Healthcare News
EyeCon 2025: Stopping myopia in its track starts with progression management
Mark Bulimore, MCOptom, PhD, FAAO, affiliated with the University of Houston College of Optometry and based in Boulder, Colorado, discusses myopia management in an EyeCon 2025 presentation with his former student and colleague Vishakha Thakrar, OD, FAAO, FSLS. The discussion provides critical insights into the growing public health significance of myopia and the importance of proactive management strategies.
The #1 Step to Preserve Your Vision With Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause central vision loss but not complete blindness. Early diagnosis through regular eye exams can slow the progression of AMD.
Some patients could use special eye drops instead of reading glasses as they age, researcher says
Everybody develops presbyopia as they age—a difficulty in focusing on near objects and text—and often must resort to reading glasses. However, the solution might be as simple as using special eye drops two or three times a day.
Medications and Substances That May Increase Macular Degeneration Risk
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that occurs when the macula — the central part of the retina that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision — is damaged. While AMD is primarily linked to aging, genetics, and smoking, some research suggests that certain medications and habits can contribute to its development.
AI measure of nearsightedness boosts eye disease prediction
A combination of routine eye scans and AI has created a powerful new way of measuring nearsightedness to better predict people's long-term risk of serious retinal damage, a new study suggests.
