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Prevent Blindness designates April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

By Kassi Jackson, Editor

April 1st 2023

Women are at higher risk of eye disease than men.

This week in optometry: March 10-March 16

By Kassi Jackson, Editor

March 17th 2023

Artificial tear ingredients that mimic the real thing

By Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO

March 14th 2023

SECO 2023: Drugs of the future

By Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc)
Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

March 2nd 2023

CooperVision’s MyDays Energys contact lenses hit US market

By Kassi Jackson, Editor
Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

March 1st 2023

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Community Practice Connections™: Ophthalmology and Oncology Perspectives on Integrating Novel Bispecific Antibodies Into the Uveal Melanoma Treatment Paradigm

Medical Crossfire®: Ophthalmology and Oncology Perspectives on Integrating Novel Bispecific Antibodies Into the Uveal Melanoma Treatment Paradigm

(CME Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Expert Approaches in Cataract Surgery – Managing Advances in Techniques and Technologies With an Updated Armamentarium

Community Practice Connections™: Ophthalmology and Oncology Perspectives on Integrating Novel Bispecific Antibodies Into the Uveal Melanoma Treatment Paradigm

Clinical Consultations: Individualizing Management of Uveitic Macular Edema - Clinical Updates in Treatment Options

Shared Perspectives in Managing Presbyopia – Understanding a New Paradigm for Optimizing Quality of Life

Perfecting Co-Management of Glaucoma – Utilizing Development in the Spectrum of Treatment Options

Expert Insights in Geographic Atrophy with Transformative Care on the Horizon – Understanding the Complement System as a Target for Treatment

(COPE Credit) Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Individualizing Care in Allergic Conjunctivitis – Understanding the Patient’s Perspective in Alleviating Disease Burden

(CME Credit) Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Individualizing Care in Allergic Conjunctivitis – Understanding the Patient’s Perspective in Alleviating Disease Burden

(COPE Credit) Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning New Therapies for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction-Associated DED

(COPE Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Expert Approaches in Cataract Surgery – Managing Advances in Techniques and Technologies With an Updated Armamentarium

(CME/CNE Credit) Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning New Therapies for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction-Associated DED

(CME Credit) Community Practice Connections™: Expert Approaches in Cataract Surgery – Managing Advances in Techniques and Technologies With an Updated Armamentarium

1st Annual IKA Keratoconus Symposium: Front to Back and Everything In Between

(COPE Credit) Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Visualizing the Angiopoetin-Tie2 Pathway as a Target in Retinal and Choroidal Vascular Diseases

(CME/CNE Credit) Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Visualizing the Angiopoetin-Tie2 Pathway as a Target in Retinal and Choroidal Vascular Diseases

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Addressing symptom relief of optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis

Brenda Montecalvo, OD

February 20th 2023

Contoured prism lenses may resolve symptoms such as neck, shoulder, and head pain.

This week in optometry: February 11-February 16

Kassi Jackson, Editor

February 17th 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 11-February 16.

rigid gas permeable contact lens with case and solution

Rigid gas permeable contact lens deposition measured via radiolabeled proteins

Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

February 15th 2023

The Biosciences group of the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) determined protein deposits on rigid gas permeable contact lens via radioactive counts by using a radiolabeled lysozyme in an artificial tear solution.

This week in optometry: February 4-February 9

Kassi Jackson, Editor

February 10th 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 4-February 9.

Elevating your contact lens practice brings numerous benefits

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO

February 6th 2023

These 8 pearls will help improve your patient care, practice management, and more.

This week in optometry: January 28-February 2

Kassi Jackson, Editor

February 3rd 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 2.

This week in optometry: January 21-January 26

Kassi Jackson, Editor

January 27th 2023

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 21-Jan. 26.

Contact lenses can help patients with low vision

Euin Cheong, OD

January 24th 2023

Benefits include eliminating eyeglass problems and boosting patient confidence.

CooperVision expands plastic neutrality initiative

Kassi Jackson, Editor

January 13th 2023

Company magnifies impact of sustainability program as it celebrates milestone: 100 million plastic bottles prevented from reaching Earth’s oceans

Woman using contact lens rehydrating drops

FDA grants 510(k) clearance to Bausch + Lomb for Biotrue® Hydration Boost contact lens rehydrating drops

Emily Kaiser, Assistant Managing Editor

December 14th 2022

The preservative-free, multi-dose contact lens rehydrating drops are expected to hit the market in early 2023.

Getting started: methods of initial scleral lens selection

Jason E. Compton, OD, FAAO

December 6th 2022

Consider 2 approaches when fitting patients.

Monitor keratoconus progression after cross-linking treatment

Florencia Yeh, OD, FAAO, FSLS;Robert Fintelmann, MD, FACS

November 28th 2022

Successful outcomes demand both corneal and contact lens expertise.

Fitting and troubleshooting tips for scleral lens success

Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO

November 15th 2022

Increasing scleral lens use can benefit a larger patient base.

Orthokeratology is key to managing pediatric myopia

Kelly Voltz, OD, FAAO, FSLS

October 31st 2022

Enhanced treatments, tools, and resources make a difference.

$AAOpt 2022: Beyond spectacles: considerations for children with refractive error$

AAOpt 2022: Beyond spectacles: considerations for children with refractive error

Katie Robinson

October 29th 2022

Contact lenses can be beneficial for children, even when not medically necessary, explains Jennifer Fogt, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

A look at the latest lenses on the market and their modalities

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO

October 4th 2022

Water gradient tech, high-tech materials, and new therapies offer more options.

Higher-order aberration correction with scleral lenses

Thomas A. Wong, OD, FNAP;Stephen Dellostritto, OD;Melissa Levine, OD

September 29th 2022

When considering the best modality these lenses' stability are superior.

New FDA approval expands access to myopia management

Kassi Jackson, Editor

September 28th 2022

Johnson & Johnson Vision receives FDA-approval of lens parameter expansion for their ACUVUE Abiliti Overnight Therapeutic Lenses for Myopia Management.

Focusing on extended-depth-of-focus contact lenses for myopia control

David P. Piñero, OD, PhD;Gema Corpus, MSc

September 27th 2022

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.

Azura Ophthalmics Ltd. has secured funding to support its 2-stage study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of AZR-MD-001, its leading candidate, for patients with contact lens discomfort (CLD) who show meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).

Azura Ophthalmics receives grant for leading CLD clinical candidate

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor

September 10th 2022

Azura has secured funding to support its 2-stage study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of AZR-MD-001, its leading candidate, for patients with contact lens discomfort who show signs of meibomian gland dysfunction.

EDOF contact lens focuses on pediatric myopia control

David P. Piñero, OD, PhD;Gema Corpus, MSc

September 9th 2022

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.

SCOPA: Troubleshooting and fitting scleral lenses

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor;Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO

August 27th 2022

Ashley Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO, shares highlights from her presentation on advanced fitting and troubleshooting tips for scleral lenses during the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association’s annual meeting.

Reviewing the latest contact lens launches

Euin Cheong, OD

August 26th 2022

Check out expert insight on the most recent lens launches to expand the options accessible to our patients based on their specific needs.

Report: ortho-K expected to surge over next 2 years

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor

August 12th 2022

Published in Optometry & Visual Sciences, the findings are based on an independent survey featuring feedback from over 500 US eye care professionals.

Investigators from the Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, led by Francisco Javier Navarro-Gil, MD, from the Department of Optometry and Vision reported that contact lenses soaked in melatonin analogs may be able to address aqueous tear deficient dry eye disease

New CL drug delivery system for DED

Lynda Charters

July 26th 2022

Contact lenses soaked in melatonin analogs may be able to address aqueous tear deficient dry eye disease, researchers say.

4 tips for pediatric contact lens fittings

Euin Cheong, OD

July 19th 2022

Follow this expert advice for an easy navigation process.

The smart contact lens features updates such as a micro-LED display and medical-grade micro-batteries, as well as new hardware and technologies embedded directly into the lens—including eye tracking, communications, and software.

In-eye testing begins for first AR-based, smart contact lens

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor

July 6th 2022

Mojo Vision's CEO Drew Perkins announced last week that he became the first, and currently only, person to wear the latest prototype of Mojo Lens, an augmented reality-based contact lens.

4 ways to maximize success with multifocal contact lenses

Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, MS, FAAO

June 23rd 2022

Help presbyopia patients by following fitting guides and embracing new adjunct therapy options.

A plethora of treatments are available when patients, particularly contact lens wearers, are assessed at disease onset.

Therapy options based on DED severity

Elise Kramer, OD

June 21st 2022

A plethora of treatments are available when patients, particularly contact lens wearers, are assessed at disease onset.

Advanced multi-purpose solution for soft re-usable contact lenses

Alex Delaney-Gesing, Senior Editor

June 19th 2022

Bausch + Lomb's Bill Reindel, OD, speaks on highlights from his lecture titled “Evaluation of an Advanced Multi-Purpose Solution for Soft Re-Usable Contact Lenses."

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