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More sedentary time was associated with a higher risk of dry eye disease (DED), particularly for people whose physical activity (PA) levels were below WHO limits. Screen use, however, could account for the observed link and should be emphasized as a potential main confounder since there was no significant association when computer-intensive sitting time was eliminated.

Despite the fact that OCT angiography (OCTA) does not technically qualify as multimodal imaging per se, it does offer several modes of visualization from a single scan, including an angiogram, a structural picture, and en face imaging with boundary specific segmentation. The use of OCTA can assist doctors in communicating to patients with geographic atrophy who are susceptible to exudation the necessity for routine follow-up. Clinicians can rule out artifacts by analyzing the flow overlay on the OCTA cross-section. If the flow isn’t where it should be for the illness, it’s probably an artifact.

Modern independent optometric practices must push forward with expanded scopes of practice, persevere through reduced reimbursements from vision plans, and effectively compete with online retail, according to Dr. Jennifer Williams, one of the three partners at the Pelham Eye Center in Pelham, Alabama.

This activity is designed for optometrists managing ocular hypertension, and participants should be more adept at the following after completing it:

The 2023 Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS) presented by Contact Lens Spectrum (CLS) was held at Horseshoe Las Vegas from January 18-21, with over 1,000 attendees. The CE program included workshops, general sessions, and courses on topics such as myopia management, scleral lenses, GP lenses, dry eye, contact lens multifocals, and OD/MD collaboration. Attendees could also view scientific posters, free papers, and sponsored presentations on new specialty lens designs, technologies, and services. The Education Committee was led by Jason J. Nichols and Karen DeLoss, among others. The article highlights seven of the nine general sessions.

The American Optometric Association (AOA) has released a revised clinical practice guideline to help doctors of optometry provide comprehensive eye and vision exams for adults. The guideline was created due to the significant public and economic impact of increasing visual impairments, blindness, and an aging population in the United States. The guideline recommends annual comprehensive eye exams for adults aged 18-64 to optimize visual function, detect sight-threatening eye and systemic health conditions early, and prevent or reduce vision loss. The guideline emphasizes that early detection of eye and vision problems can improve a patient’s visual function and quality of life.