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Glaucoma Research Foundation releases audiobook for visually impaired
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Glaucoma Research Foundation releases audiobook for visually impaired

Introductory booklet offers an introduction to glaucoma for new patients.
Contact lens bandage material promotes corneal healing
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Contact lens bandage material promotes corneal healing

New enzyme-degradable biomaterial could act as a sustained-release drug delivery system.
Earlier onset AMD linked to high BMI, other risk factors
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Earlier onset AMD linked to high BMI, other risk factors

Researchers evaluated potential association between risk factors such as smoking and high BMI with the progression of nAMD.
Therapeutic may resolve Zika virus-related ocular infections
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Therapeutic may resolve Zika virus-related ocular infections

Cholesterol pathway molecules found to regulate Zika virus-induced ocular pathologies.
CLI report reveals new insights into contact lens patient behavior trends
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CLI report reveals new insights into contact lens patient behavior trends

Latest research identifies influential factors for lens recommendations, most popular lens types, how to re-engage lens dropouts, and more. 
Researchers identify protein for optic nerve regeneration
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Researchers identify protein for optic nerve regeneration

Study discovers possibility for previously disregarded protein to promote growth, repairing irreversible blindness.
World Council of Optometry partners with CooperVision on myopia management resource
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World Council of Optometry partners with CooperVision on myopia management resource

The Myopia Management Navigator is designed as a user-friendly, evidence-based online platform to guide clinicians, patients, and allied professionals.
New findings link cardiovascular disease to POAG
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New findings link cardiovascular disease to POAG

Recent study investigates systemic and ocular vascular parameters in OAG vs cardiac surgery patients.
Verana Health launches real-world data TED module
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Verana Health launches real-world data TED module

Dataset includes over 250,000 de-identified patients from the AAO IRIS Registry to advance disease clinical research.
Phoenix-Micron and ArtiKode collaborate on AI-based ophthalmic imaging
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Phoenix-Micron and ArtiKode collaborate on AI-based ophthalmic imaging

Artificial intelligence model is integrated with the MICRON OCT imaging workflow to offer precise analysis, enhanced productivity, and data accuracy.
Medical coverage rates makes a difference in PDR diagnosis
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Medical coverage rates makes a difference in PDR diagnosis

Study finds insurance type correlates to disease severity and increased downstream healthcare utilization.
GA growth rate linked to imaging biomarkers
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GA growth rate linked to imaging biomarkers

New study investigates which multimodal imaging markers are associated with geographic atrophy.
Scientists establish AH protein database for vision loss research
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Scientists establish AH protein database for vision loss research

Recent study follows Augusta University investigators as they analyze data from human aqueous humor samples.
CSC may get a protected boost from spironolactone
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CSC may get a protected boost from spironolactone

Retrospective study evaluates spironolactone as a possible CSC treatment option.
Study: Artificial tears disrupt ocular surface inflammation cycle
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Study: Artificial tears disrupt ocular surface inflammation cycle

New research tests the impact of artificial tears on DED symptoms. 
Orbis and FundamentalVR roll out VR cataract surgery training
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Orbis and FundamentalVR roll out VR cataract surgery training

Immersive simulation is designed exclusively to train surgeons in low- and middle-income countries.
First-of-its-kind robotic cataract procedure makes debut at ASCRS
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First-of-its-kind robotic cataract procedure makes debut at ASCRS

David F. Chang, MD, presents on ForSight Robotics’ first-of-its-kind hybrid intraocular robotic ophthalmic platform.
DED patients may be more prone to psychiatric conditions
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DED patients may be more prone to psychiatric conditions

Study investigates psychiatric and demographic risk factors within dry eye disease.
Pediatric amblyopia may indicate more adult health issues
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Pediatric amblyopia may indicate more adult health issues

Persisting amblyopia in adulthood linked with increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders.
Sight Sciences reports real-world data on leading MIGS devices, including OMNI Surgical System
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Sight Sciences reports real-world data on leading MIGS devices, including OMNI Surgical System

Large-scale, comparative study also evaluated the Hydrus Microstent and iStent inject for lowering IOP in 100,000+ glaucoma patients’ eyes.