Retinal Thinning Rates Vary Between Glaucomatous Optic Disc Phenotypes
Senile sclerotic optic discs had the fastest rate, according to the study.
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Patient Age Affects Recovery From SMILE Surgery
Research shows a significant difference in recovery speed in patients of variou ages.
High Stress Levels Associated With Worse Visual Acuity
The impact was seen across 6 low-to-middle income countries.
Is SMILE Lost in LASIK’s Shadow?
Rolando Toyos, MD, of the Toyos Clinic in Nashville and Edward Manche, MD, of the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University consider the status of small manual incision lenticule extraction 5 years since its approval in the US.
Outdated Eyeglasses Prescriptions Prevalent Among Schoolchildren, Study Shows
The study finds a similar rate of students with and without eyeglasses who fail school-based vision screenings.
Study Reviews Contact Lenses for Pediatric Myopia Control
Researchers also provided troubleshooting advice for issues with multifocal lenses in these patients.
High Myopia Linked to Retinal Layer Thinning
Study shows the refractive status can lead to disease progression for glaucoma suspects.
Polygenic Risk Prediction Identifies Genetic Myopia Risk
Researchers advocate for genetic screening of patients with risk factors.
Adolescent Food Survey: Low Vitamin A Intake Not Linked to Myopia
Dietary vitamin A was not correlated with myopia or axial length, a study shows.
SFCT May Cause Ocular Elongation in Myopia
The study suggests SFCT thinning may be secondary to ocular elongation, researchers say.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Provides ILM Visualization in Macular Hole Repair
The study noted visual acuity continued to improve throughout the follow-up for patients who underwent macular hole repair with triamcinolone acetonide for ILM visualization.
People Without Homes Commonly Require Refractive Care
A study shows widespread presbyopia in Boston’s Health Care for the Homeless program.
Increased Screen Time Linked With Severe MGA in Juveniles
Pediatric patients experience more severe ocular surface disease with increased screen time.
Pre-Kindergarten Eye Exams Improve Follow-Up
A state-mandated program found similar disease rates as large-scale screening programs, but had a low cost-benefit ratio.
Myopia May Indicate JOAG Progression
Clinicians should consider myopia progression a red flag in juvenile patients with glaucoma.
Know When A Retinal Condition Requires Referral
Optometrists can manage some retinal conditions in their own offices, but others are urgent and will require a specialist referral.
Emerging Treatments and Tech in Eye Care
A combination of pharmaceutical and technological advancements will offer new treatment modalities for various ocular conditions.
Trial: Aspherical Lenslets May Decrease Axial Elongation
The research shows how the lenslets slow myopia progression.
Study Offers ‘New Way’ of Glaucoma Testing in High Myopia Cases
Researchers examine papillary anatomic and circumpapillary microperimetric assessments in glaucoma testing for patients with high myopia.
More Green Space Linked to Lower Myopia and Astigmatism
A study shows how access to parks and fields can limit screen time and impact visual health.
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