Myopia in Adults - Optometry Advisor
2024年11月1日 · Axial Elongation in Adult Myopia . Regular eye exams are important for all adults, particularly those experiencing myopia progression. During these visits, it is important …
Corneal Astigmatism Change in Ortho-K Seen After …
21 小时之前 · Younger age and a longer duration of lens wear result in more corneal astigmatism after discontinuing orthokeratology (ortho-k) following 1 year of wear, according to a …
Lens-Based Myopia Control: Know When to Treat and Expect Results
2023年12月15日 · Treatments were decided based on the results of this data analysis and patients were monitored every 3 to 6 months for progression, which was defined as 0.25 D or …
FDA Alerts: New Optometry Drugs and Devices
6 天之前 · In the last month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a visual field analyzer that uses only objective parameters to determine visual field loss, cleared a …
Ocular Surface Disease Drugs Show Real-World Results
4 天之前 · Prior to launching perfluorohexyloctane, prescription dry eye treatments were aimed at reducing inflammation and increasing tear production. Even though targeting these areas can …
Optometry in 2024: What to Expect for the New Year
2023年12月21日 · Top Achievements of 2023. Some treatments for DED have made their way through the 2023 pipeline and into pharmacies. Meibo ® (Bausch + Lomb) and Xdemvy ® …
Approaches to Patient Care in Optometry - Optometry Advisor
2024年10月4日 · An optometry student can learn a lot in a lab or clinical research setting, but their contact with patients will ultimately guide their clinical decision-making skills and shape their …
SLT Gains Traction as a First-Line Glaucoma Treatment
2024年5月10日 · Open-angle glaucoma prevalence is projected to rise over the next quarter century, and optometrists, particularly those practicing in states that allow them to perform …
FDA Alerts: New Optometry Drugs and Devices
2024年2月20日 · Drug Regulatory Updates. PL9643: Dry Eye Disease. Palatin Technologies, Inc. has received confirmation from the FDA regarding the acceptability of the protocols and …
Weight Loss May Improve Ocular Health, But More Research Is …
2023年12月1日 · Research has demonstrated that obesity and overweight are significant risk factors for several ocular diseases, but can weight loss improve ocular health? With up to 51% …