Videos

Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAL, details his poster presentation titled "Practitioner satisfaction and experience with a novel daily disposable toric contact lens in a real-world evaluation."

Johnson & Johnson and The Contact Lens Institute were among industry leaders that provided research and study results during the conference.

Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO; Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO; and Andrew Rixon, OD, provide retinal updates during the meeting.

Concludes with key takeaways from all cases, highlighting lessons in diagnostic precision, individualized treatment planning, and the importance of peer collaboration in advancing glaucoma management.

Focuses on optimizing outcomes for patients with inadequate pressure control, covering medication switching, treatment escalation, and strategies to improve adherence and consistency in therapy.

Explores decision-making for patients with both cataracts and glaucoma, illustrating when to combine or stage surgical and pharmacologic interventions to enhance vision and reduce treatment burden.

Demonstrates how to identify and manage glaucoma in patients with low baseline intraocular pressure, emphasizing evidence-based treatment initiation and careful monitoring of disease progression.

The optometrist–turned filmmaker, Tsu Shan Chambers, discusses how her feature aims to improve public understanding of inherited retinal disease.

A variety of eye drops for dry eye took the stage at this year's conference.

Optometrists and industry leaders alike share exciting new developments in myopia management.

Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, stated that the first step to retention is asking if a patient would consider contact lens wear.

Jennifer Tsai, OD, details what she found surprising in the study results during AAOpt's Academy 2025 meeting.

Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, stated that gas-permeable (GP) lens fitting has fallen to the wayside in optometric education.

An expert discusses evolving best practices in the diagnosis and management of Demodex blepharitis, highlighting collarettes as pathognomonic and sufficient for diagnosis, the importance of targeting high-risk patient groups for treatment, and the promise of a new pharmacologic therapy that shifts care toward a more effective, flexible, and patient-centered approach.

Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of one of his presentations at AAOpt's Academy 2025.

Karen Hoffman, OD, provides advice for eye care providers looking to build confidence in scleral lens fitting.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DIpABO, details her poster presentation at AAOpt's Academy 2025 meeting.

Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS, presented 2 posters on recent study results involving the lens at AAOpt's Academy 2025 meeting.

Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO, details a poster presentation given during AAOpt's Academy 2025 meeting.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, emphasized that the field of regenerative medicine is continuously expanding, with new devices and approaches constantly emerging.

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, and Tiffany Andrzejewski, OD, FAAO, discussed the pearls, pitfalls, and best practices of scleral lens fitting.

Monica Jong, PhD, BOptom; and Ryan Parker, OD, spoke on the importance of the lens at this year's Academy meeting.

Christi Closson, OD, FAAO, details the events that the product family was featured in during this year's conference.

Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, stated that progressive lenses can exacerbate dizziness in her recent Academy 2025 lecture.

The core of Steen's presentation centers on the importance of managing patients with comorbid ocular conditions.

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, details her session given with Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO, during Academy 2025.

Sedgwick said that with the recent FDA authorization of Stellest lenses, he expects SightGlass to eventually find its niche in the US.

Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, reminds eye care providers that all dry eye is neurological.

Pamela Theriot, OD, FAAO, said that eye care providers should aim to maintain optimal vision throughout their lifetime through proactive, comprehensive care.

Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, detailed treatments for macular degeneration, ocular surface disease, dry eye, and potential myopia management during his presentation.