Technology News

Differences in IOP values and biomechanical parameters between the first and second eye measured, as well as by device used, were significant but not likely to affect outcomes in clinical or research settings, according to study results.

The New England College of Optometry recently hosted its third annual Industry Collaborative, welcoming more than 120 guests from the eye care industry, health care, academia and media to discuss supply and demand in optometry.

Self-refraction using adjustable-focus spectacles in children was noninferior and more hyperopic compared with noncycloplegic autorefraction, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Over the past month, Healio has reported on a variety of tech news in eye care, including embedded hearing technology in prescription eyeglasses and the accuracy of artificial intelligence when screening for diabetic retinopathy.

Controlled heat therapy in combination with manual meibomian gland expression reduced signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction for 12 months, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

Intense pulsed light has been proven to be an effective treatment in meibomian gland dysfunction and ocular rosacea, specifically for patients with moderate to severe disease.

WASHINGTON — Understanding how to use OCT and interpret the results is critical when diagnosing and treating patients with retinal disease, according to a presenter at the Optometry’s Meeting.

The use of artificial intelligence in screening for diabetic retinopathy led to accurate referrals in Rwanda with reportedly high patient satisfaction, according to a study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

WASHINGTON — It can be a struggle for doctors to implement intense pulsed light and off-label radio frequency in their practices without proper training, according to a speaker at Optometry’s Meeting.

EssilorLuxottica is developing a new product that will embed high-quality hearing technology into prescription eyeglasses, the company announced in a press release.