Presbyopia

The Pandemic May Have Prompted Earlier Onset of Presbyopia

By

K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

Publish Date December 22, 2021

Researchers suspect psychiatric distress caused by the pandemic is a factor in deteriorating accommodation in emerging presbyopia.

Preclinical Studies Show Brimochol Effectively Modulates Pupil Size

By

Lauren Dembeck PhD

Publish Date November 5, 2021

Investigators conducted 2 preclinical studies to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacological effects of a potential presbyopia treatment.

Hand-Held Autorefractor Delivers High Patient Satisfaction

By

Rita Aghjayan

Publish Date September 20, 2021

Patients rated prescriptions created using an autorefractor similar to those created with subjective refraction.

Glasses Do Not Reduce Amblyopia Risk for Children With Astigmatism

By

K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

Publish Date September 20, 2021

Children with moderate astigmatism who either wore glasses or were observed had similar rates of strabismus or amblyopia.