Post-cataract IOP Spike is Significant Predictor of Spike in Fellow Eye

Patients were more likely to experience another incident even after accounting for other risk factors, according to an ARVO abstract.
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#cataract #optometry #ARVO #ARVO 2024

The Elephant in the Exam Room

Optometrists deliver a sizable percentage of eye care, yet remain conspicuously absent from ophthalmology’s worldview.
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#optometry #eyecare #optometrist

Allergies, Atopic Disease Linked to Higher CXL Failure Rate

While only 1.2% of keratoconic eyes required either repeat treatment or corneal graft surgery, the procedure’s failure was more likely to occur with these factors in the patient history.
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#cornea

✨NEW!✨ In the May 2024 issue, get the latest scoop on omega fatty acids for dry eye & tips on matching patients to treatments. Plus, discover a three-pronged approach to managing OSD.

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#optometry #dryeye #dryeye disease #cornea

MIGS on the Rise: Study Showcases Runaway Success of Newer Options

From 2011 to 2021, there was a decline in traditional trabeculectomies while minimally invasive procedures such as iStent, goniotomy and transluminal dilation increased substantially.
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High BMI a Risk Factor for Dry Eye Symptoms in Children

However, the OSDI score was not associated with age, race, sex, screen time, outdoor activities or diet.
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#dryeye #dryeye disease #cornea #optometry

A Triad of Etiologies Complicates Diagnosis

A child with monocular visual acuity reduction, significant hyperopic anisometropia and a constant unilateral strabismus in the same eye most likely has amblyopia.
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#optometry #optometrist #amblyopia #strabismus

ARVO Study Compares Effectiveness of 13 Artificial Tears

There was no hands-down winner. The findings emphasized the importance of tailoring treatment based on individual patient characteristics.
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#ARVO #ARVO 2024 #eyecare #optometry #dryeye

Humidity May be Risk Factor for Keratoconus

After considering other environmental components, this was the only one that influenced prevalence of the condition in an ARVO study.
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#optometry #keratoconus #cornea

The case described in this edition of Fitting Challenges highlights the value of profilometry-based scleral lenses for pesky pinguecula: reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/scan-p…
#contactlens #contactlens es #optometry

Smaller Back Optic Zone Diameter Improves Ortho-K Results

A 5mm design induced a greater corneal power shift than a 6mm version, with corresponding better effects on axial length growth in a recent ARVO paper.
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#cornea #optometry #eyecare #arvo #arvo 2024

High-dose Aflibercept Pushes Dosing Interval to Five Months

Nearly half of subjects went 20 weeks or longer between injections with the 8mg formulation. The regimen also maintained BCVA gains out to 96 weeks.
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#eylea #amd #retina #eyecare #optometry

When the anterior cornea is masked by the rigid lens, the internal aberrations from the posterior cornea can come through; these are residual HOAs. That's where wavefront aberrometry can help: reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/wave-h…
#contactlens #contactlens es #eyecare #optometry #vision

Consider this your new go-to visual guide to ocular disease! The Review of Optometry Photo Atlas of Ocular Disease is an organized collection of 200+ photos depicting a wide range of eye conditions. Find it here: reviewofoptometry.com/article/the-re…

#optometry #cornea #retina #optometrist

Punctal Plug Alternative to CXL on the Horizon?

Inserts imbued with copper were shown to enhance lysyl oxidase activity. Early results look promising and will continue to receive development in hopes of eventual commercialization.
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#cornea #keratoconus

Patients with irregular corneas, higher or out-of-range prescriptions or greater visual demands are often the perfect candidates for rigid gas-permable contact lenses. Read about the lens options on the market in 2024: reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/empiri…
#contactlens #cornea #vision

Maximum Blink Interval Helps Detect Dry Eye Cases with Mismatch of Signs vs. Symptoms

The findings were diagnostic in patients when TBUT and Schirmer’s scores weren’t.
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#dryeye #cornea #ded #eyecare #optometry

Glaucomatous Eyes with High Systolic Blood Velocity May Progress Faster

This group of eyes studied showed the worst structural and functional markers.
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#glaucoma #optometry #eyecare

Lipid-lowering Agents May Prevent DR Complications

An ARVO paper highlights the potential benefits of using statins in delaying progression to PDR.
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#optometry #retina #diabetes #diabeticretinopathy

Empirical GP lens fitting not only saves chair time, but also eliminates concerns over whether a practice’s diagnostic lenses are properly disinfected and maintained. Read about recent advancements in empirical fitting of GP lenses: reviewofcontactlenses.com/article/empiri…
#contactlens #cornea