What happened in optometry this week: December 2 - December 6
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of December 2-December 6.
Study investigates PROSE lenses as drug delivery device for patients with dry eye disease
The study found that the prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem lenses were well tolerated in the delivery of non-preserved cyclosporine 0.05%.
Study evaluates ocular tuberculosis and relapse rates for recurrence of uveitis
Relapse and chronic uveitis can occur after infectious uveitis was treated successfully, study authors found.
Does lifitegrast improve dry eye symptoms for contact lens wearers?
In 2 weeks, the study participant's dry eye symptoms improved from 76 to 43 on a 0-100 rating scale, according to Marc-Matthias Schulze, PhD, Dipl Ing.
You and Eye: Vision training research in eSports - with Tiffany Tsoi, OD, FAAO
Tiffany Tsoi, OD, FAAO, shares insights on the world of visual training research for eSports athletes.
The vitreous—remember me?
Watching out for inevitable degenerative changes can improve patient care.
Eying the future: New school program seeks to fuel student interest in optometry
BMI, tobacco, and alcohol: Roles in glaucoma progression examined in study
The primary findings were that a higher BMI was protective against glaucoma progression and use of tobacco and alcohol were not significantly associated with retinal nerve fiber layer change.
Factors influencing ocular pain in patients with dry eye in Tibet
The retrospective study investigated and analyzed the severity and frequency of ocular pain and factors affecting it among DED patients living in high altitudes above 2500 meters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prevent Blindness names first week of December 2024 Geographic Atrophy Awareness Week
The organization will provide resources for spreading awareness and educating patients and care givers.
Is there a relationship between keratoconus and diabetes?
Studies point to an inverse association between diabetes and keratoconus risk.
What happened in optometry this week: November 25 - November 29
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of November 25-November 29.
AAOpt 2024: Eye care provider and patient satisfaction with lifitegrast
Eye care practitioners reported moderate to high satisfaction with lifitegrast's ability to improve signs of dry eye, according to Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS.
AOAExcel invests in and endorses EHR company Barti Software
AOA members can receive a $1500 Visa gift card after signing up with Barti and being live on the platform for 3 months.
A dazzling Vision Expo West pairs showmanship with education and research
Optometric insights shine brighter than the lights on the Las Vegas Strip.
AAOpt 2024: What optometrists think of the NutriTears supplement so far
Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, details the positive feedback gained so far from other optometrists that have been recommending the NutriTears supplement to their dry eye patients.
AAOpt 2024: Acknowledging ophthalmic home remedies to build patient trust
Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, highlighted the importance of building patient-doctor trust to learn about these practices, which can include non-traditional treatments like chamomile or manuka honey eye drops.
Study finds incidence of microbial keratitis associated with overnight orthokeratology
The incidence was comparable to that of daily wear soft contact lenses.
Prevent Blindness welcomes 6 new Board of Directors members
The new board members were voted in on November 18 at an annual board meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
How artificial intelligence is impacting optometry
Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, discusses the impact of a lecture given at Vision Expo West on AI.
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