Kassi Jackson Filkins, Editor

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 4-February 9.

Aflibercept, a VEGF inhibitor previously indicated for a variety of retinal diseases, is the first pharmacological treatment for retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants.

Hear from Robert Maloney, MD, about what to expect—and what he's excited about—for this year's 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting held this April in Los Angeles, California.

In this episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, hear how to reach your target audience.

Flavio Mantelli, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer at Dompé, shares about the company's role in nerve growth factor (NGF) applications in ophthalmic disease and other human indications.

Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO, shares key highlights from her presentation, which she presented during the Glaucoma 360 meeting held this year in San Francisco.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 2.

In this episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, learn about the importance of social media use as a local optometrist.

Bausch + Lomb and Modulight announce the photodynamic laser for use with photodynamic therapy was approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization due to AMD.

A wave of infections across 11 states have been linked to artificial tear use, leading to permanent vision loss, hospitalization, and one death.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 21-Jan. 26.

In this first episode of a practice management series with Maria Sampalis, OD, learn about the importance of a brand for your optometric practice.

Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, has been appointed as the first Black EyeCare Perspective executive director.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 14-Jan. 19.

IntelliSep is the first FDA-cleared diagnostic tool to assess cellular host response to aid in identifying emergency department patients with sepsis and contribute to rapid life-saving decisions.

Company magnifies impact of sustainability program as it celebrates milestone: 100 million plastic bottles prevented from reaching Earth’s oceans

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 7-Jan. 12, 2023.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of Jan. 1-Jan. 5, 2023.

The 'Screen, Protect, Cure' campaign aims to education individuals who may be at risk for glaucoma, while raising funding for glaucoma research during Glaucoma Awareness Month.

Leo Semes, OD, FAAO, shares key highlights from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in therapies for retinal disease."

As 2022 comes to a close, check out some of the hottest and most-liked stories from the year!

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of the SAHARA study.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, founder and owner of BeSpoke Vision in Edmond, Oklahoma, shares key takeaways from her discussion, "Pro- and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokine Levels in Tears of Dry Eye Subjects,“ which she presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting in San Diego.

Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, gives key takeaways from her AAOpt 2022 meeting presentation, "Ocular and visual complications of Parkinson's disease."

Roland Mattern, director of marketing for eSight, illustrates the use of the company's eSight 4 device to assist patients with central vision loss.

Bindu Manne, lead of Market Development for Ocuphire, shares a company update.

John Buch, OD, MS, with JJV, shares an update on the company's HEV filter contact lens.

Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AAOpt 2022 presentations, including a triad approach to evaluating the optic nerve in glaucoma, and recentering glaucoma care with these 5 GlaucoMantras.

Denise A. Valenti, OD, FAAO, gives key takeaways from her AAOpt 2022 discussion on the impact of marijuana use and driving.

Pinakin Davey, PhD, OD, FAAO, gives key highlights from his AAOpt 2022 presentation, "Management of digital eye strain: comprehensive strategy and nutritional approach."