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How Lytenava's FDA approval will impact clinical treatment of nAMD

Jade Coats, OD, overviews a lecture on ocular pain and patient care

AOA 2024: Managing ocular pain and what it means for patient care

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(COPE Track) Beyond the Collarette: Empowering Patients in the Management of Demodex Blepharitis

(COPE Track) Beyond the Collarette: Empowering Patients in the Management of Demodex Blepharitis

Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO

Navigating Ocular Toxicities: A Multidisciplinary Roadmap for Managing Adverse Events in Targeted Cancer Therapy

Navigating Ocular Toxicities: A Multidisciplinary Roadmap for Managing Adverse Events in Targeted Cancer Therapy

Basil Williams, MD; Maura Di Nicola, MD

Rapid Reviews in Retina™: Emerging Updates from Fall 2025—Addressing the Wealth of New Data in Treatments for Neovascular Retinal Disease

Rapid Reviews in Retina™: Emerging Updates from Fall 2025—Addressing the Wealth of New Data in Treatments for Neovascular Retinal Disease

John Kitchens, MD; Michael W. Stewart, MD

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - California

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - California

Dilsher S. Dhoot, MD, FASRS

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - NYC Metro

Bridging Regional Challenges in Retinal Disease Management: Applying Advanced Anti-VEGF Therapy in Community Practice - NYC Metro

Deep Parikh, MD

The Presbyopia-Correcting and Toric IOL Playbook: Game-Changing Surgical Strategies to Enhance Patient Outcomes

The Presbyopia-Correcting and Toric IOL Playbook: Game-Changing Surgical Strategies to Enhance Patient Outcomes

Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, FRCS

When Mites Meet Their Match: Empowering Patients With Targeted Treatment for 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘹 Blepharitis

When Mites Meet Their Match: Empowering Patients With Targeted Treatment for 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘹 Blepharitis

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO; Pierce Kenworthy, OD, FAAO; Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

(COPE) The Truth About Presbyopia Drops: Evidence-Based Cases and Myth-Busting Insights

(COPE) The Truth About Presbyopia Drops: Evidence-Based Cases and Myth-Busting Insights

Damon Dierker, OD FAAO; Maria Pribis, OD

(CME Track) Embracing the Interventional Glaucoma Mindset: A Paradigm Shift in Contemporary Glaucoma Management

(CME Track) Embracing the Interventional Glaucoma Mindset: A Paradigm Shift in Contemporary Glaucoma Management

Mary Qiu, MD; Paul Singh, MD; Danica J. Marrelli, OD, FAAO

(CME Track) Reducing Treatment Burden in Retinal Disease Care With Extended-Duration Anti-VEGF Therapies

(CME Track) Reducing Treatment Burden in Retinal Disease Care With Extended-Duration Anti-VEGF Therapies

John Kitchens, MD

(CME Track) Cutting-Edge Care in Neovascular Retinal Disease: Expert Approaches to Selection and Interval Extension

(CME Track) Cutting-Edge Care in Neovascular Retinal Disease: Expert Approaches to Selection and Interval Extension

Geeta Lalwani, MD; Alla Goldberg, MD; Elite Bor-Shavit, MD

(COPE Track) Next-Generation Solutions for nAMD and DME: Bridging Evidence and Practice Gaps in Disease Management

(COPE Track) Next-Generation Solutions for nAMD and DME: Bridging Evidence and Practice Gaps in Disease Management

Murtaza K. Adam, MD, FASRS; Deepak Sambhara, MD, FASRS; Betty Zhang, OD

(COPE Track) Emerging Therapeutic Advancements in Dry Eye Disease Management

(COPE Track) Emerging Therapeutic Advancements in Dry Eye Disease Management

Rahul Tonk, MD; Jade Coats, OD, FAAO; Aaleya Koreishi, MD; Zeba Syed, MD

(COPE Track) Cutting-Edge Care in Neovascular Retinal Disease: Expert Approaches to Selection and Interval Extension

(COPE Track) Cutting-Edge Care in Neovascular Retinal Disease: Expert Approaches to Selection and Interval Extension

Geeta Lalwani, MD; Alla Goldberg, MD; Elite Bor-Shavit, MD

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Published: September 2nd 2026 | Updated: September 10th 2026

Acoltremon ophthalmic solution 0.003% usage was associated with improved performance in visual acuity tasks.

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August 15th 2026

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of August 10-14.

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Utilizing the immune system to combat dry eye disease

ByWalter O. Whitley OD, MBA, FAAO

June 20th 2024

Exploring strategies for effective management of a multifaceted condition.

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Bausch + Lomb launches new INFUSE for Astigmatism contact lenses in the US

ByJordana Joy, Editor

June 11th 2024

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.

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FDA approves agreement modification for Ocular Therapeutix to amend Special Protocol Assessment for AXPAXLI

ByJordana Joy, Editor

January 30th 2024

The agreement redefines participant requirements and a slightly increased daily release of the drug, which is currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial.

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Looking forward to improving and lessening the allergic response

ByShawna L. Vanderhoof, OD, FAAO

January 29th 2024

Allergy testing and immunotherapy are the recommended steps to improve symptoms.

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