Vision

Only two in 10 parents are aware of the myopia epidemic, and about two in five parents know what myopia is, according to research from the Vision Council.

The New England College of Optometry hosted its inaugural Vision Health Equity Summit, featuring health equity advocates who discussed societal inequities that can result from vision loss as well as solutions for a more equitable future.

Azalea Vision announced the first on-eye test of its ALMA proprietary smart contact lens, which is designed to offer a nonsurgical solution for patients with keratoconus, corneal irregularities, photophobia and presbyopia.

Ocutrx Technologies has released its OcuLenz augmented reality/extended reality headset, which is designed to enhance visual clarity for people with advanced macular degeneration.

NEW ORLEANS — Visual assistive apps may be an important rehabilitation tool for older adults with low vision, according to Nicole Ross, OD, MSc, FAAO, from the New England College of Optometry, who presented at Academy ’23.

NEW ORLEANS — Electroretinograms can help predict progression of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma by providing objective information about visual function, according to Nate Lighthizer, OD, at Academy ’23.

How knowledgeable are you about guns? Do you know the different types of barrel-mounted sights? Do you understand the differences between rifle and shotgun sights?

Athletes rely on binocular vision much more than they may realize.

The Vision Council has released its Consumer inSights report for the third quarter of 2023, which found that responses about vision correction, managed vision care and consumer purchasing habits have remained fairly consistent this year.

NEW ORLEANS — The EVO ICL has improved its safety profile with the introduction of the central 360-µm port, according to Nicholas J. Bruns, OD, FAAO.