CRU 2025: Interventional glaucoma as a proactive approach to glaucoma management
Deb Ristvedt, DO, details a handful of presentations on glaucoma she gave during CRU 2025 in Napa, California.
Opthea discontinues COAST and ShORe trials in wet AMD
The decision to discontinue the trials comes shortly after the announcement that COAST missed its primary endpoint.
CRU 2025: A closeup of diagnostic approaches and examination tips for DED and OSD
Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, weighs in on patient assessments, staining pattern insights, and diagnostic tips for patients who may have dry eye disease.
Prevent Blindness names April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
The organization will have resources available including fact sheets, shareable social media graphics, and educational videos and web pages.
CRU 2025: Prioritizing early diagnosis of keratoconus
Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discusses keratoconus management, diagnosis, and other key insights at CRU 2025.
CRU 2025: The importance of comanagement and thorough examination in neurotrophic keratitis cases
Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, details a talk she gave among optometrists and ophthalmologists at CRU 2025.
CRU 2025: A retinal roundup with Dr. Quan Đông Nguyễn
Alongside Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO; Nguyễn, MD, MSc, detailed what treatments are currently available for retinal vascular diseases, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
CRU 2025: Updates in keratoconus management with Dr. John Gelles
Takeaways from this week in optometry: March 24 - March 28
Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of March 24-March 28.
What's in store at CRU 2025: A day 1 wrap up
CRU Cofounder John Gelles, OD, gives his first impressions on how the conference is going thus far in Napa, California.
Labtician Ophthalmics announces commercial launch of artificial tear Lab TRIACTIV
Lab TRIACTIV is powered by “advanced cationic liposomal technology” for dry eye relief and targets all 3 layers of the tear film.
Lens thickness and power changes in children before and after myopia onset
Researchers discover a potential mechanism to prevent development of herpes stromal keratitis
The study compared the quantity and quality of tissue-resident memory T cells in HSV-1 infected corneas that did or did not develop herpes stromal keratitis.
Tailoring treatment to the patient: Prescription medications for dry eye disease
Inside the MOA of SYD-101, the potential first FDA-approved formulation of low-dose atropine
Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, sits down to discuss Sydnexis's atropine formulation and what an FDA approval would mean for myopia management.
Bausch + Lomb voluntarily recalls select enVista IOLs
The recall was conducted out of an abundance of caution after the company received reports of complications. The cause of said complications could not be immediately explained.
The Vision Council Foundation, 20/20 Onsite to bring free vision screenings to Boston Public Library
A mobile clinic will visit the Grove Hall branch of the library system to check patients' eyes for distance, reading, and color.
SpaMedica launches glaucoma referral service in the UK
The new service will work to reduce waiting times for glaucoma assessments, monitoring, and treatment.
Eyenovia, Betaliq enter potential reverse merger agreement
If executed, the reverse merger would create a new ophthalmic company that pairs two FDA-approved technologies for use in glaucoma patients.
Study finds increased pediatric astigmatism prevalence and severity after COVID-19
The study findings indicated that lifestyle changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic were connected to an increase in childhood astigmatisms.
.jpg%3Ffit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat&w=3840&q=75 "Physician conducting visual screening Image credit: AdobeStock/AndreyPopov")
.jpg%3Ffit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat&w=3840&q=75 "Napa Valley vineyard Image credit: AdobeStock/chaolik")
.jpg%3Ffit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat&w=3840&q=75 "Eye drop dispenser Image credit: AdobeStock/magraphics")
%2520(1).jpg%3Ffit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat&w=3840&q=75 "Physician performing visual acuity test Image credit: AdobeStock/nenetus")
.jpg%3Ffit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat&w=3840&q=75 "Optician fitting child with glasses Image credit: AdobeStock/standret")
