Articles related to Optometry

A young child with an inherited tumor-predisposition syndrome develops recurrent bilateral visual decline after completing first-line chemotherapy for a radiographically diagnosed optic pathway tumor, requiring reassessment of treatment urgency, systemic options, and surveillance.

An ophthalmic surgeon describes how virtual reality-based intraocular lens simulation may improve preoperative counseling by allowing patients to experience potential visual trade-offs before cataract surgery. The article reflects clinical experience and patient education strategies rather than comparative outcomes research.

Glaukos has launched a keratoconus awareness campaign featuring NBA player Stephen Curry to improve recognition of disease symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of timely evaluation. The initiative focuses on education and public awareness rather than new clinical evidence.

Experts reviewing scleral lens care argue that underlying dry eye disease is a frequent but overlooked contributor to visual complaints among scleral lens wearers. The article emphasizes diagnostic evaluation and multimodal management strategies rather than new clinical trial evidence.

A robotic telesurgery system enabled a retinal surgeon located 4,000 km away to successfully perform a subretinal injection for submacular hemorrhage in a single patient. The proof-of-concept case demonstrated technical feasibility but remains early clinical evidence.

Retinal imaging findings were associated with future atrial fibrillation diagnosis in two large UK datasets, with thinning of specific retinal nerve layers observed years before clinical detection. The study identified an early risk signal but did not establish causality or diagnostic utility.