Research
Lessons Learned from the DRCR Retina Network
Here’s how the expansive work of this group refined our understanding of diabetic macular edema, including a look at the implications for optometrists.
12/15/2024
The Clinical Trials That Changed Eye Care
Here’s your guide to over 60 landmark studies that established the protocols of optometry as it’s practiced today.
11/15/2024
On the Shoulders of Giants
We present a guide to eyecare research studies so that you, too, can see further than those who have come before.
11/15/2024
Optometric Practice Data Shown to Improve OCT Reference Database Accuracy
The metrics and anatomical parameters obtained from almost 5,000 individuals could provide more precise cut-off values of healthy eyes and help train learning models.
10/15/2024
Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Clinical Research
Medical studies are loaded with specialized terms and tools. Here’s what they mean and why they matter.
09/15/2024
Patient Demand for Ophthalmologists Varies Throughout US
Rural areas had a higher unmet need than cities, an analysis of Google searches across states revealed.
10/31/2023
Optometrists Ready to Step up to Subspecialization
New survey finds enthusiasm for recognizing ODs who wish to concentrate on particular aspects of care within the broader swath of the profession’s services.
10/11/2023
Asian, Hispanic Groups Underrepresented in Ophthalmology Clinical Trials
Encouragingly, Black populations in research studies were found to be comparable to US Census estimates.
09/29/2023
AAOph Preferred Practice Patterns Increasingly Opaque on Evidence Levels
While more recent recommendations come from randomized controlled trials—the highest-rated category—a majority do not state the strength of their evidence.
04/05/2023
Most Ophthalmology Researchers Don’t Disclose Conflicts of Interest
A study found that in medical journal articles, nearly two-thirds reported none and only 1% reported all.
11/03/2022
Upcoming Events
January 14, 2025
From Comprehensive to Retina: Intelligently Advancing OCT
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Rishi P. Singh, MD, and Katherine Talcott, MD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Zeiss
May 2-3, 2025
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Intrepid Eye Society–Spring
Location: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California
Co-Chairs: Paul Karpecki, OD, Jake Lang, OD, and Selina McGee, OD
Earn LIVE COPE Credits* (Accreditation pending)
