Visual Acuity

A large cohort study based on the IRIS Registry found that immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery was associated with worse visual outcomes as compared with delayed sequential bilateral cataract surgery.

LAS VEGAS — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Eva Liang, MD, discusses results of a long-term study investigating outcomes in patients who received accommodating IOLs with and without capsular tension rings.

Visual acuity loss and blindness rates within the U.S. vary depending on factors such as geographic location, age, sex or race and ethnicity, a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology revealed.

Mini-scleral lenses improved visual functioning, visual acuity and socioemotional health in patients with keratoconus, according to a prospective, interventional study.

Preventing injuries is a key component of establishing a sports vision practice, but Charles Shidlofsky, OD, FCOVD, outlined additional components here at Vision Expo East, from getting started with education and equipment to fine tuning the level of athletes seen at the practice.

ORLANDO – Eyedaptic introduced Eye3, a new-and-improved version of its augmented reality eye wear designed for patients with age-related macular degeneration and low vision, here at Vision Expo East.

ORLANDO – Use of Eyenovia’s MicroLine resulted in a three-line or more improvement in distance corrected near visual acuity in a statistically significant proportion of study subjects, according to a company representative.

ORLANDO – ESight showcased the newest version of its head-mounted assistive technology here at Vision Expo East.

Innovega’s iOptik/eMacula system improved visual acuity and comfort in patients with low vision, according to a study presented at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting.

Patient enrollment is complete in a phase 1 clinical trial evaluating EYP-1901 to treat wet age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release from EyePoint Pharmaceuticals.