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More Evidence Outdoor Time Curbs Myopia Risk

This effect was especially significant in kids whose parent(s) also had the condition, study finds.
January 22, 2021

SMILE Gets Good Marks for High Myopes

Accommodation issues were minimal after the procedure, research shows.
January 22, 2021

AI System Detects Vision-Threatening Conditions in High Myopes

The new model is ready for large-scale screening, researchers suggest.
January 22, 2021

DED More Common in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Lacrimal and meibomian glands may be the main targeted tissues in these patients, researchers suggest.
January 21, 2021

One Dose of Anti-VEGF May Help Resolve CNV

The majority of wet AMD patients also experienced substantial VA gains after a single injection, study finds.
January 21, 2021

SMILE Outcomes Worse in Older Patients

Those over 40 had poorer astigmatic results with a tendency toward undercorrection, research shows.
January 21, 2021

New Mid-Range Toric Daily Disposable Debuts

Alcon extends its Precision1 line into astigmatic correction.
January 20, 2021

Larger Anti-VEGF Burden Tied to Cognitive Impairment

Patients who took more than 20 injections were more likely to experience a decline in brain function, study finds.
January 20, 2021

Delay of Final Contact Lens Rule Requested by Congress

The two-month window may offer ODs more time to get their EHRs up-to-date to comply with the bill’s requirements.
January 20, 2021

Vitreomacular Traction Unaffected By Laser, Injections

While these interventions had no impact, a recent study identifies new biomarkers.
January 20, 2021