Research
Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Clinical Research
Medical studies are loaded with specialized terms and tools. Here’s what they mean and why they matter.
09/15/2024
Patient Demand for Ophthalmologists Varies Throughout US
Rural areas had a higher unmet need than cities, an analysis of Google searches across states revealed.
10/31/2023
Optometrists Ready to Step up to Subspecialization
New survey finds enthusiasm for recognizing ODs who wish to concentrate on particular aspects of care within the broader swath of the profession’s services.
10/11/2023
Asian, Hispanic Groups Underrepresented in Ophthalmology Clinical Trials
Encouragingly, Black populations in research studies were found to be comparable to US Census estimates.
09/29/2023
AAOph Preferred Practice Patterns Increasingly Opaque on Evidence Levels
While more recent recommendations come from randomized controlled trials—the highest-rated category—a majority do not state the strength of their evidence.
04/05/2023
Most Ophthalmology Researchers Don’t Disclose Conflicts of Interest
A study found that in medical journal articles, nearly two-thirds reported none and only 1% reported all.
11/03/2022
Topical Version of Parkinson’s Drug Being Studied for Myopia Control
A Phase I trial finds no evidence of adverse effects from levodopa/carbidopa on ocular tissues.
10/17/2022
DME, RVO Trials Underrepresent Minority Groups
Although the rate varied by degree for each demographic, Hispanics in particular are poorly reflected in the literature.
10/11/2022
Stem Cells Help Reveal GA’s Genetic Markers
The molecular signatures could potentially be used for treatment screenings using patient-derived RPE cells.
08/08/2022
Exercise Habits Do Not Impact Ocular Vessel Stiffness
However, study findings confirmed the effects of aging on ocular circulation.
04/27/2022
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December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
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December 6-7, 2024
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Retina Update 2024
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