An elevated polygenic risk score may serve as a prognostic biomarker for identifying patients with open-angle glaucoma who are predisposed to rapid visual field decline. A higher polygenic risk score ...

Greater variability in systolic blood pressure between clinic visits can predict visual field progression in primary open-angle glaucoma.

Credit: Getty Images Andrew D. Pucker, OD, PhD, identifies mechanisms of action behind various myopia control spectacles and highlights their potential to provide myopia control solutions that are ...

AI-assisted retinopathy screening in primary care may increase access to eye care for underserved patients. Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) integrated ...

Image Credit: Getty Images David A. Damari, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, addresses some of the misconceptions both clinicians and patients have concerning dyslexia and affirms the optometrist’s role in treating ...

Researchers are urging caution with red-light myopia treatments after some devices failed a safety standards evaluation. Some low-level red light therapy devices for myopia management may present ...

Image Credit: Getty Images This commentary, from an AOA Federal Relations & Advocacy representative, explores recent legislative initiatives on the optometric scope of practice and the regulation of ...

Image Credit: Getty Images Jonathan Chen, OD, FAAO, FSLS, urges clinicians not to abandon myopia management in their adult patients, and outlines special considerations for using ortho-k, multifocal ...

Crow's feet injections decrease tear film stability, disrupt meibomian gland function, and cause corneal epithelial disruption. Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) injections for lateral canthal wrinkles, ...

Christopher Putnam, OD, encourages eye care professionals to think outside the box during clinical decision making and consider the multitude of off-label treatments at their disposal when providing ...

Researchers assessed the efficacy of eye-transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in lowering the incidence of myopia in children with pre-myopia. Optometry Advisor, a trusted source of medical ...

A single intravitreal injection of the optogenetic gene therapy UGX-201 was generally safe and well-tolerated in patients with advanced nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa. A single intravitreal ...