May 15, 2025

Visual Difficulty, Falls, and Mortality

Recurrent falls were associated with a nearly 50% increased hazard of mortality.

Conexiant

May 12, 2025

Why Address Gender and Racial Disparities in Ophthalmic Surgical Volume?

Researchers note the “burgeoning need” of a shrinking workforce combined with an aging population

Conexiant

May 09, 2025

West Virginia Gains Scope of Practice Expansion

West Virginia passes a law enabling optometrists to use ophthalmic lasers, providing essential eye care services for patients, especially in rural areas, and increasing access for Medicare beneficiaries. Source: Optometric Management

Optometric Management

April 30, 2025

What Influences Patients’ Fear of Cataract Surgery?

“Patients with better vision fear cataract surgery more,” researchers found.

Conexiant

April 28, 2025

Long-Term Stability of Incisions With Dual-Pulse Femtosecond Laser for Astigmatism

The findings support the role of laser arcuate incisions in refractive cataract surgery.

Ophthalmology Management

November 15, 2024

Eyenovia Halts Eye Drug Trial

Eyenovia's late-stage study for near-sightedness in children with an experimental drug-device combination has been discontinued after failing to slow myopia progression, leading to consideration of strategic alternatives.

Reuters

January 16, 2025

LA County Fires Prompt Business Recovery Centers to Open

"Business owners can meet face-to-face with specialists to apply for disaster loans and access a wide range of resources to guide them through their recovery."

Optometric Management

June 10, 2024

Melatonin May Reduce Age-related Macular Degeneration Risk

Melatonin use is associated with a reduced risk of developing and progressing age-related macular degeneration.

Conexiant

June 01, 2024

Educating patients on premium IOL options

Use these patient scripts to enable patients to make informed decisions

Optometric Management