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Varying gaze patterns give clues to low vision rehab, management
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (304+ words) Gaze patterns vary substantially among people with varying levels of vision, pointing to the need for individualized rehabilitation strategies and assistive technologies, according to a study. "These findings highlight how vision status influences gaze strategies, but most studies have examined…...
BLOG: Discuss link between general health, vision
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (172+ words) As primary care providers, optometrists must take a broader view of the annual eye examination. The long-term health of the eye and visual system depends on the health and fitness of their owner. The life expectancy of American citizens today…...
Cataract surgery challenging in highly myopic eyes
1+ week, 4+ day ago (212+ words) Cataract surgery in the highly myopic patient, typically defined by an axial length greater than 26 mm, represents one of the most demanding scenarios in refractive cataract surgery. While these patients often have the most to gain in terms of visual…...
VIDEO: Ocubio streamlines access to serum tears for patients with neurotrophic keratitis
1+ week, 5+ day ago (306+ words) Stonehill is a medical journalist and editor. She received her BA in Communications from Rider University. " Stonehill has been in medical publishing since 2015. She is Managing Editor of Healio/Gastroenterology and has previously written in the specialties of orthopedics, orthotics…...
Alcon launches Total30 monthly multifocal toric lens in US
1+ week, 6+ day ago (289+ words) Editor's note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates. Total30 multifocal for astigmatism, a monthly toric lens for patients with presbyopia, is now available in the U.S., according to a press release from Alcon. The lens features…...
Cataract surgery measurements unaffected by Miebo in eyes with dry eye disease
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (480+ words) In patients with dry eye disease, Miebo before cataract surgery had no impact on the accuracy of preoperative measurements and predicted refractive error, according to a study published in Ophthalmology and Therapy. Patients who received Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution, Bausch…...
Binkhorst Lecture addresses myopia control, correction strategies
2+ week, 5+ day ago (627+ words) COPENHAGEN, Denmark " Thomas Kohnen, MD, PhD, FEBO, delivered "The Short-Sighted World" as the Binkhorst Medal Lecture at the 2025 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting. "Be aware that in 2050, we will have 4 billion people myopic in the world. That's…...
Vision Council calls 2025 ‘unusual year’ in eye care
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (222+ words) The total value of the U.S. optical industry "increased modestly" from 2024 to 2025 despite fewer optical purchases and eye exams, according to a press release from the Vision Council. The findings reveal 2025 was "an unusual year" in the world of eye care,…...
Expert shares best practices to track keratoconus progression
3+ week, 1+ day ago (199+ words) WAIKOLOA, Hawaii " In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2026, William B. Trattler, MD, of the Center for Excellence in Eye Care, discusses best practices to track keratoconus progression. "It's very important because when we diagnose keratoconus, it is helpful to…...
Patients may need help accessing new dry eye therapies
3+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology. OSN CEDARS/ASPENS Debates Editor When it comes to…...