitors don’t have.
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AAOpt 2022: Navigating the 3 Ms in pediatric contact lenses: mom, maturity, and motivationVitto Mena, Jr., OD, MS, shares highlights from his discussion titled, "Contact lenses for kids: concepts and methods for contemporary care," which he co-presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.
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New topical therapies for dry eye diseaseNasal spray may fill the gaps left by artificial tears.
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Refractive surgery and optometry around the worldA travel in time and across the world shows the development of refractive surgery and how eye care providers can play a part in the future of pre- and postoperative refractive surgery care.
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Optometry Giving Sight shares VEW plans, previews AAOpt activitiesOGS has begun its funding season as the organization looks ahead to wrapping up 2023 and kicking off 2024.
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The role of comanagement in specialized scleral contact lens fittingComanagement optimizes outcomes for patients who wear scleral lenses.
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Refractive Error Among CHildren (REACH): A Lens on the FutureREACH operates with three objectives: 1) eliminate barriers to eye health for school children; 2) improve the quality of school eye health services; and 3) create a positive, sustainable environment at schools where eye health services are provided, ensuring children feel comfortable to access these services.
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AAOpt 2022: Helping patients understand, manage their headachesAnthony DeWilde, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AAOpt presentation, "What a pain! An optometrist's guide to headaches."
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A deeper look at pegcetacoplanThe first approved GA treatment leaves room for additional therapies.
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Therapy options based on DED severityA plethora of treatments are available when patients, particularly contact lens wearers, are assessed at disease onset.
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Meibomian gland dysfunction: At-home treatment devicesWarm compresses are an invaluable step in the treatment of dry eye.
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VEW 2022: Pediatric visionMichelle Hoff, OD, FAAO, ABOM, FNAO, and Isabel Kazemi, OD, FAAO, share key takeaways from their VEW 2022 presentation, "The ABCs on pediatric vision."
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How to utilize motivational interviewing in patient communicationsCommunication styles to adapt to an optometric setting
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The ins and outs of fitting multifocal contact lensesJessica Crooker, OD, sits down with Optometry Times to discuss common pitfalls optometrists run into when fitting multifocal contact lenses and how to avoid them.
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Meet the LEO founding board: Dr Karen CarrasquilloKaren Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, sat down with Optometry Times®' assistant managing editor Emily Kaiser to talk about her role on the founding board of Latinos en Optometry (LEO).
