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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.
January 6, 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.
November 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.
November 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.
November 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.
November 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.
November 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.
October 23, 2024

Students at Title 1 Schools Have Higher Amblyopia Risk

Over 11 years referrals for vision screenings have increased in this child population.
September 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.
September 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.
September 11, 2024