Every football fan knows the scrutiny that NFL game officials are put under every game day, and now a group of ophthalmologists is trying to ensure they can perform at their best each weekend.
The authors of a case series say silicone oil droplets from silicone used to lubricate the McKesson syringes is the most likely cause of the droplets presumed to cause the floaters.
Bill B. Trattler, MD, Crystal Brimer, OD, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, and Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, discuss dry eye disease and the various approaches clinicians can take to treat the disease in part 4 of the Viewpoints Podcast.
Emerging technologies, such as remote tonometry and genetic risk scoring, are revolutionizing glaucoma care by enabling earlier detection, personalized management, and more efficient use of resources.
Researchers introduce a multistage dual-branch network to improve accuracy and efficiency
Electrical stimulation therapy is being explored as a potential treatment to enhance neuroplasticity and improve visual function in optic neuropathy patients. Clinical trials show promising results in visual field improvements, though further research is needed on long-term efficacy and quality of life.
Perspectives from a pediatric ophthalmologist and mother.
The complement system identifies and eliminates pathogens and dying cells, 3 pathways can activate the complement system—classical, lectin, and alternative—and their activation results in similar functions of opsonization, inflammation, and cell lysis.
Research explores innovative physiotherapeutic approaches to managing myopia progression, showing promising results in slowing its advancement over two years.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO talked with glaucoma surgeons on the importance of comanaging patients throughout their lifetime.
David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS and Caroline Baumal, MD provide take-home messages to providers treating AMD and DME.
The retrospective study assessed corneal cross-linking complications at Wills Eye Hospital from 2018 to 2023.
Research explores innovative physiotherapeutic approaches to managing myopia progression, showing promising results in slowing its advancement over two years.
According to Sebastian B. Heersink, surgeons can perform several procedures with cataract surgery.
Ophthalmology Times spoke with Sarah M. Thomasy, DVM, PhD, DACVO, a veterinary ophthalmologist at UC Davis about how her research can align with human glaucoma research to move the entire field
Contemporary scleral lenses work so well that stable vision in them cannot necessarily be taken as a sign that KC progression has stopped. Determination of KC progression requires advanced imaging.
Siloam Vision and Orbis team up to develop infrastructure to save the vision of premature infants.
By creating customized packages that incorporate the range of diagnostic and treatment options available, practices can simplify dry eye management and improve patients' outcomes.
Several hundred genes are associated with congenital forms.
Shah discusses several studies from the IRIS registry and plans for a retina program at next year's event to address the growing interest in retina procedures and techniques.
Clear communication, on-call services, and listening to your patients may keep them from expensive and often unnecessary emergency room visits.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Oleg Alekseev, MD, PhD, talked about difficulties in diagnosing inherited retinal degenerations due to mutations in over 300 different genes.
Accreditation programs demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in patient safety, standardized quality, fiscal responsibility, and collaboration between patients and health care workers.
While the number of female physicians is on the rise, including in ophthalmology, more needs to be done in areas of leadership and subspecialties.
Results reported in JAMA Ophthalmology show that about 20% of those with diabetic retinopathy have a case that could threaten their vision.
Early diagnosis of NMOSD is key to preventing disability, improving survival.
Anushka M. Raj, BS, second year medical student at the University of Oklahoma’s Dean McGee Eye Institute, presents "Inter-Device Measurement Reliability of Angle Kappa and Angle Alpha, Devices and Instruments" during ASCRS.
Researchers find a strong link between Alzheimer's disease and retinal thinning
NASA’s development of autonomous eye imaging technologies for astronauts aboard the International Space Station is paving the way for remote, high-quality eye care both in deep space and underserved regions on Earth.