Astigmatism

Astigmatism of -2D or More Affects Results in OCT-A Images

Study shows it diminishes image quality, including the rendering of capillaries and large vessels.
01/29/2024

Older Age Affects Astigmatism in Higher Myopic Patients

With-the-rule toricity shifted to against-the-rule, particularly in older individuals.
12/13/2023

Ocular Astigmatism Changes Occur After Mid-40s

Changes from with-the-rule astigmatism in younger ages were three times more likely to pass through oblique astigmatism than sphere-only prescriptions towards against-the-rule in older ages, study shows.
09/27/2023

Oblique Astigmatism Increases with Age

Fully correcting or overcorrecting it at the time of cataract surgery may be wise to counteract future progression.
03/21/2023

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May 17-19, 2024

New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Intrepid Eye Society's Spring Conference

Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD

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June 4, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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September 8, 2024

Ocular Surface Symposium
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