Study Evaluates Rise in US Astigmatism Rates
Researchers found a significant increase between 1999 and 2008 compared with astigmatism rates between 1971 and 1975.
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Refractive Changes Still Occur After Foldable Iris-Fixated pIOL Implantation
Patients implanted with foldable iris-fixated phakic intraocular lenses may experience annual changes in refractive error, visual acuity, and axial length, making the devices a long-term, but not permanent solution.
High Myopia Associated With Open-Angle Glaucoma Incidence
Older age, increased IOP, thinner central cornea, higher vertical cup/disc ratio, and longer axial length were also highly associated with open-angle glaucoma incidence.
Ocular Biometry May Shift After ICL Implants
A study shows a statistically significant increase of 0.1 mm in axial length after posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation.
Tomography Can Help Evaluate Long-Term Outcomes of SMILE Surgery
The technology was reliable for these patients, except for trefoil, the study shows.
Corneal Subbasal Nerve Morphology Does Not Reflect Function Following TransPRK
Researchers note a sharp reduction of corneal nerves after the procedure, but only a slight and temporary decrease in corneal sensitivity.
Wavefront-Guided LASIK Offers Some Benefits SMILE Does Not
A study shows a faster visual recovery, better low-contrast acuity, and greater improvements in uncorrected acuity.
ICL Implants an Option for Residual Myopia Following Refractive Surgery
The lenses are a safe choice to restore lost visual acuity originally achieved by PRK or LASIK.
Study Shows Superior Outcomes With SMILE vs LASIK
The study evaluated the refractive, visual, and aberrometric outcomes of the refractive procedures.
Virtual Schooling Led to Acute Ocular Symptoms
The pandemic safety measure led to more instances of convergence insufficiency in children, a report shows.
Atropine Sulfate Can Slow Progression of Mild to Moderate Myopia
Efficacy and safety of 3 different doses of atropine sulfate (DE-127) ophthalmic solution at slowing myopia progression.
Glaucoma Risk Rises 20% For Each Diopter Change in Myopia
The risk accelerated at around -6.00 D, and further accelerated at -8 D, according to a study.
After SMILE, Posterior Corneal Elevation Maintains Stability
Researchers monitored 3 posterior corneal elevation parameters for early signs of corneal ectasia in the 7-year review.
Trifocal IOLs Successful, Even With Prior Refractive Surgery, Study Shows
For patients with low or moderate myopic or hyperopic correction in keratorefractive surgery, research shows later trifocal IOLs are safe and accurate.
Myopic Maculopathy Risk Increases With Age
The researchers suggest timely macula screening for patients in middle age with high myopia.
School-Based Vision Program Has Positive Impact on Reading
A school-based vision program, which provides eye examinations and eye glasses to students, has a one-year positive impact on reading scores.
Pandemic Eye Strain: Screen Time’s Effect on Children’s Vision
Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, Alina Dumitrescu, MD, and optometric educator Neeraj K. Singh, BSOptom, speculate about the damage done from more than a year of online education, and how eye care professionals can offer aid.
Study Uncovers Etiologic Mechanism of Myopic Traction Maculopathy
The research indicates that anteroposterior traction caused by axial elongation leads to the condition.
Public Health Program Encourages Outside Activity to Decrease Myopia
The intervention shows 2 outdoor hours per day helped keep myopia prevalence stable, even with increased screen time.
Glasses Do Not Reduce Amblyopia Risk for Children With Astigmatism
Children with moderate astigmatism who either wore glasses or were observed had similar rates of strabismus or amblyopia.
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