The News Feed
Timely reports on clinical research, legislative updates and product launches, from the editors of Review of Optometry and RCCL. Stories post each weekday morning.
Study: Eye Dominance, Acuity are Independent
New results may have optometrists reconsidering some treatments.
August 12, 2024
Hyaluronan Regulates Limbal Lymphatic Growth
Therapeutic blockade could prevent corneal scarring and rejection.
August 6, 2024
Seborrheic Dermatitis May Cause MGD, DED
Patients should be evaluated for both and receive treatment as appropriate.
August 5, 2024
High Myopia Linked to AMD Risk
Study also shows patients with both issues require more injections.
October 4, 2019
New Scoring System for Keratoconus Progression
It can determine cases requiring crosslinking without increasing risk of progression.
April 9, 2019
Study: Bilateral Anti-VEGF Shots OK
Patients can tolerate two injections in one day, study shows.
April 8, 2019
At Age 60, PVD Progresses Faster in Women
Study suggests macular pathologic features occur at a younger age in women.
April 8, 2019
More Evidence Encourages Time Outdoors for Myopia
Slight decrease in myopia found in kids who did outdoor activities.
April 5, 2019
Study Ranks Contact Lens Compliance
Patients wearing daily replacements top list for most responsible.
April 5, 2019
African Americans More Likely to Have PACG
This patient demographic was also significantly more likely to receive additional glaucoma medications and surgery.
April 5, 2019
Anti-VEGF Impacts Short-term Ocular Circulation
Study found immediate rise in IOP that decreased to baseline in 30 minutes.
April 4, 2019
Men at Higher Risk for Worse DME
Their retinal changes are exacerbated by clinically significant macular edema.
April 4, 2019
Pre-Treatment IOP Reveals Location of Early Progression
Lower pressure may mean ganglion cell analysis can point you to vulnerable areas.
April 4, 2019
Ocular Measurements Affected by Diurnal Course
Axial length and the reaction to defocus can change throughout the day.
April 3, 2019
Why Time Seems to ‘Fly By’ As We Age
Reduced image processing may speed the perception of temporal change as people get older.
April 3, 2019
Diabetic Eyes Without DR Still Have Reduced Optical Quality
Intraocular light scatter also increases, even in the absence of overt retinopathy.
April 3, 2019
Subjective Vision Matters Most to Presbyopes
Satisfaction and stability are key predictors of patients’ willingness to purchase multifocal contact lenses.
April 2, 2019
Young, Elderly at Risk for Ocular Toxin Exposure
Poison control centers handle thousands of calls each year for these emergencies.
April 2, 2019
Cataract Care: Can a Carrot Replace the Scalpel?
Certain vitamins and carotenoids may significantly reduce risk, study says.
April 2, 2019
Expanded Parameters for Daily Disposable Torics
Alcon brings high cyl and off-axis patients into the fold.
April 1, 2019
New Antiviral Hits the Market
Fera’s Avaclyr delivers acyclovir in topical ointment form.
April 1, 2019
New Cancer Staging Criteria Predict Survival Better
The update also identified associated risk factors relevant for early detection.
April 1, 2019
Reading Drug Labels is Impossible For Emerging Presbyopes
For these patients, font sizes less than 1mm can’t be read at any distance.
April 1, 2019
High Calcium Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Late AMD
It reduced incidence of progression as well as geographic atrophy.
April 1, 2019
Older Patients Not Opposed to Telemedicine
Perhaps all they need is education to feel more comfortable with its applications.
March 29, 2019
Steroids, Other Risks Linked to CSR Development
Several factors may contribute to the dangerous disease.
March 29, 2019
Glaucoma Less Likely in Caucasians than Asians
Study cited differences in ocular and aqueous humor dynamics as contributors.
March 29, 2019
Acuvue Oasys Transitions Now Available
The photochromic contact lens will also get a boost from a new baseball-themed promo campaign.
March 28, 2019
Easier Glaucoma Analysis for Heidelberg OCT
Temporal scan data moves to center stage in new software update.
March 28, 2019
Repeat PK Promotes Better Healing than Primary Surgery
Multiple procedures stimulated more activated keratocytes.
March 28, 2019
Diabetic Children at Risk for Retinal Microvasculopathy
These patients did not have visual impairment or clinical signs, making early screening and close follow-up even more necessary.
March 28, 2019
Reduced Choroidal Density a Glaucoma Predictor
Patients’ retinal microvasculature may hold key to low-tension pathology.
March 28, 2019
Better Nutrition May Protect Against Amblyopia
Study says children with the condition could benefit from vitamin B12, folate.
March 27, 2019
Sleep Problems Cause Uptick in Dry Eye Cases
Researchers found a link between the two, especially in males.
March 27, 2019
Avoid Diplopia-related Problems in Surgical Patients
Thorough pre-op binocular assessments can improve refractive and cataract outcomes.
March 27, 2019
Exfoliation Syndrome Increases Risk of COPD
Odds are especially increased in the presence of tobacco use.
March 26, 2019
Inpatient Caregivers Neglect Glaucoma Regimens
Nursing homes and rehabs are a complicating factor for those who need eye drops.
March 26, 2019
Demodex Common in Patients With Ocular Discomfort
These mites may play a role in blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction.
March 26, 2019
Nanoparticles Reduce Bacterial Growth in Contact Lens Materials
Early research suggests they could significantly cut biofilm formation and enhance the material’s mechanical properties.
March 25, 2019
Treatment Hiatus a Risk for DR Progression
Patients lost to follow-up may suffer from devastating visual consequences.
March 25, 2019
Three Glaucoma Risk Factors Identified in CRVO Patients
Any one of these presentations could mean it’s time to refer for anti-VEGF treatment.
March 25, 2019
Blood Pressure Predicts Visual Field Changes in NTG Eyes
Nighttime changes put these patients at risk.
March 22, 2019
Chronic SEIs Decrease Corneal Transparency
Infiltrates also to blame for changes in higher-order aberrations.
March 22, 2019
Arkansas Scope Bill Moves to Governor’s Office
The law’s imminent approval kicks off a busy legislative year for optometry.
March 22, 2019
Watch Out for DED in Migraine Sufferers
New data suggests they are 20% more likely to have dry eye symptoms.
March 21, 2019
Don’t Skip Pediatric Oculomotor Testing
Children with sensory processing disorder exhibit decreased oculomotor skills.
March 21, 2019
Mnemonic Helps Catch Small Choroidal Melanoma Early
Use this aid to assist in detecting risk factors for choroidal nevi transformation into the cancer.
March 21, 2019
IOP Spike May Mirror Sports Stress
High anxiety on the basketball court caused a significant rise in pressure.
March 20, 2019
Early Cataract Surgery a No-go for Some Infants
The procedure may put them at high risk of post-lensectomy glaucoma.
March 20, 2019
Contact Lens Slows Corneal Melt
The specially formulated device hinders the expression of MMPs.
March 20, 2019
