Technology

IntelliSep is the first FDA-cleared diagnostic tool to assess cellular host response to aid in identifying emergency department patients with sepsis and contribute to rapid life-saving decisions.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 1-Jan. 5, 2023.

When combined, intense pulsed light and low-level light therapy—both of which have roots in dermatology—create a synergistic effect that treat dry eye more effectively than one therapy alone.

The glaucoma field is on the move with significant innovations in a number of treatment areas. Experts discussed the various technologies at the Optometry Times 2022 EyeCon meeting in Marco Island, Florida.

As technology advances and choices grow, you need to personalize patients’ options.

Research indicates that too much technology usage results in negative effects on eyesight.

Evolution of vision correction procedures, diagnostics paves way for collaborative care.

DigitalOptometrics President discusses the pioneering abilities of telemedicine and how the company is paving a new way for doctors to see patients of varying needs.

The web-based, self-guided software application is accessed through touchscreen mobile devices.

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

As technology improves, less-invasive treatments save patients time and money.

With the launch of dark adaptation, Heru is now the only platform on the AMD market to include contrast sensitivity and dark adaptation exams.

Low prediction errors from 2 evaluated formulas shows promise for accurate prediction of IOL formulas in high myopic patients.

Establish a program in your practice during this Wild West phase of tech.

Results from a parallel arm study suggest opportunity to expand on visual performance and productivity improvement.

Advancements enable better diagnosis, treatment of patients.

Thomas A. Wong, OD, FNAP, and his co-authors Elise Regina, OD, and Kelly Armstrong, OD, discuss corneal hysteresis: part two.

The company intends to develop the AcuStream technology for potential use with its current and future front-of-eye therapies, which may include lifitegrast ophthalmic solution for the treatment of dry eye disease.

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.

Thomas A. Wong, OD, FNAP, and his co-authors Elise Regina, OD, and Kelly Armstrong, OD, discuss corneal hysteresis: part one.

Knowing your glaucoma vitals is key to providing best treatment for patients.

Embracing this new model of care can allow optometric practices to flourish—and may enable earlier detection of conversion from intermediate dry to wet AMD.

The amount of light effused by these round-shaped eyeglass frames are designed to match the exact wavelength of sunlight a user would be exposed to outside.

The company's technology allows for ECPs to detect, monitor, and treat AMD 3 years before clinical diagnosis.

A prototype of a visually-guided hearing aid (VGHA) designed at Boston University of a the formed beam is manipulated by eye gaze to improve the ability of users of the technology to better focus on one sound despite the presence of nearby competing sounds.

Optimizing eye care for pilots is crucial for safe flying.

Advice for pilots to consider ahead of taking flight.

Wearable devices and multifunctional instruments provide in-office advantages

As an all-in-one handheld device, eyecare practitioners can tailor patients’ needs for MGD treatment in both eyes in approximately 8 to 12 minutes.

Heru Chief Marketing Officer Brandon Barber speaks on the company's upcoming advancements and two new testing modalities on its diagnostic platform: Fast Pattern Suprathreshold Visual Field and the Farnsworth D-15 extended color vision exam.