Three residents were honored for their leadership, education and research, and patient care contributions in ophthalmology, optometry, and retina.

DOT lenses reduce retinal contrast signaling through embedded light-scattering elements while maintaining a single power across the lens, rather than creating peripheral defocus with multiple optical powers.

Monica Jong, OD, PhD, FAAO, FBCLA, discussed how recent developments in the field of myopia will transform eye care providers' approach to management.

Monica Jong, BOptom, PhD, FAAO, FBCLA, discussed the latest findings on Stellest lenses' effectiveness in myopia progression control and her advice for optometrists integrating the lenses into practice.

Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO, details a session given with Denise Skiadopoulos, OD, FAAO, during the annual AAOpt meeting in Anaheim, California.

Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO, details her session "GLP-1RAs and Ocular Health: AOA Guidance for Optometric Practice 2025" during AAOpt 2026.

A pair of cases from Academy 2026 show scleral lens refits for severe keratoconus, one addressing focal corneal edema and one fitting around glaucoma tube shunts.

Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, reviews a study which found a statistically significant reduction in IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension when switching to latanoprostene bunod.