American Academy of Optometry

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, overviews a talk on keratoconus management.

Mila Ioussifova, OD, CNS, FAAO, FOWNS, tackled new and exciting ways to tackle meibomian gland dysfunction alongside fellow ocular surface specialist Rana Taji, OD, MSc, FAAO, at AAOpt 2024.

In an AAOpt poster, Dr. Mark Bullimore investigates the definition of "normal progression" in myopic eyes and the change of efficacy over time.

At AAOpt, Dr. Justin Schweitzer talks about myths surrounding ocular surgery and comanagement of surgical patients.

Dr. Andrew Pucker presented data on the performance of toric lenses under the stress of heavy digital device use at the 2024 American Academy of Optometry meeting in Indianapolis.

The presentation covers different retinal conditions and diseases and how to utilize collaboration in order to enhance patient care.

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

Dr. Carolyn Majcher's lecture on posterior uveitis reinforced the need for optometrists to be vigilant in their diagnostic approach.

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

Broad commercial availability of the lens is expected in the beginning of January 2025.

Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO, gave a presentation on what to know about diabetes diagnostic tools and treatment alongside Paul Chous, OD, FAAO.

Graham Erickson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, states that maintaining eye and brain health through proper nutrition, whether through diet or supplementation, can have a significant impact on various aspects of sports performance.

Dr. Justin Schweitzer's 2024 AAOpt talk will cover the latest advancements in ocular drug delivery, including topical, implant, and contact lens-based methods that can improve patient quality of life, adherence, and financial burden.

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.

Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO, details a Rapid Fire session she presented at this year's American Academy of Optometry meeting, which features a case study on retinal vein occlusion.

Dr. Walline shares his journey to the AAOpt presidency, his passion projects, and what’s to come at Academy 2024.

Six topics were assessed in the report, including global data on myopia prevalence, technology, environmental and genetic contributions to myopia onset and progression, and mechanistic causes of myopia pathogenesis, among others.

Entering the final lap to 2024 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting.

Using the NEI protocol for addressing corneal staining, researchers used 5 microliters of 2%, non preserved fluorescein and then evaluated corneal staining.

Hear about the new innovations on the market—and coming soon—from Alcon.

A rapid-fire, top-level review of what happened in optometry in 2023.

Hear how this daily disposable silicone hydrogel option fits patients' busy and active lifestyles.

Hear how the Clek study continues to play a role in today's keratoconus care.

The 2023 American Academy of Optometry annual meeting showcased excellent science and insightful education.

Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSC, FAAO, shares highlights from his 2023 AAOpt presentation, which he co-presented with Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO.

According to Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, the study design mirrors real-world experience with dry eye disease, including allowing use of artificial tears and measurement of CFS in all 5 corneal zones.

TearCare provides significant improvements in dry eye signs and symptoms, superior to Restasis in tear film break-up time improvements.

At the 2023 AAOpt annual meeting, data was presented on the frequency of success of patients struggling with contact lens drop out getting back into daily disposable lenses.

Tracy Doll, OD, FAAO, shares an overview of her anterior segment symposium presented during the 2023 AAOpt annual meeting.