Erin Boyle

A study supports the use of a calcineurin inhibitor for severe ocular allergies.

Adverse events were reported in 19.4% of the cohort, but no specific adverse reactions were associated with prolonged topical tacrolimus use, according to the report.

Variation in axial length between individuals results in differences in lateral image scale, which affects the accuracy of FAZ area measurements, a report suggests.

Black study participants were younger at baseline, indicating a greater potential to develop visual impairment in their lifetime compared with White participants.

Clinicians have traditionally believed that children older than age 7 are significantly less responsive to amblyopia treatment, according to a report.

A majority of patients undergoing PTK did not experience complications or need additional procedures, according to a report.

Clinicians should identify patients who are ineffective at administering eye drops and educate them on appropriate self instillation techniques, a study suggests.

Clinicians may be able to use Bruch’s membrane opening-minimum rim area to detect early glaucomatous damage and progression, according to a report.

Researchers cannot conclusively determine whether allergic conjunctival disease or tacrolimus treatmentents play a more significant role in ocular surface dysbiosis.

Parameters relating to intraocular pressure were not found to have an association with visual field progression.

Lens vault measurements may be instrumental in the diagnosis of ocular disease, and to improve surgical outcomes.

All the soft contact lenses reviewed in a recent investigation met standards for UV protection, according to a report.

Manual ruler and an automatic pupillometer provide good intersession repeatability, a study shows.

The lenses effectively redirect images toward peripheral identifiable preferred retinal location.

Optometrists who know the basics of this finding can offer a more robust approach for patients with dry eye symptoms.

A study shows that, though some patients with glaucoma struggle to read, increasing contrast can help.

Jessica Steen, OD, guides SECO attendees through ocular pain management decisions.

Optometrists can manage some retinal conditions in their own offices, but others are urgent and will require a specialist referral.

Nathan Lighthizer, OD, explains the top pharmaceutical offenders and patient-specific factors that can increase the risk of ocular adverse drug reactions.

The study noted visual acuity continued to improve throughout the follow-up for patients who underwent macular hole repair with triamcinolone acetonide for ILM visualization.

The lenses may provide a more comfortable option for this class of patients.

Researchers examine papillary anatomic and circumpapillary microperimetric assessments in glaucoma testing for patients with high myopia.

Researchers identified outcome metrics that vary between 2 age groups.