When it comes to acronyms, there is no ophthalmic sub-specialty that compares to corneal surgical procedures. For example, let’s take a look at corneal transplants and therapeutic surface treatments. Among KLAL, DALK, PLK, LK, DLEK, DSEK, DSAEK, DMEK, and DMAEK, there is no wonder why there is so much confusion.

Nicox S.A. announced that Valeant Pharmaceuticals has acquired Nicox’s U.S. diagnostics subsidiary Nicox Inc., in a deal worth up to $20 million.

Alcon recently announced its support for new standards that advise that contact lens care products be evaluated in accordance with real-world conditions for disinfection.

Imagine a meeting in which most of the great minds in your desired area of the profession of optometry come together to share their knowledge to build the greater worldwide profession. For me and the 300-plus attendees of the International Congress of Behavioural Optometry (ICBO), it is a dream come true.

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, leading researchers and clinicians detailed the latest knowledge regarding the origins of and treatments for keratoconus.

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, Leonid Skorin, Jr., OD, DO, MS, described a visual variant of Alzheimer's disease (AD) that may put optometrists on the front lines of this illness.

During the American Academy of Optometry’s Academy 2014, Hector C. Santiago, OD, PhD, dean of the college of optometry at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, said he believes cultural competence “will drive success in the new face of America.”

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, presenters shared how optometrists can help halt the diabetes epidemic and combat associated ocular complications.

Check out all of our coverage from the American Academy of Optometry 2014 meeting in Denver, CO.

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, Susan J. Leat, BSc, PhD, FCOptom, outlined the optometrist's role in preventing falls.

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, Josh Johnston, OD, clinical director, Georgia Eye Partners, Atlanta, presented five pearls for successfully comanaging premium intraocular lens (IOL) patients.

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, experts elucidated with promising directions for retinal and other posterior eye problems.

Rachel Coulter, OD, FAAO, and Erin Jenewein, OD, FAAO, recently gave a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014 meeting in Denver, CO, on recognizing ocular disease in children.

Glen Steele, OD, FAAO, recently gave a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014 in Denver, CO, on the questions to ask and tests to conduct when considering vision therapy for a patient.

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, physicians and researchers peered into the future of treatments for presbyopia.

Bill Townsend, OD, FAAO, recently gave a presentation at the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014 in Denver, CO, titled "Good drugs, bad reactions."

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, concussion experts discussed the need for-and progress toward-user-friendly diagnostic tools for protecting athletes of all ages, and the key role of visual testing therein.

During the American Academy of Optometry's Academy 2014, panelists outlined the promise and potential pitfalls of cannabinoid-based therapies.

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Georgia Optometric Association’s annual fall meeting in Athens, GA. It is a pilgrimage I try to make each year to renew old acquaintances as well as get those required continuing education hours all ODs work for to keep our license current.

Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, found that all three of the Google Glass wearers tested had blind spots in the upper right quadrant of the visual field, according to a study published in JAMA.