Vision

Earlier this month, members of the American Optometric Association and The Vision Council met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal policy reform and promote broad access to vison care, the organizations announced.

Naked-eye 3-dimensional vision training was safe and controlled progression of axial length and spherical equivalent refraction in children with myopia, according to a study conducted in China and published in JAMA Pediatrics.

LensCrafters announced the launch of the second season of its Eye Odyssey series, an immersive gaming experience that promotes healthy eye care habits, on the Roblox platform.

The Vision Council has launched PolicyWatch, an online regulatory monitoring service for the optical industry to improve access and understanding of teleoptometry-related legislative issues, the nonprofit announced in a press release.

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Priya M. Mathews, MD, MPH, ABO, discusses the Tecnis Odyssey IOL.

The prevalence of myopic macular degeneration among very old individuals increased nearly ninefold for each millimeter increase in axial length and was strongly associated with vision impairment and blindness, according to a study.

NEW YORK — As more purchases are made online, a recent survey indicated that the majority of optical products are still bought in person, the Vision Council announced at Vision Expo East.

Poor visual acuity and contrast sensitivity may predict worse face recognition under low luminance conditions, particularly in adults with central vision loss, according to research published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.

Researchers observed significant improvement in visual acuity among children and adults with low vision after being individually fitted with optical or electronic aids, according to a study published in Journal of Personalized Medicine.

The global prevalence of visual impairment among working-age individuals has increased by more than 90% over the past 30 years, with the highest burden in less developed countries, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.