Eye
Top contact lens stories of 2023: virtual reality, bill to ban prescription robocalls
This year, we looked ahead to the future of contact lenses, with news stories detailing advancements in virtual reality, legislation to ban prescription robocalls and technology that measures IOP almost as well as the Goldmann tonometer.
First patient visit complete in phase 2b RELIEF trial of licaminlimab for dry eye disease
Oculis has announced the first patient first visit in its phase 2b RELIEF trial evaluating licaminlimab, the company’s novel anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha biologic eye drop, for treatment of moderate to severe dry eye disease.
Top stories of 2023 highlight advancements in eye wear
Developments in spectacle lenses over the past year have revealed their efficacy beyond vision correction.
Saccade test results may help inform rehabilitation for sports-related concussion
Patients with concussion who underwent testing with eye-tracking technology had lower saccade performance, supporting the use of these tests to help guide rehabilitation for concussion, according to research in Optometry and Vision Science.
Age not a factor when estimating myopia onset using axial length
NEW ORLEANS — Although age should be considered when estimating the probability of myopia onset based on refractive error, risk assessments using axial length do not need to include adjustments for age, according to a presenter.
Coordinated care essential for managing diabetic eye disease
It is a well-known fact that individuals with diabetes have an increased likelihood of developing ocular complications.
InfantSEE to support AOA in upcoming pediatric eye care initiative
The public health program InfantSEE, which offers free comprehensive eye and vision health assessments for infants, will collaborate with the American Optometric Association in its 2024 campaign to promote pediatric eye health.
Multifocal contacts can help overcome digital eye strain in presbyopia
Today’s presbyopes lead increasingly digital lifestyles, with extensive attention to screens, which research shows can cause decreased and incomplete blinking, tear film instability and lead to the development of dry eye disease.
Measuring IOP in morning, evening critical for disease management
As IOP decreases throughout the day, it is essential for clinicians to evaluate both morning and evening values to effectively monitor IOP-related diseases, according to research published in Cureus.
Home tonometer proves reliable in most clinical settings
The self-measurement iCare Home2 tonometer may be reliable for most eyes and clinical settings, although central corneal thickness measurements are recommended before use, according to research published in the Journal of Glaucoma.