Cornea

The device was created in collaboration with SlitLED and featuring AutoAquire, RemotePilot, and Multi-Slit views.

Misconceptions often lead to missed diagnoses.

Study authors found that central corneal temperature could decrease faster with insufficient recovery time or severe symptoms, indicating a faster evaporation of the tear film.

RayTrace has been utilized globally by surgeons since 2008.

WAVE Eye Care was developed by EyePrint Prosthetics, Advanced Vision Technologies (AVT), and WAVE Contact Lens System.

The module provides eye care professionals access to advanced thickness mapping and data insights for evaluating epithelial and stromal structures.

This year was brimming with advancements in eye care.

If approved, Glaukos states that Epioxa would be the first FDA-approved, non-invasive corneal cross-linking therapy that does not require removal of the corneal epithelium.

Aurion Biotech announced that Phase 1/2 CLARA trial of AURN001 for corneal edema demonstrated significant dose-dependent efficacy, especially in the high-dose group, with favorable safety and tolerability profiles.

The incidence was comparable to that of daily wear soft contact lenses.

Taking a thorough history and evaluating pertinent positives and negatives are always critical in diagnosing and treating these cases.

How a diet rich in vitamins and minerals positively impacts the cornea.

Jamie Kuzniar, OD, FAAO, FSLS, gives a rundown of what successful scleral lens fittings entail.

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, details the presentation she gave at this year's conference on the importance of validating patients' symptoms in cases of neuropathic corneal pain.

According to the company, the topography module now makes the OCT the only one with FDA cleared OCT-A metrics on the market.

An overview of a case of SLK treated with complete ocular lavage facilitated by an irrigating eyelid retractor.

Young will be aiding in expanding real-world evidence programs to promotion the adoption of Brightstar’s BrightMEM corneal allograft for the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency and persistent epithelial defects.

According to the UK study, for every 0.5-diopter increase in mean spherical equivalent, a 6% higher risk was attributed in developing depressive disorders.

Smart contact lenses can be used to correct vision, monitor the health of the user, and flag and treat diseases for patients diagnosed with chronic health conditions such as glaucoma and diabetes.

Investigators conducted a cross-sectional study from December 2016 to March 2024 in patients with acute infectious conjunctivitis.

Study investigators found that the injuries ranged from deep thermal burns to full-thickness corneal or scleral lacerations, with one case of traumatic cataract.

Specular microscopy showed that the ocular symptoms in the patients who had had COVID-19 included conjunctival hyperemia, foreign body sensation, tearing, ocular secretion, and chemosis.

Kefla G. Brown, OD, MS, overviewed her NOA Convention talk on identifying both common and uncommon etiologies of pediatric uveitis.

Study investigators conducted a case-control study to investigate the corneal topography parameters and biomechanics in patients with alopecia areata.

The primary endpoint will be pain improvement as measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) compared to placebo.

What to know about evolving guidelines and potential medicolegal risks.

As part of the sports and performance vision section of the AOA, Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, shares information on how to bolster athletes' performance through enhanced vision care.

Drs Clark Chang and Tracy Lynn Schroeder Swartz give an overview of their Optometry's Meeting talk on detecting keratoconus early, providing tips for the proper technology to use and how to properly detect high-risk patients.