The May 4 event, themed around Star Wars, will feature the latest innovations, foster open discussions, and provide a collaborative environment for networking and learning, with sessions covering IOLs, oculoplastics, glaucoma, retina therapy, and refractive surgical options.

From Stargardt to macular telangiectasia type 2, Kensington Hatcher, OD, FAAO, FORS; and Srinivas Kondapalli, MD, detail other conditions that share similarities to AMD.

Researchers assessed the costs to patients and caregivers in Germany, Bulgaria and the US.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, and Madeline Yung, MD, discussed emerging treatment and patient care options for those with presbyopia during CRU 2025.

Jennifer Li, MD, details a talk she gave alongside Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, at CRU 2025 in Napa, California.

Deb Ristvedt, DO, details a handful of presentations on glaucoma she gave during CRU 2025 in Napa, California.

The decision to discontinue the trials comes shortly after the announcement that COAST missed its primary endpoint.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, weighs in on patient assessments, staining pattern insights, and diagnostic tips for patients who may have dry eye disease.

The organization will have resources available including fact sheets, shareable social media graphics, and educational videos and web pages.

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discusses keratoconus management, diagnosis, and other key insights at CRU 2025.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, DipABO, details a talk she gave among optometrists and ophthalmologists at CRU 2025.

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.

Catch up on the top stories in optometry during the week of March 24-March 28.

CRU Cofounder John Gelles, OD, gives his first impressions on how the conference is going thus far in Napa, California.

Lab TRIACTIV is powered by “advanced cationic liposomal technology” for dry eye relief and targets all 3 layers of the tear film.