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Meta-Analysis Confirms Epi-off CXL Effective at Curbing Ectasia Progression

The number of patients experiencing significant refractive worsening was reduced nearly fourfold. This was consistently seen over mean follow-up of 2.4 years, but long-term durability still needs to be established.

06/28/2024

Scope Bill Passed in D.C. Excludes Optometry

The right of ODs to prescribe controlled substances and manage glaucoma without MD oversight was removed from the legislation during amendments, in part due to inadequate telehealth guidelines. Now, just two scope bills remain this year in Ohio and NJ.

06/28/2024

Ocular Biomarker Potentially Distinguishes Rheumatoid Diseases from MS

The differentiating factor found in a recent study was decreased vessel density in the foveal region of the superficial capillary plexus on OCT-A.

06/28/2024

Higher Myopia Correlates to Greater Hyperopic Peripheral Defocus in the Context of Anisometropia

Study suggests that peripheral refraction within the temporal and inferior regions influences axial elongation.

06/27/2024

FTC Votes Unanimously to Require Rx Release Confirmation

The long-anticipated update was announced today. It goes into effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is expected “soon.”

06/27/2024

Landolt C Testing Reveals Lower Pursuit Gains for Those with AMD

This impairment likely further compromises their dynamic VA and thus ability to view moving targets.

06/27/2024

Consider Age and Kmax Asymmetry for Keratoconus

These variables may help predict progression risk, researchers say.

06/26/2024

AI Models Use OCT to Estimate Visual Status, Possibly Reducing Need for Perimetry

A deep learning model trained on retinal thickness maps and ONH scans could accurately predict functional performance in glaucoma patients, study finds.

06/25/2024

Multi-Therapy Option Best for Patients with High Untreated IOP

However, a recent Swedish study of newly detected early or moderate untreated open-angle glaucoma still found no evidence that this approach should be used routinely in all patients.

06/25/2024