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Study evaluates 2 cycloplegic agents for diagnosing premyopia in preschool children
A comparison of 2 cycloplegic agents, atropine and cyclopentolate, in preschool children for cycloplegia found that atropine was associated with less myopic refraction compared with cyclopentolate and may potentially avoid the overestimation of premyopia prevalence.
A soft micron accuracy robot design and clinical validation for retinal surgery
Retinal surgery is one of the most delicate and complex operations, which is close to or even beyond the physiological limitation of the human hand. Robots have demonstrated the ability to filter hand tremors and motion scaling which has a promising output in microsurgery. Here, we present a novel soft micron accuracy robot (SMAR) for retinal surgery and achieve a more precise and safer operation.
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.
