Takeaways from this week in optometry: May 5 - May 9

Open-access OCTA tools showed similar reliability, but different vessel density values in glaucoma; researchers advise using one tool consistently.

Interim 48-month data show 86% of patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension remain off topical drops after a single cataract procedure, although the drop-free rate has eased from earlier timepoints.

CLARITY program data show significantly longer time to treatment failure and higher rates of steroid-free quiescence vs placebo.

Drs Bryce St. Clair and Behrad Garmsiri explain how they build trust, improve health literacy, and destigmatize future interventions for patients with AMD.

Diana Canto-Sims, OD, introduces the second guest of Season 2, Raphael Rostenne, who will be discussing AI-assisted front desk management.

Duravyu gained 2.5 letters vs 6.1 with aflibercept at week 52/56, missing noninferiority in a second phase 3 wet AMD trial.

Alcon's Brytly eye drops received FDA approval for OTC temporary relief of minor ocular redness.

From dry eye to GLP-1s, this year's conference brought a variety of insights from key experts in optometry.