Improved home lighting promotes physical activity of visually impaired patients
A new study shows that much of an older person with visual impairment's physical activity is achieved at home. Improved home lighting can help increase those at-home activity rates.
IDOC expands services with new vendors, bookkeeping tool updates
IDOC has partnered with 12 new vendors in the eye care industry and assisted Books & Benchmarks, expanding its rebate, discount, practice support, and other resource options for its members.
Double trouble: Glaucoma and corneal pathology
Oluwatosin U Smith, MD, urges consideration of the interaction between corneal and glaucomatous disease whenever treating glaucoma or corneal issues during the annual Glaucoma 360 meeting in San Francisco, California.
FDA grants SightGlass Vision Breakthrough Device designation for DOT spectacle lenses
Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) spectacle lenses are intended to slow myopia progression in children via contrast management mechanism of action.
What motivates you and your patients in myopia management?
Myopia management in children is a crucial step to ensuring the overall health and wellness of our youth.
Sylentis misses end point in Phase 3 SYL1001_V trial for dry eye caused by Sjögren syndrome
Phase 3 of the randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study had a primary end point to evaluate the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease caused by Sjögren syndrome.
G360 2024: Gene therapy for glaucoma: Great potential but a long way to fruition
A new treatment option may be on the horizon for glaucoma patients.
G360 2024: Rehashing glaucoma treatments with Dr Michael Chaglasian
Optometry Times chats with Michael Chaglasian, OD, FAAO during this year's Glaucoma 360 meeting in San Francisco, California.
How to get the most out of topical glaucoma therapies
Pairing the patient with the right therapy can yield dramatic results.
Capitol Hill inquires about abusive marketplace tactics in vision, dental coverage
An investigative study of the Government Accountability Office was requested by a US House of Representatives committee to evaluate the consolidation and vertical integration of vision coverage.
EnVision Summit offers innovation in family-friendly format
The event, being held at the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico, is offering programs for ophthalmologists and optometrists.
Pharmacologic weight loss for diabetes management: The good, the bad, and the ugly
This article outlines which medications may be best to take to mitigate the onset of type 2 diabetes through weight loss, in addition to lessening sugar intake and other eating habits.
G360 2024: Steering patients and ECPs in the right direction regarding driving with glaucoma
Robert L Stamper, MD, raises the question of physician liability for allowing the patient to drive.
G360 2024: Combined MIGS for better IOP efficacy?
Shan C. Lin, MD, discusses combined minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and its impact on achieving improved intraocular pressure efficacy.
G360 2024: One-of-a-kind learning opportunity at the annual event
FDA accepts IND for OK-101 for neuropathic corneal pain
OKYO Pharma announced the acceptance of OK-101 as an investigational new drug following clinical studies investigating the candidate in patients with neuropathic corneal pain, the first to do so.
What happened in optometry this week: February 5-February 9
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of February 5-February 9.
Beacon Therapeutics releases 12-Month Data from Phase 2 SKYLINE Trial of AGTC-501 for patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa
According to the company, AGTC-501 was generally safe and well-tolerated and showed improvements in visual function at the 12-month analysis. The Phase 2/3 VISTA trial for AGTC-501 in XLRP expected to begin in in the first half of 2024.
UC optometrists strike over “bad-faith” bargaining practices, protest low salaries
Members of the University Professional and Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 drew picket lines on February 6 and 7 to protest unfair labor and bargaining practices upheld by University of California.
EnVision Summit 2024: Family time and eye care take center stage
Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DIPABO chats with Optometry Times about her role with EnVision Summit's new optometry program and the excitement surrounding the event.