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Patients report positive experiences with optometrist-performed laser and lid procedures

Patients who underwent laser and surgical lid procedures performed by optometrists reported positive experiences, according to a study that cited improved access to care, confidence in their providers, and perceived improvements in quality of life. Researchers interviewed 30 patients who underwent in-office procedures performed by optometrists affiliated with the Northeastern State University College of Optometry... ...

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From feasibility to first patient: optimizing clinical trial success

In the next episode of Clinical Trials Spotlight, host Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO, is joined by clinical research experts Kim Williams...

Podcast

Should you consider a pathway to clinical vision research?

In this inaugural episode of the podcast series Clinical Trials Spotlight, host Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO, is joined by Shane Kannarr,...

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The evolving role of the optometrist in nonsurgical cataract management

By Carol Aune, OD, and Nevin W. El-Nimri, OD, PhD The contents of this article are informational only and are not intended...

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Patients report positive experiences with optometrist-performed laser and lid procedures

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From feasibility to first patient: optimizing clinical trial success

In the next episode of Clinical Trials Spotlight, host Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO, is joined by clinical research experts Kim Williams and Amy Brown to explore the critical role...

Podcast

Should you consider a pathway to clinical vision research?

In this inaugural episode of the podcast series Clinical Trials Spotlight, host Andrew Pucker, OD, PhD, FAAO, is joined by Shane Kannarr, OD, and Katherine Bickle, OD, PhD, to discuss...

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The evolving role of the optometrist in nonsurgical cataract management

By Carol Aune, OD, and Nevin W. El-Nimri, OD, PhD The contents of this article are informational only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice,...

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AOA 2026: What is the best IOL for my patient?

Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO, shares key insights on matching today’s intraocular lens options to each patient’s unique needs while recapping his American Optometric Association Meeting presentation. Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO:... ...

Glaucoma

Community-based vision screening highlights unmet glaucoma care needs among seniors

A community-based eye screening program that integrated ophthalmic assessments into routine annual health examinations for older adults was feasible to implement and identified substantial unmet vision care needs, according to...

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Survey finds limited pediatric eye care access for Medicaid patients

A survey of eye care practices found that children insured through Medicaid/CHIP face limited access to pediatric eye care, particularly younger children, along with significantly longer appointment wait times than... ...

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Online eye triage tool demonstrates accuracy and high patient acceptability in real-world study

An online triage tool used in community optometry showed similar sensitivity but significantly higher specificity than optometrists in identifying urgent eye cases, according to a study. A real-world mixed methods...

Myopia

Meta-analysis finds high rates of depression and anxiety symptoms among people with myopia

People with myopia have a high prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms and are more likely to experience these symptoms than people with normal vision, according to a study. Researchers...

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Urban subspecialty practices lead private equity acquisitions in ophthalmology and optometry

Private equity (PE) acquisitions in U.S. ophthalmology and optometry have declined since peaking in 2021 but remain overwhelmingly concentrated in urban, subspecialty-focused practices, with relatively little investment in rural areas,...