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Peripapillary, Macular Retinoschisis Can Develop Without Visible Optic Pit, Advanced Glaucomatous Cupping

Observation is common in these cases, but foveal involvement with vision loss may be improved with surgery.
June 6, 2023

Systemic Risks of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Still Unclear

A large-scale study found a link between the two, but experts say it’s difficult to determine whether it’s causal.
June 6, 2023

0.01% Atropine Found to Have Treatment Effect Against Myopia

Results from a phase III trial could pave the way to an FDA approval.
June 6, 2023

B+L Launches Infuse Multifocal Contact Lenses

The product aims to offer 16-hour moisture and clear vision transitions for patients with presbyopia, according to the company.
June 5, 2023

Eyecare Smartphone Apps Still Can’t Compete with Conventional Exams

A review generally finds some clinical value but less diagnostic accuracy than in-person patient visits.
June 5, 2023

Lipoprotein Imbalances Found in AMD Patients

Study shows the specific pattern of impaired lipid function may depend on the underlying stage or subtype of disease.
June 5, 2023

Amblyopia, Strabismus Higher in Twin Children

Female sex, lower gestational age and lower birth weight were also significantly more common in this patient population.
June 5, 2023

Florida Not-a-doctor Bill Vetoed by Governor DeSantis

Thanks to persistent advocacy from optometry, ODs will retain the legal right to call themselves doctors and physicians.
June 2, 2023

New Jersey Introduces Laser Legislation to Assembly, Senate

The identical bills would allow the state’s ODs to perform capsulotomy, SLT, LPI and lesion removal. It would also expand vaccine and prescription authority.
June 2, 2023

OCT Characterizes Distorted Vision in Resolved CSCR

GGC and foveal outer nuclear layer thinning indicated the presence of metamorphopsia.
June 2, 2023