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
December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
Webinar: 9:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
December 6-7, 2024
December 7-8, 2024
Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (accreditation pending)
