The September/October issue of RCCL is out now! 📬 Explore epithelial mapping for early ectasia detection, learn the key clinical differences between herpes simplex and herpes zoster and, in a new CE article, get practical guidance on fitting scleral lenses for compromised corneas. Browse the full issue at reviewofcontactlenses.com. 🔗 #optometrist #optometry #eyecare #cornea #contactlens #contactlenses #vision #sclerallens #sclerallenses #astigmatism

Glaucoma May Limit Vision Gains After Membrane Peel Surgery Patients experienced more postoperative retinal changes and poorer visual outcomes following ERM removal. reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #optometry #optometrist #eyecare #glaucoma #eyesurgery

"That's Just Swell" — When you see these spots, think leopards. A 75-year-old Hispanic woman presented with waxing and waning blurry vision and distortion OS for approximately two years. She reported longstanding blurry vision OS that was exacerbated following uncomplicated cataract surgery one and a half years prior to presentation. Take the Retina Quiz on this case: reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #optometry #eyecare #vision #retina

Herpes Simplex or Herpes Zoster? Know the Differences That Matter Their ocular manifestations can look deceptively similar, but differences in lesion morphology, treatment, recurrence and complications have important consequences for patient care. reviewofcontactlenses.com/ar… #cornea #optometry #eyecare

Study: Inhaled Corticosteroid Use Does Not Significantly Increase the Risk for Glaucoma Although no significant results were found overall, a subgroup analysis showed that patients between 70 and 74 years of age are at risk following long-term use for COPD: reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #glaucoma #optometry #eyecare

Record Tampering is a Double Whammy Litigation occurs if you pursue this dubious course of action. After receiving a summons alleging malpractice, a practitioner may be tempted to amend a patient’s record to hide facts that may support culpability. In the following case, since the original record and the tampered record were both seen by the attorneys, the practitioner got caught. Read here: reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #optometry #eyecare #optometrist #eyedoctor

Race, Income and Insurance Linked to Higher RAO Rates New findings highlight socioeconomic disparities alongside established cardiovascular risk factors, with stroke risk remaining a major concern. reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #retina #glaucoma #optometry #optometrist #eyecare

Higher 24-Hour IOP Fluctuation Associated with Thinner RNFL This measurement may serve as an independent risk factor for progressive structural loss in glaucoma, study finds. Read more: reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #retina #glaucoma #optometry #optometrist #eyecare

Culturing Contact Lenses, Storage Fluid Boosts Fungal, Acanthamoeba Detection In a study, doing so pinpointed pathogens that corneal cultures alone missed, helping guide treatment for microbial keratitis: reviewofoptometry.com/news/a… #cornea #optometry #contactlenses #microbialkeratitis

Secrets of the Surface: Epithelial Mapping in Clinical Practice In this feature, Mitch Ibach, OD, and Samantha Rivet, OD, highlight patient cases where this technology can identify subtle ectasia before more prominent changes occur: reviewofcontactlenses.com/ar… #optometry #eyecare #optometrist #ectasia #cornea

New Database Tracks Glaucoma Treatment Patterns Practice changes happen gradually. This registry aims to act as a baseline. Researchers identified a glaucoma procedure rate of 12.2%, with the most common procedures including SLT (44.4%), stent implantation (25.7%), canaloplasty (12.3%) and goniotomy (12%). Traditional filtering surgeries accounted for 4.5% of procedures. Read the full story: reviewofoptometry.com/news/a… #retina #optometry #glaucoma

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RPE Tears in AMD Associated with PED Height and Surface Area Incorporating quantitative measurements and instability biomarkers into routine OCT assessment may guide risk stratification and inform follow-up intensity. Read the story: reviewofoptometry.com/news/a… #retina #optometry #AMD

Corneal Changes in VKC Increase with Disease Duration and Severity Findings from an Indian tertiary care center suggest that prolonged duration is associated with persistent immune activation and epithelial remodeling. reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #optometry #cornea #eyecare

The Optometric Role in the Assessment and Management of Headache Patients A systematic approach can help clinicians distinguish benign causes from primary headache disorders and recognize red flags that warrant further evaluation. revieweducationgroup.com/ce/… #optometry #optometrist #eyecare #retina

Research Finds Language Barriers May Complicate Glaucoma Care Poor English fluency may affect patients’ understanding of their condition and subsequent treatment decisions; clearer communication from practitioners could help. reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #optometry #glaucoma #eyecare

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Study: Cataract Surgery Outcomes Not Affected by Sex of Patient While clear differences manifest in the medical history, ocular anatomy and preoperative risk factors, acuity and refractive outcomes were comparable. reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #optometry #cataract #cataractsurgery #eyecare

High Prevalence of Binocular Vision Dysfunction Found Among Symptomatic Contact Lens Wearers Study shows that certain optical designs alter accommodation and vergence, increasing accommodative lag, variability and near exophoria. Read the story: reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #contactlens #contactlenses #optometry #eyestrain

Glaucoma Tech: What’s New and What’s Next From diagnosis to treatment and surgery, we spotlight the tools most likely to affect day-to-day care in the coming years: reviewofoptometry.com/articl… #optometry #optometrist #glaucoma #glaucomasurgery #glaucomacare #retina