Eye Exam

A recent report published by the Rand Corp. found that comprehensive eye exams for service members instead of basic visual acuity screenings would be cost-effective and promote military readiness.

InfantSEE, a program managed by the American Optometric Association Foundation that provides no-cost, comprehensive eye and vision care for infants, announced that it has completed 172,000 assessments since its founding in 2005.

INDIANAPOLIS — A single spray of MydCombi administered via the Optejet dispenser was comparable in efficacy to the label recommendation of two sprays in inducing clinically relevant mydriasis, according to researchers at Academy 2024.

INDIANAPOLIS — Emphasizing the importance of routine eye exams is one way optometrists can combat disparities in cataract surgery outcomes, according to research presented at Academy 2024.

LAS VEGAS — Zenni Optical launched the VR Vision Screener, meant to complement a comprehensive eye exam, at Vision Expo West

LAS VEGAS — CSI Dry Eye Software has launched new technology that uses AI to assist clinicians in making a dry eye diagnosis and developing a treatment plan, according to a company executive at Vision Expo West.

People in underserved areas who took part in a free eye disease screening program were found to be underusing eye care services despite being at high risk, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

August is widely recognized as National Eye Exam Month, a time to spread awareness about the importance of annual eye exams.

According to an NIH-funded study published in Health Affairs, approximately 6.5 million Medicaid enrollees live in states that lack coverage for routine adult eye exams, and 14.6 million live in states without coverage for eyeglasses.

The American Optometric Association has launched The Eye, an educational tool that highlights the capabilities of human vision and the importance of maintaining eye health, the organization announced in a press release.