What happened in optometry this week: August 19 - August 23
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 19-August 23.
Study evaluates impact of exercise on intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients
Recent studies that have reported that active and healthy living can reduce IOP.
Efficacy of novel eye drop to reverse cataracts found in Phase 1/2 study
The primary endpoint of the 4-month study was the proportion of patients with clinically significant improvements in the contrast sensitivity.
Apolipoprotein E as key biomarker for corneal involvement in infectious conjunctivitis, according to study
Investigators conducted a cross-sectional study from December 2016 to March 2024 in patients with acute infectious conjunctivitis.
Visionix USA announces US launch of VX 610 fundus camera
The device features cross-polarized light technology, allowing for image clarity without the need for pupil dilation.
What’s new in contemporary ophthalmic drug delivery systems
Understanding the latest innovative technologies.
Global injury associated with blepharoplasty is rare but serious, study suggests
Study investigators found that the injuries ranged from deep thermal burns to full-thickness corneal or scleral lacerations, with one case of traumatic cataract.
Study finds that COVID-19 can cause long term alterations on corneal endothelial cells
Specular microscopy showed that the ocular symptoms in the patients who had had COVID-19 included conjunctival hyperemia, foreign body sensation, tearing, ocular secretion, and chemosis.
AOA urges eye care provider consultation before use, purchase of MSM eye drops
The alert follows a warning letter issued by US FDA to a company that manufacturers eye drops that claim to change eye color.
CooperVision’s Give Brightly and Generation Sight programs foster new abilities for underserved communities
The programs make vision care more affordable and accessible for underserved communities.
Bargaining continues between UC and UPTE with compensation proposals
UPTE states that although UC's proposal has improved from previous proposals, it still "leaves a lot to be desired."
How to relieve systemic dry eye before fitting new contact lenses
Actionable tips to improve comfort and fit.
New UH study to evaluate vision loss risk in patients with diabetes
A research team for the $3.3 million study will assess the front and the back of the eye and different types of glucose dysfunction.
To treat or not to treat: Fixing the glitch in glaucoma
Some cases require unorthodox approaches.
Which myopia treatment works best?
Exploring myopia control treatment efficacy does not demand clinical complexity.
What happened in optometry this week: August 12 - August 16
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 12-August 16.
Beyond the surface: Tailored solutions for tear evaporation in meibomian gland dysfunction
Jessilin Quint, OD, MBA, FAAO, and Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, weigh in on meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease what to consider when choosing symptom management options.
Optometrists, organizations provide insight for State of Dry Eye survey
The survey’s results were released by Bausch + Lomb last month and revealed that many participants did not know their symptoms were dry eye-related.
Sometimes it’s the little things: Prevalence and prevention of burnout
Both seasoned and newer practice owners share their insights for preventing burnout through practice management.
Study reveals eye pain as leading cause of outpatient and ED visits in US
Estimating the number of such visits in the US may help guide research and clinical efforts to optimize outcomes, according to the researchers.
