Vision
Patients with Severe Binocular Field Loss More Likely to be Involved in Car Accidents
Peripheral visual deficits nearly doubled the risk in a recent Australian study; central vision loss did not show a link.
01/06/2025
Automated Pupillometry Useful Tool for Evaluating Anisocoria
Study shows observation three to four seconds after lights-off offers several advantages for ruling out Horner’s syndrome.
11/20/2024
Study Says Environmental Influences on Myopia Development Underestimated
Using a different analysis method, UK researchers concluded there’s up to a ninefold greater effect exerted by outdoor time and near vision work; a primarily white population was used.
11/20/2024
School-Based Vision Programs “Bridge the Gap” to Eye Care, But Fall Short
Over one-third of kids failed a screening exam and 25% received a vision prescription but only 5% were referred to a doctor, study finds.
11/18/2024
Adults with Vision Difficulties Face Greater Disparities in Healthcare Access
A recent study identified lack of insurance coverage, delays and cost-related barriers as key areas.
11/18/2024
Nine in 10 Students Who Failed School Vision Screening Had Refractive Error
Researchers argue these programs aid in earlier detection and initiation of care among underserved children.
11/15/2024
Study Aims to Identify How Classrooms Can Better Accommodate Visually Impaired Students
A team from Malaysia is embarking on a scoping review intended to compile the best ideas and make appropriate recommendations.
10/23/2024
Students at Title 1 Schools Have Higher Amblyopia Risk
Over 11 years referrals for vision screenings have increased in this child population.
09/23/2024
Longitudinal Study Shows How Refractive Errors Differ in Black and Hispanic Children
The former experienced greater prevalence and degree of anisometropia, while the latter had higher rates of astigmatism.
09/18/2024
Contrast Sensitivity Implicated in Dementia Prevalence
New research in JAMA Ophthalmology argues that addressing visual impairments might prevent up to 19% of cases, though a cause-and-effect relationship is difficult to establish.
09/11/2024
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January 14, 2025
From Comprehensive to Retina: Intelligently Advancing OCT
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Presenters: Rishi P. Singh, MD, and Katherine Talcott, MD
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May 2-3, 2025
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