Refraction
A Day in the Life
Getting to know who your patient is outside the clinic could make a world of difference in crafting an effective treatment strategy.
04/15/2023
Not All Accommodation Anomalies Need Ocular Treatment
For patients experiencing psychological problems such as anxiety, relieving their worries about vision may improve their symptoms.
02/01/2023
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.
12/27/2022
Majority of Glasses Rechecks Due to Poor Quality Refractions
Continuing development and training regarding the basics of prescribing is needed, researchers suggest.
12/23/2022
Addition by Subtraction: Cutting the Cyl
Most of the time, small amounts don’t equate to a change in prescription.
12/15/2022
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.
11/23/2022
Optical Factors Decrease Myopes’ Vision Regardless of Pathologic Lesions
Astigmatism in particular was found to affect visual acuity.
10/18/2022
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.
09/23/2022
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.
08/04/2022
The Stars in Our Eyes
Take a look at the spatial insight that the Van Orden star can offer.
06/15/2022
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
September 9, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Lucas Lindsell, OD, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
