Optics News

Shared genetic etiology was observed between myopic refractive error and the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a study in JAMA Ophthalmology.

CooperVision and EssilorLuxottica announced the official launch of MiSight 1 day contact lenses in China, according to a CooperVision press release.

With a new pharmaceutical treatment option, my conversations with presbyopic patients have gotten a lot more exciting.

As optometric professionals we tend to be – naturally – most focused on the eyes and vision.

Women who use taxane chemotherapy agents may be at a higher risk to develop epiphora, optic neuropathy and cystoid macular edema, according to a study.

Blurry vision and light sensitivity were among the top eye care concerns reported by employees in the 2022 Transitions Optical Workplace Wellness survey, which also found people were willing to pay more for premium lens options.

The FDA announced that it cleared the Visibly Digital Acuity Product, a web-based, self-guided software application for testing visual acuity at home.

Children with vision impairment were more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, which significantly improved after strabismus surgery, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis in Ophthalmology.

Children with unilateral refractive amblyopia showed greater improvement when vision therapy was combined with conventional treatment, according to a retrospective study published in BMC Ophthalmology.

I went into optometry to help patients with severe developmental delays who could not speak for themselves.