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Mt. Sinai introduced the miDOC system at the ASCRS annual meeting.

Several presentations at ASCRS 2026 spotlight faster dry eye relief and smarter pre-operative care, showing lifitegrast and new drugs can ease symptoms quickly and improve cataract biometry.

Expanded guidance incorporates advanced diagnostics and reinforces treatment of conditions such as Demodex blepharitis and neuropathic pain, explains Christopher E. Starr, MD, FACS.

The TECNIS Eyhance IOL is part of the TECNIS platform, which Johnson & Johnson said has been used in ophthalmology for more than 25 years.

Eye care providers took on dry eye, pediatric eye care, contact lens wear, and more.

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, DipAAO, stated that the expanded parameters are set to launch on the lens's 10-year anniversary.

The findings were presented at the 51st Annual Meeting of AAPOS in Boston, Massachusetts.

Explore why near work—not just screens—drives kids’ myopia risk, while silent dry eye worsens early; learn practical habits to boost prevention and compliance.

Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, details the key components of connecting with a diverse demographic of patients from the chair.

Andrew Bruce LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, and Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, argue that patients should see the bigger picture beyond the contact lens renewal fee.

Between increasing screen time and putting self care first, Lisa M. Hornick, OD, MBA, FAAO, details Gen Z trends that need to be kept in mind when treating dry eye in younger patients.

Andrew Bruce LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, and Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, outline the nuances of proactive contact lens conversations with patients.

Aleman-Moheeputh, OD, details the difficulties undocumented immigrants often face in the search for accessible care.

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, discusses the pivotal and necessary role OCT plays in managing and diagnosing AMD.

Andrew Bruce LDO, ABOM, NCLEM, FCLSA, and Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO, weigh in on how opticians and optometrists can work together to find ideal contact lens candidates at Vision Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Glenda Aleman-Moheepith, OD, states that using technology for translation efforts can make a world of a difference in putting them at ease in your chair.

Sheila Morrison, OD, MS, explores the clinical intersection of dry eye disease and myopia control in pediatric patients—and why that intersection matters more than many practitioners realize.

Henry, MS, OD, presented a talk on how AI can help alleviate burnout for ODs during Vision Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

The conference runs from March 11-14 in Orlando, Florida.

John Womack, OD, details a poster on real-world data on a kalifilcon A daily disposable silicone hydrogel toric contact lens he presented at SECO 2026.

Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, offers practical advice for clinicians adopting YAG capsulotomy.

Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, presented on laser trabeculoplasty for glaucoma management at this year's conference.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, presented data from a study in February 2026 that examined real-world experience with lifitegrast across 12 offices—6 ophthalmology and 6 optometry practices.

Inder Paul Singh, MD, emphasized that patient compliance is a real and significant challenge in glaucoma care.

Larissa Camejo, MD, emphasized that decisions are never “black and white” and must be individualized based on the specific patient.

Chang discusses innovative approaches to fitting irregular corneas, enhancing vision for keratoconus patients through advanced scleral lens techniques.

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, details his presentation on dry eye innovations at the conference.