Conjunctivitis was the only symptom identified in the second reported case.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of May 20-May 24.

The Tono-Vera Tonometer allows for automated IOP measurements and eliminates the need for a topical anesthetic.

Representatives from CooperVision and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness give a preview of what to expect at the "Universal Access to Glasses: Promoting Multisectoral Action" event at this year's World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

Christina Schiller, OD, Blake Jarrard, OD, and Christopher Herring, OD, were this year’s recipients.

Reed, OD, will take on the acting president role for the next two months and will be instated as president during this year's Optometry's Meeting.

Aflibercept-jbvf and aflibercept-yszy are the first interchangeable biosimilars to aflibercept 2 mg that have been approved in the US.

South Dakota’s newest scope expansion bill, signed into law earlier this year, offers new opportunities for optometrists.

DF-003 is a first-in-class, oral, potent, highly selective alpha-kinase 1 (ALPK1), an inhibitor believed to be responsible for causing ROSAH syndrome.

The program allows practices to sign up for rebate deals and discounted services.

The trial evaluates OCU410ST, a modifier gene therapy candidate utilizing an AAV delivery platform for the retinal delivery of the RORA gene. The gene therapy is being designed as a one-time treatment for life.

Melissa Barnett, OD, Director of Optometry at the University of California, Davis, talked about her session at IKA that focused on keratoconus from the patient perspective.

Elizabeth Yeu, MD, Executive Board Member of IKA, and a cataract and refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, talked about cataract surgery in keratoconus, and the diagnostic considerations clinicians can take before and in the operating room.

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, from Vance Thompson Vision, talked about his session at the IKA Symposium that discussed cross-linking in keratoconus treatment both now and looking toward the future.

Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, President and Co-founder of IKA, talked about his session at the meeting centering around the pediatric prevalence of keratoconus, the importance of early diagnosis, and the impact this can have on practices.

Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa School of Medicine, talked about her session at the meeting focusing on higher order aberrations and the correction of complicated optics on scleral contact lenses.

Alan Glazier, OD, FAAO, talked about moderating a session discussing the education of the public on keratoconus, from screening to diagnosis, and the roles clinicians can take to assist in the patients' anxieties.

Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAP, President and Co-founder of IKA, talked about his session at the meeting that discussed the prevalence of keratoconus in the pediatric population in the US.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of May 13-May 17.

William Reindel, OD, discusses how pupil size affects fit and comfort in multifocal contact lens wearers.