For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), bofanglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is associated with meaningful reductions in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels compared to ...
Credit: Getty Images Andrew D. Pucker, OD, PhD, identifies mechanisms of action behind various myopia control spectacles and highlights their potential to provide myopia control solutions that are ...
Image Credit: Getty Images This commentary, from an AOA Federal Relations & Advocacy representative, explores recent legislative initiatives on the optometric scope of practice and the regulation of ...
A single intravitreal injection of the optogenetic gene therapy UGX-201 was generally safe and well-tolerated in patients with advanced nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa. A single intravitreal ...
In the Preferred Practice Pattern, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends adults to undergo regular comprehensive medical eye evaluation even in the absence of disease. The American Academy ...
Clinicians can use anterior segment-OCT to obtain specialty lens fitting measurements, monitor corneal health, and troubleshoot fitting issues. The ability to image both anterior and posterior eye ...
Image Credit: Getty Images Jonathan Chen, OD, FAAO, FSLS, urges clinicians not to abandon myopia management in their adult patients, and outlines special considerations for using ortho-k, multifocal ...
Semaglutide use is associated with a significantly lower risk for thyroid eye disease-related diagnoses at 5 years in patients with type 2 diabetes and thyrotoxicosis. Patients with autoimmune ...
Nightly administration of a gel containing combined ivermectin 0.3% plus metronidazole 0.5% eradicates Demodex and improves tear film functioning in meibomian gland dysfunction. Researchers evaluated ...
An elevated polygenic risk score may serve as a prognostic biomarker for identifying patients with open-angle glaucoma who are predisposed to rapid visual field decline. A higher polygenic risk score ...
Credit: Getty Images Erin S. Tomiyama, OD, PhD, an investigator involved in the BLINK study group from 2019-2022, shares lessons learned from this pivotal trial and discusses how these findings may ...
Image Credit: Getty Images David A. Damari, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, addresses some of the misconceptions both clinicians and patients have concerning dyslexia and affirms the optometrist’s role in treating ...