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Not All Accommodation Anomalies Need Ocular Treatment
For patients experiencing psychological problems such as anxiety, relieving their worries about vision may improve their symptoms.
February 1, 2023
Axis of Astigmatism Can Be Changed by Mask Wear
It’s possible that rigid facial coverings induce compressive force on the lower eyelid, changing corneal shape, a team speculates.
December 27, 2022
Majority of Glasses Rechecks Due to Poor Quality Refractions
Continuing development and training regarding the basics of prescribing is needed, researchers suggest.
December 23, 2022
SMILE, LASIK Have Similar Efficacy for Astigmatism Correction
However, a recent meta-analysis found that the former showed a greater undercorrection and more residual astigmatism.
November 23, 2022
Optical Factors Decrease Myopes’ Vision Regardless of Pathologic Lesions
Astigmatism in particular was found to affect visual acuity.
October 18, 2022
Refractive Errors and Strabismus Top Causes of Headaches in Children
These, along with other more serious ocular conditions, are likely the culprit in about a quarter of cases.
September 23, 2022
Traditional Cycloplegic Refraction Remains Most Precise
Though some non-cycloplegic approaches may be useful in certain patients, the gold standard approach still produces the best results overall.
August 4, 2022
Angle Kappa May Affect Diagnostic Accuracy in Refractive Surgery Patients
Using a best-fit toric ellipse map or performing ancillary testing may help to exclude ectasia in those with larger measurements.
April 13, 2022
SE Difference Less Than 1D Common With Non-Cycloplegic Refraction
Recent finding provides more insight into this young patient demographic.
March 14, 2022
New AR Coating Improves Contrast Sensitivity, Aesthetics
Shamir’s latest is intended to raise the bar for visual clarity, the company says.
February 4, 2022
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