Optometry News

WAILEA, Hawaii — Cataract and anterior segment services are on the cusp of entering a new “golden age,” according to a speaker here at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024.

Patients with dry eye disease have worse sleep quality and may be at greater risk for unhealthy sleep duration, although a causal relationship between dry eye and sleep disorder has not been established, according to a meta-analysis.

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, according to a press release.

Most eyes with keratoconus or corneal ectasia after laser refractive surgery remained stable 10 years after corneal cross-linking, although eyes with keratoconus appeared to be more stable, according to a study in Eye & Contact Lens.

BOSTON — A structured patient counseling process is key to educate patients, help them make the best decisions and meet their expectations, according to a speaker at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.

Patients with glaucoma who underwent cataract surgery in combination with the Omni surgical system had lower IOP and used fewer medications at 24 months compared with outcomes with other devices, according to a study.

How does a physician “retire well”? That answer, unsurprisingly, has been changing over time. Historically, physicians were inclined toward an early retirement, hanging up their white coats in their 50s or early 60s.

Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, particularly sweets, was associated with an increased risk for glaucoma, a study published in Nutrients showed.

BOSTON — Cataract surgeons must embrace frugal innovation to meet growing demands without compromising sustainability, according to a speaker at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.