Optometrists using frickin laser beams
Lighthizer, N., Chen, J., Niyazmand, H., Patel, K., Janzen, J., Xu, P., … Alam, K. (2026). Patient experiences of laser and surgical lid procedures performed by optometrists. Clinical and Experimental...
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Paradox of atropine in myopia control
Wu Y and Chen Y (2026) Paradox of atropine in myopia control: exploring dose-dependent efficacy, rebound effects, and optimal risk-benefit balance–a perspective. Front. Public Health 14:1878312. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1878312 This article...
Yes, eye rubbing is bad (probably)
Mavris, N., Lavy, I., Ambrósio Jr., R., & Smadja, D. (2026). Unilateral corneal ectasia following trigeminal schwannoma resection with chronic neurogenic eye rubbing. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 43,...
The effect of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment on retinal oxygenation
Petri AS, Krarup TG, Traustason S, Hajari JN, Hardarson SH, Kyhnel A, Kiilgaard JF, Stefansson E, de La Cour MD. Acta Ophthalmologica. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1111/aos.70159 If you detach photoreceptors from their...
When Diabetes and Depression Overlap: What Inflammatory Markers Reveal
Association between inflammatory biomarkers and depressive symptoms among diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy: A cross-sectional study Tang S, Li H, Wang Z, Wang B, Li Y, Dai C. Association between...
Why does HydraGlyde exist?
I have more patients who have problems with using this solution than ones whose comfort is improved by it. I had a patient recently who saw two different doctors because...
The Cholesterol Code
I forgot to post about this, but my friend and colleague Dr. Eric Rodgers was in a documentary made by Dave Feldman about low-carb and keto diets. It is more...
Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes and Early Worsening of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes and Early Worsening of Diabetic Retinopathy in Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Following Rapid and Large Glycemic Improvements After Commencing Automated Insulin Delivery Warunyuwong...
Optic nerve head abnormalities in primary open-angle glaucoma and their associations with axial length
Saito, H., Wang, W., Akiyama, K. et al. Optic nerve head abnormalities in primary open-angle glaucoma and their associations with axial length. Jpn J Ophthalmol (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10384-026-01371-y I’m including a...
Changing times
I was at a meeting last night where the lecturer discussed how many OCTs he ordered monthly. He is in an MD/OD practice in a rural area, so he sees...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for CRAO
Werling D, Rák T, Kanász G, Göbl A, Borbély G, Csutak A. Exploring hyperbaric oxygen therapy for central retinal artery occlusion beyond 24 h: case report. Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology....
Do not use petroleum-based ointments with the PRESERFLO Microshunt
Tomita, R., Inooka, T., Kajita, T. et al. Petrolatum-based ointment application induces swelling of the PRESERFLO Microshunt. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-025-07075-2 The PRESERFLO Microshunt is made of...
Valeda
I heard about Valeda (LumiThera, recently purchased by Alcon) recently from a patient. She had mild to moderate macular degeneration with good vision between 20/20 and 20/25. She told me...
Lacrifill
Packer, Mark MD; Lindstrom, Richard MD; Thompson, Vance MD; Parekh, Jai G. MD, MBA; Gupta, Preeya MD; Nijm, Lisa M. MD, JD; Donnenfeld, Eric MD, FACS. Effectiveness and safety of...
Alternate ocular parameters contribute to soft contact lens discomfort
Viñuela JR, Wolffsohn JS, Consejo A, van der Worp E, Piñero DP. Ocular surface characteristics and its association with soft contact lens fitting. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2025; 00: 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1111/opo.13559 It’s common knowledge that the base curve of a soft lens is not a good...
Electroconductivity of Saliva as a Diagnostic Tool for Dry Eye Disease: A Case-Control Study
Yung-Kang Chen, Chien-Hsiung Lai, Wei-Chi Wu, Chi-Hua Wang, Ko-Ming Lin, Nan-Ni Chen, Jen-Tsung Yang, Pei-Lun Wu; Electroconductivity of Saliva as a Diagnostic Tool for Dry Eye Disease: A Case-Control Study. Trans. Vis. Sci. Tech. 2025;14(8):2. https://doi.org/10.1167/tvst.14.8.2. Admittedly, I have been...
Sex Differences in Inflammatory Plasma Proteins in Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy
Xinyi Chen, Alythia Vo, Wendy Yang, Joshua Wu, Daphne Yang, Matthew Huh, Ricardo Lamy, Jeremy D. Keenan, Jay M. Stewart; Sex Differences in Inflammatory Plasma Proteins in Patients With Diabetic...
Novel therapy for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
Emily Y. Chew, Mark Gillies, Glenn J. Jaffe, Alain Gaudric, Cathy Egan, Ian Constable, Traci Clemons, Thomas Aaberg, Debora C. Manning, Thomas C. Hohman, Alan Bird, Martin Friedlander. Cell-Based Ciliary...
Gut microbiota in gestational diabetes
Hu, Linhua BSNa; Liu, Hongli BSNb; Liang, Fengbing BSNc; Du, Zhi MScd; Jiang, Shudan BSNc; Chen, Guoxia BSNa; Fang, Xiaoting BSNa; Bi, Lixia BSNa,*. Characteristics of the gut microbiota in...
Finding a pathway of the cause of damage to the retina in diabetes
Wang, L. Z., & Yan, J. J. (2024). GPR120/FFAR4 protects retinal vascular endothelial cells against high glucose injury via suppressing ROS-ERS mediated apoptosis. International Journal of Ophthalmology, 18(3), 383-392. This...
Endocannabinoid use in ocular pathology
Charytoniuk, T., Półjanowski, S., Michalak, M., Kaźmierczak, K., & Kałużny, B. (2025). The endocannabinoid system and ophthalmic pathologies: a review of molecular mechanisms and its implications for clinical practice. Frontiers...
Using OCT biomarkers to aid in optic neuritis diagnosis in multiple sclerosis
Safwat, H. M., Mohamed, S. A., & Elsheshiny, A. H. (2025). New optical coherence tomography biomarker for diagnosis of acute optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis. Heliyon, 11(3), e42114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42114 This...
Genetic testing in eye care
Kellner, U., Kellner, S., Weinitz, S., & Farmand, G. (2025). The value of genetic testing in pediatric and adult ophthalmology. Med Genet, 37(1), 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1515/medgen-2024-2059 This article explores the significance...
Current treatments of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy
Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is the most common mitochondrial disease, characterized by the painless loss of central vision. This condition primarily arises from mutations that affect Complex I of...
Ocular trauma in sports
Chaudhary, A., Carr, E. W., Bogan, F., Liu, J. X., & Hajrasouliha, A. R. (2025). An analysis of ocular trauma resulting from pediatric sports injuries. Clinical Ophthalmology, 19, 507-517. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S493655...