Cornea

Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, details a panel that provided a complete course on keratoconus.

How a diet rich in vitamins and minerals positively impacts the cornea.

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.

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

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

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, details the presentation she gave at this year's conference on the importance of validating patients' symptoms in cases of neuropathic corneal pain.

According to the company, the topography module now makes the OCT the only one with FDA cleared OCT-A metrics on the market.

An overview of a case of SLK treated with complete ocular lavage facilitated by an irrigating eyelid retractor.

Young will be aiding in expanding real-world evidence programs to promotion the adoption of Brightstar’s BrightMEM corneal allograft for the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency and persistent epithelial defects.

According to the UK study, for every 0.5-diopter increase in mean spherical equivalent, a 6% higher risk was attributed in developing depressive disorders.

Smart contact lenses can be used to correct vision, monitor the health of the user, and flag and treat diseases for patients diagnosed with chronic health conditions such as glaucoma and diabetes.

Investigators conducted a cross-sectional study from December 2016 to March 2024 in patients with acute infectious conjunctivitis.

Study investigators found that the injuries ranged from deep thermal burns to full-thickness corneal or scleral lacerations, with one case of traumatic cataract.

Specular microscopy showed that the ocular symptoms in the patients who had had COVID-19 included conjunctival hyperemia, foreign body sensation, tearing, ocular secretion, and chemosis.

Kefla G. Brown, OD, MS, overviewed her NOA Convention talk on identifying both common and uncommon etiologies of pediatric uveitis.

Study investigators conducted a case-control study to investigate the corneal topography parameters and biomechanics in patients with alopecia areata.

The primary endpoint will be pain improvement as measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) compared to placebo.

What to know about evolving guidelines and potential medicolegal risks.

As part of the sports and performance vision section of the AOA, Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, shares information on how to bolster athletes' performance through enhanced vision care.

Drs Clark Chang and Tracy Lynn Schroeder Swartz give an overview of their Optometry's Meeting talk on detecting keratoconus early, providing tips for the proper technology to use and how to properly detect high-risk patients.

Gromacki shares the importance of a dedicated approach to treating keratoconus, highlighting the need for passion, diverse tools, and a committed practice environment to ensure patient success.

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

The company plans to finalize its Phase 3 development plans following an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA.

The study demonstrated sustained safety and efficacy of cyclosporine ophthalmic solution (Vevye) 0.1%, with many patients now entering their sixth refill cycle, according to the company.

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

Investigators found more cases than expected following tomography of 2007 eyes.

Michael Belin, MD, weighs the ABCD and Amsler-Krumeich classifications and proposes ABCD progression displays as an effective modern alternative.

Phase 3 trials continue to investigate the efficacy of EpiSmart, a new method of cross-linking that could be utilized in the treatment of keratoconus.