Takeaways from this week in optometry: April 21 - April 25
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of April 21-April 25.
Changes in cone density after low-level red light treatment in children with myopia
Researchers found that repeated therapy using low-level red light (RLRL) is a potential intervention to control myopia progression in children.
Arkansas' passage of HB 1353 received well by optometrists in the state
Matt Jones, OD; Matt Burns, OD; and Joe Sugg, OD; detailed what optometrists can expect to change when HB 1353's regulations are enacted later this year.
Treating DED can reduce migraine severity, according to study
Participants received either Systane Hydration UD (Alcon, Fort Worth, TX) or saline eye drops (NeilMed, Santa Rosa, CA) 4 times a day for 4 weeks each.
Arkansas Optometric Association outlines its latest legislature success in HB 1353
Arkansas Optometric Association legislative cochairs Matt Jones, OD; Matt Burns, OD; and Joe Sugg, OD, discuss their involvement in their bill and provide context for its relevance.
Bausch + Lomb identifies issue causing recall in enVista platform, returns product to market
Taking a multidisciplinary approach to dry eye: Insights from Dr Elise Kramer
Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, describes how she uses myriad tools to help her patients with dry eye manage the condition, especially in conjunction with contact lenses.
The optometrist’s role in managing age-related macular degeneration with OCT-A
ENTOD Pharmaceuticals announces CDSCO approval of 0.05% atropine drops in India
According to a press release, Myatro XL is the first 0.05% atropine eye drop for pediatric myopia control. It will be commercially available in India in July 2025.
New HOYA Vision Care Eyeglass Dispensing Lab available for Seneca Polytechnic opticianry students
The laboratory is equipped with professional-grade technology and replicates a high-end retail optical dispensing and vision testing environment.
Eye care industry leaders met at the White House to discuss tariff implications
Vision care organizations and companies met to emphasize how tariffs are increasing the cost of eyewear and vision products.
Bausch + Lomb recycles a total of over 625,000 pounds of contact lenses and eye care products
The ONE by ONE Recycling and Biotrue Eye Care Recycling programs have collected a total of 103,169,500 units.
NOA Midwestern Symposium 2025: Knowing when to refer when post-trabeculectomy complications arise
Dana Shannon, OD, FAAO, shares pearls on spotting red flags in need of referral and enhancing patient care with follow-up compliance.
The Vision Council report finds shifts, consistencies in consumer spending
The report outlines views and behaviors of US adults regarding vision correction, managed vision care, eye examinations, prescription eyewear, reading glasses, and nonprescription sunglasses.
Q&A: The education at the 19th Annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care is a force to be reckoned with
The starry faculty has a galaxy of symposia planned for May 4, 2025.
Characteristics of dry eye associated with autoimmune diseases
Visual impairment, age-related eye disease, and sleep dysfunction in older adults
Regeneron announces FDA issues CRL for aflibercept 8 mg (Eylea HD) sBLA
The FDA did not agree with a supplemental Biologics License Application for the addition of extended dosing intervals of up to 24 weeks across currently-approved indications.
The value of innovation in controlling myopia
How studies into myopia management can increase access to vision care.
Takeaways from this week in optometry: April 14 - April 18
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of April 14-April 18.
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