Vision
Vision Council: Inflation a key concern for eye care providers in 2024
Three-quarters of eye care providers report that inflation has directly affected their practice in 2024, according to new data from The Vision Council.
Vision tests under mesopic, glare conditions may predict night-driving difficulty
Mesopic visual acuity, photopic and mesopic contrast sensitivity, and disability glare index appeared to be significant predictors of night-driving visual difficulties, according to a study published in the Journal of Optometry.
Vision screening, eye exam rates lower among children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Survey data suggest that social, health-related and economic factors may drive disparities in access to pediatric eye care, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
Q&A: Proposed reforms to NIH may have ‘significant impact’ on vision research
In June, the House Energy and Commerce Committee published recommendations to reform the NIH, including consolidating the National Eye Institute into a Neurological Science and Brain Institute.
Researchers identify factors associated with severe vision loss in neovascular glaucoma
The progression of vision loss among patients with neovascular glaucoma appeared linked to factors such as the disease stage at diagnosis, age, sex, a history of type 2 diabetes and insurance status, according to study results.
Eyedaptic releases Eye6 smart glasses with vision enhancement, AI assistant
Eye6 with Ivy, a new wearable vision aid with an interactive AI visual assistant for individuals with age-related macular degeneration and other retinal disorders, is now available, according to a press release from Eyedaptic.
Prevalence of AMD-related vision loss expected to increase as population ages
While the prevalence of blindness due to age-related macular degeneration decreased globally from 2000 to 2020, researchers warn that the social and economic impact of AMD may grow as the population ages.
Synchron’s brain implant used with Apple Vision Pro for voice-free, hands-free experience
Neurotechnology company Synchron announced the first use of Apple Vision Pro with a patient implanted with its brain-computer interface, which allows users to make commands without using their hands or voice.
Despite increase in vision coverage, younger generations less likely to plan next eye exam
The latest Vision Council Consumer inSights report highlights key generational differences in eye care, with younger generations less likely to receive their next exam within 12 months, despite an increase in vision coverage.
Early vision loss linked to challenges judging auditory distances
Early-onset vision loss may be associated with difficulty judging auditory distance, particularly close and middle distances, according to research published in Optometry and Vision Science.