Vision
Amblyopia, Strabismus Higher in Twin Children
Female sex, lower gestational age and lower birth weight were also significantly more common in this patient population.
06/05/2023
Proposed Changes to Eyeglass Rule Debated at FTC Workshop
The recommendations could potentially burden ODs and MDs by imposing additional paperwork and regulations on practices. Members of the public have until June 20 to submit their comments on the matter.
05/26/2023
Type 1 Diabetes Affects Accommodation, Study Shows
Most commonly observed was accommodative insufficiency.
05/19/2023
24-2 VF Progression Rates Have Stronger Correlation with GCL than RNFL
Study shows that thinning of this marker may be a better indicator of functional loss in glaucoma than the more traditional measure.
04/27/2023
Study Identifies Visual Field Defects Common in Glaucoma Subtypes
Compared with their normal-tension and POAG counterparts, angle-closure patients more often displayed partial arcuate patterns.
04/19/2023
Bad, Worse, Worst
Proceed with caution in cases of progressing advanced glaucoma.
04/15/2023
Patients with Parkinson’s Report High Prevalence of Visual Complaints
Unclear vision, difficulty reading, trouble focusing and blinded by bright light were among the most common issues.
04/07/2023
Blindness from Trachoma Decreasing Globally
The condition still comprises the lion’s share corneal opacity cases, and risk increases with age and female sex, pointing to potential inequity in coverage of surgical services.
03/24/2023
Portable Perimeters Similar to HFA in Mean Deviation, Not Sensitivity
A tablet-based device had substantial differences based on location, likely stemming from the design.
03/17/2023
OCT Angiography May Be Good Diagnostic Tool for Amblyopia
The device was able to identify retinal vessel density in these patients to be lower than in controls.
03/17/2023
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
