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October 28, 2021
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Global survey finds awareness, education biggest barriers to eye care

Global survey finds awareness, education biggest barriers to eye care

Eighty percent of respondents in a large-scale worldwide survey indicated that they view an eye exam as important for their overall health, but less than half said they get one each year.

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October 28, 2021
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Patients, providers prioritize sociobehavioral factors in glaucoma treatment adherence

Patients, providers prioritize sociobehavioral factors in glaucoma treatment adherence

Patients and providers agree that sociobehavioral factors are a key determinant of glaucoma treatment adherence, but they disagree in other areas, according to a study published in Optometry and Vision Science.

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October 27, 2021
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Impaired vision tied to depressive symptoms in women during midlife

Impaired vision tied to depressive symptoms in women during midlife

Vision impairment may increase risk for future depressive symptoms among women during midlife, according to study results published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society.

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October 22, 2021
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FDA issues premarket approval for novel digital amblyopia therapy

The FDA has granted de novo premarket approval for Luminopia One, a digital therapy for children aged 4 to 7 years with amblyopia, according to a press release from Luminopia.

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October 14, 2021
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Ophthalmic industry offers support for World Sight Day

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness is asking everyone to #LoveYourEyes in recognition of World Sight Day on Oct. 14.

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October 12, 2021
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Luminopia One digital therapeutic may be effective in children with amblyopia

A dichoptic digital therapeutic from Luminopia plus full-time glasses improved vision in children with amblyopia compared with full-time glasses alone, according to a pivotal phase 3 randomized controlled trial in Ophthalmology.

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October 08, 2021
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Panelists: Education, awareness, partnership critical to improve access to eye care

Increased access to eye care and prioritizing eye health can be accomplished through patient education, consumer awareness and industry partnerships, according participants in a panel discussion held during Vision Expo West.

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October 07, 2021
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Independent ODs most diversity-savvy segment of eye care

Independent ODs most diversity-savvy segment of eye care

Results of a diversity, equity and inclusion benchmarking survey showed that independent optometrists often scored highest among various segments of the eye care industry, according to a panel discussion held during Vision Expo West.

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October 06, 2021
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Researchers create cane with color 3D camera, sensors for visually impaired navigation

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University developed a cane with a visual positioning system and color-depth camera to aid in daily navigation for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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September 30, 2021
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Vision Expo West extends meeting virtually

Vision Expo West is offering a free digital extension, which features recorded content and online showrooms, through Oct. 3.

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