Industry leaders discuss the impact of rising tariffs on vision care costs, advocating for policy changes to ensure affordable access to essential eyewear.
Corneal wound burn is a critical, yet often overlooked, complication in cataract surgery. Recognizing early signs is crucial.
Staying current on phaco technology can help surgeons provide better outcomes.
Panelists discuss how novel intravitreal agents faricimab and high-dose aflibercept 8mg offer potential advantages in treating retinal diseases through their extended durability and dual mechanism of action.
The implantable lenses can offer an advantage over laser surgery.
Patients considered vitamin D deficient had a risk of noninfectious uveitis more than twice that of their counterparts without vitamin D deficiency.
Responder analysis was conducted to evaluate the percentage of patients achieving complete symptom resolution across 13 pre-specified symptom endpoints.
Real-world scenarios showcase a shift in treatment paradigms
There’s no shortage of diet programs—Paleo, Mediterranean, intermittent fasting—all claiming to be the best option for a healthy life. Research has shown that poor lifestyle choices, including unhealthy diets, contribute to many diseases and that simply adhering to good nutrition can even prevent some health issues.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Carol Karp, MD, discussed new research presented by her fellows at the meeting on AI for the diagnosis of ocular surface tumors as well as a new "tear biopsy" for the detection of cancer.
Spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome a potential challenge during long missions.
It is important that patients know cataract surgery is a routine, safe procedure that will improve their quality of life.
Experts discuss the use of steroids, particularly in the context of diabetic macular edema (DME). The inflammatory nature of DME reveals the effectiveness of steroids, especially in cases where persistent fluid remains despite anti-VEGF treatment.
Ophthalmic data are well suited to the demands of regulatory-grade use cases.
Updated guidelines characterize IOLs by functional performance over optical design.
Papilledema with back pain suggests spine lesion.
Solutions should address staffing shortages and burnout.
The FEMCAT study found that FLACS is not superior to conventional approach
Advancements in drug durability and patient care are closing treatment gaps.
Results concluded that K did better than TK in a variety of situations.
Tips to help eye care providers navigate the maze of insurance issues.
Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, discusses the use of specialty lenses vs glasses in some patients, as well as approaches to managing the symptoms of dry eye disease.
Despite current flexibility, future enforcement could prove to be troublesome
Office transitions to a portable vision diagnostic and patient engagement system.
Clinician-scientists play a vital role in advancing ophthalmology by balancing patient care with research, leveraging clinical insights to drive impactful discoveries, and collaborating across disciplines to stay at the forefront of innovation.
Laxmi Devisetty, MD, and Eva Kim, MD, look ahead at upcoming sessions focusing on geographic atrophy and refractive and cataract surgery at the Envision Summit 2025.
Bi-sign design compensates for aberrations resulting from misalignment.
Noncontact esthesiometry screens for all levels of neurotrophic keratitis.
Growing patient pool is driving clinical trial investment.