Technology

Technological advancements may improve treatment options.

Raman Bhakrhi, OD, FAAO, said that optometrists' collaboration with primary care physicians and other medical professionals can help minimize the chance for retinal damage caused by medications.

MyopiaX is a non-invasive, light-based treatment that uses a virtual reality headset to deliver treatment while patients engage with digital content.

North Bay Eye Associates transitions from traditional bowl perimeter to portable vision diagnostic and patient engagement system.

The Tono-Vera Tonometer allows for automated IOP measurements and eliminates the need for a topical anesthetic.

Providing prevention strategies can keep patients comfortable during allergy season.

Edmund Tsui, MD, details findings from a study that suggests that swept-source anterior segment OCT images by provide more objective ways to measure inflammation in the eye.

The SCANLY Home OCT device allows physicians to monitor patients’ wet age-related macular degeneration in between visits through a health cloud portal.

The microemulsion drug ocular penetration system platform technology was found to effectively formulate and deliver lipophilic molecules via topical eye drops.

Preventive options should be as important as treating symptoms

The diagnostic aid platform, C.DIAG, utilizes artificial intelligence to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease.

The AI-powered eye diagnostic innovator and medical devices and software solutions company have announced a collaboration to promote an AI diagnostic tool that assesses risk to brain health via retinal imaging.

Joseph Izatt, PhD, was known for his excellence in mentorship and his work as a researcher that helped develop and advance optical coherence tomography technology, according to a news release.

UC Berkeley’s Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science integrated the new laser in the beginning of March in its dry eye clinic for treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction.

The AI-powered model works to detect early signs of glaucoma and makes iHealthScreen the first company to receive 2 US patents for AMD and glaucoma screening devices.

The optometry school, founded in 1904, was the first of its kind in California.

The clinical stage medical technology company is developing a laser system that performs femtosecond laser image-guided high-precision trabeculomtomy, or FLigHT.

Charles Leclercq, CEO of ARxVision, outlines the conception of ARxVIsion's collaboration with Seeing AI and NaviLens apps, and details the popular uses for the headset so far.

The ARx Gen 1.5 wearable headset will be integrating the 2 apps in part of a pilot program providing a hands-free visual assistant service.

Laura Periman, MD, talks through what was gained from the conference, from becoming acquainted with new technological advancements to renewing passion for dry eye care.

The newest technology, fashion trends, and business developments that were featured at this year’s show.

The new model features stray light shielding, active micro-lens optics, improved power efficiency, and a scalable platform.

The eye care device company has announced that MARLO has gone mobile with a new app, which allows patients to order contact lenses, perform vision screening, and access eye disease and care information.

OrCam devices incorporate cutting-edge AI advancements that empower patients to live more independent lives.

IDOC has partnered with 12 new vendors in the eye care industry and assisted Books & Benchmarks, expanding its rebate, discount, practice support, and other resource options for its members.

OCULUS’ new perimetry device allows for more patient autonomy and easy data compilation for eye care providers by providing visual field tests via a virtual reality headset.

The European companies are collaborating in part of a strategic distribution partnership before the eProgressive smart glasses are available to the public later this year. The smart glasses use switchable lens technology to provide ease and comfort to patients needing progressive lenses.

According to researchers, the strongest biomarker was achieved from a single bright flash of light to the right eye, with AI processing significantly reducing the test time.

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