Vision
Students at Title 1 Schools Have Higher Amblyopia Risk
Over 11 years referrals for vision screenings have increased in this child population.
09/23/2024
Longitudinal Study Shows How Refractive Errors Differ in Black and Hispanic Children
The former experienced greater prevalence and degree of anisometropia, while the latter had higher rates of astigmatism.
09/18/2024
Contrast Sensitivity Implicated in Dementia Prevalence
New research in JAMA Ophthalmology argues that addressing visual impairments might prevent up to 19% of cases, though a cause-and-effect relationship is difficult to establish.
09/11/2024
Long-Term Benefits of VT for Convergence Insufficiency Sustained in Children
One-year follow-up shows improvements in NPC and positive fusional vergence after 16-week vergence/accommodative therapy were maintained.
08/22/2024
New Metamorphopsia Tool Opens Potential Treatment Avenue
Computer-based approach reverse-engineers a patient’s visual distortion for clinicians to appreciate. If piped into a head-mounted display, it might allow real-time neutralization, advocates suggest.
08/15/2024
Uncorrected Refractive Error Severely Impacts Over 160 Million Individuals Globally
Prevalences of blindness and vision impairment have grown exponentially in the past two decades.
07/22/2024
Physical Activity Can Lower Risk of Depression in Older Adults with Hyperopia
A lifestyle that prioritizes movement as well as sleep mediated the relationship between refractive error and mood disorders.
07/18/2024
When It’s Not Amblyopia: The Differential of Functional vs. Pathological Vision Loss
A clear understanding of the differences is key for effective patient management.
07/15/2024
Geographic Location, Perceived Health Status Associated with Visual Impairment
Those who live in the South, lack insurance, have an income below poverty level and are elderly have the highest odds, study shows.
07/01/2024
FTC Votes Unanimously to Require Rx Release Confirmation
The long-anticipated update was announced today. It goes into effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is expected “soon.”
06/27/2024
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)
