Comprehensive Eye Exams

According to a news release from the company, the VR platform “disrupt[s] traditional diagnostic methods by offering an untethered, all-in-one diagnostic solution that includes a variety of tests such as visual field, progression analysis, color sensitivity, and now visual acuity testing.”

The research team conducted a prospective study to assess any barriers to parental compliance with vision testing in preschoolers aged 3 to 6 years in hopes of catching amblyopia earlier.

Annual reports of the occurrence of adverse effects associated with the use of cosmetics increased from 2006 to 2018, then decreased from 2018 to 2021.

EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio glasses, which are equipped with hearing aids, will be available over the counter in the US and Europe as soon as Q1 2025.

Visual acuity remains an important indication of ocular and visual health.

Accommodation facility, saccadic eye movement, speed of recognition, peripheral awareness, and hand-eye coordination were all affected by a single bout of incremental maximal treadmill exercise.

The updated range of lenses feature expanded negative and cylindrical powers, thinner edge thickness, and wider frame options.

Predictive software will use retinal imaging to identify patient risk for Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

The longitudinal study found that visual function and BCVA decreased with an increasing incidence rate of moderate and severe visual impairment for patients with high myopia.

OCU400 demonstrated meaningful improvement of 2-line gain (10 letters on ETDRS chart) in low-luminance visual acuity (LLVA) in treated eyes when compared to untreated fellow eyes.

The investigators used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data in a cross-sectional study to determine the association between Dietary Inflammatory Index and non-refractive visual impairment from diseases other than cataract and age-related macular degeneration.

Model simulations conducted in part to assess net monetary benefit found that comprehensive eye examinations every 3 years were more cost effective than less frequent examinations.

Optometrists weigh in on the importance of building patient loyalty.

LGBTQ VA patients may miss appointments due to fear of discrimination

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Selina McGee, OD; and Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO; delve into how optometry has changed in the past year.

Optical devices and rehabilitation training can improve a patient’s quality of life.

Bascom Palmer is piloting a program to provide triage telehealth appointments for patients experiencing eye care emergencies.

Relationship between the brain and vision took center stage at 2024 International Congress of Behavioral Optometry.

With transportation hurdles, lack of eye care providers and practices, and economic disadvantages working against rural patients, vision initiatives are getting creative to ensure they still receive care.

The Eyeglass Rule goes into effect today, requiring all optometrists to provide prescriptions to patients and to keep acknowledgment of receipt on file for up to 3 years.

From schools for blind individuals to early intervention services, families have options to help prepare their children with visual impairments for adulthood.

Abnormalities in the amygdala causing eye contact avoidance, and dorsal visual stream dysfunction remain some of the theories regarding autism and poor eye tracking.

The study also found lengthy eye examination and eyewear purchase cycles, with averages of 21 and 24 months respectively.

The National High Traffic Safety Administration states that “nighttime driving is inherently challenging due to decreased visibility."

This year's theme, "Love Your Eyes," focuses on children's vision and eye health.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 19-August 23.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 12-August 16.