Low Vision/Geriatrics News

The AAO announced its decision to host this year’s meeting, renamed Academy 2020 At Home, on an online platform.

Researchers exploring mitochondrial function in patients with age-related visual decline found that light therapy significantly improved color contrast sensitivity for the blue visual axis among those 40 years old and older.

A 74-year-old African American man presented for a glaucoma work-up after being identified as a glaucoma suspect due to enlarged cup-to-disc ratios at his annual exam a month prior.

Sustained use of broadband spectrally selective filters achieved an increase in chromatic contrast along with an adaptive response in observers with color vision deficiencies, according to a study published in Current Biology.

NuEyes has partnered with ThirdEye to introduce the Pro 2 lightweight X2 MR Glasses for patients who have experienced visual impairment uncorrectable by traditional methods.

Results from a clinical trial on the use and efficacy of a virtual bioptic head-mounted video display for low vision showed that patients used the device for nearly half an hour per day on average.

Older adults with dementia and self-reported visual impairment may experience limits in their activities, according to a cross-sectional analysis published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

The Lighthouse Guild developed some mobility guidelines for people who are blind or have low vision to help ensure their safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Optometrists in the U.S. report barriers for referring patients with mild visual loss to low vision rehabilitation, according to survey results published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Mojo Vision announced it is initiating development of the Mojo Lens, a smart contact lens with a built-in computing display.