Eye Research Deep Dive: Doctopus the Octometrist
This podcast provides an easy to listen summary of eye care topics from eye research studies. New shows are released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The AI experts Doctopus the Octometrist and Doc Otter Noh dive deep into the latest eye care research studies. It is an A.I. assisted podcast created and curated by Dr. Michael Nelson, OD FAAO. The goal is to keep listeners up to date with the latest research on eye care topics.
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DRYEYE 2025 Nov: Isotretinoin Effects on Meibomian Glands and Ocular Surface Stability
Isotretinoin-induced severe dry eye disease and meibomian gland alterations in patients with acne vulgaris: A noncontact ocular surface analysisJulieana M, Sn-Humaira SMH, Wn-Hasbee WA, Shahidatul-Adha M. Isotretinoin-induced severe dry eye disease and meibomian gland alterations in patients with acne vulgaris: A noncontact ocular surface analysis. Med J Malaysia. 2025 Nov;80(6):780-786. PMID: 413
DRYEYE: Retinoids and Meibomian Glands: A Clinical and Cosmetic Guide
1) Oral Isotretinoin Alters Meibomian Gland Function & MorphologyZakrzewska et al. (2023) — Oral isotretinoin therapy led to increased dry eye symptoms and measurable changes in meibomian gland structure and function, including meibography-detectable loss and quality changes.🔗 Free full text: The Effect of Oral Isotretinoin Therapy on Meibomian Gland Characteristics in Acne Patients (Ophthalmo
MYOPIA 2026: Does Past Myopia Progression Predict Future Progression?
Does Past Myopia Progression Predict Future Progression?Wesley T. Beaulieu, Michael X. Repka, Stacy L. Pineles, Danielle L. Chandler, Yi Pang, Lori Ann F. Kehler, Catherine O. Jordan, Katherine A. Lee, David B. Petersen, Sarah R. Hatt, Susan A. Cotter, Raymond T. Kraker, Katherine K. Weise, Jonathan M. Holmes, on behalf of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group; Does Past Myopia Progression
HOYA MiYOSMART iQ Breakthrough Myopia Control Clinical Results
HOYA Vision Care recently introduced MiYOSMART iQ, an advanced spectacle lens designed to manage childhood myopia. Interim data from a six-month clinical trial involving children aged 4 to 12 demonstrates that this new technology, featuring Triple Enhanced Design (DIMS TED), significantly outperforms previous models.
MYOPIA Apr 2025: Synergistic Efficacy of HALT Lenses and Low-Dose Atropine Therapy
Additive Effect of Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target Spectacles to Children Inadequately Controlled by Atropine MonotherapyBryan Xiangrong Sim, Kai Lyn Loh, Hla Myint Htoon, Yudah Sri, Maithily Balakrishnan, Pauline Chan Poh Lin, Ralene Zi Hui Sim, Crystal Shue Wen Lam, Audrey Wei Lin Chia,Additive Effect of Highly Aspherical Lenslet Target Spectacles to Children Inadequately Controlled by Atropine
MYOPIA Nov 2025: Myopia Control Efficacy of H.A.L.T. MAX Spectacle Lenses
Effect of Increased Power and Asphericity of Highly Aspherical Lenslets on Myopia Control Efficacy: A Contralateral Crossover StudyRajkumar Nallour Raveendran, Wee Sing Ong, Yee Ling Wong, Stella Jinran Zhan, Chun Fan Lee, Si Ying Lim, Björn Drobe; Effect of Increased Power and Asphericity of Highly Aspherical Lenslets on Myopia Control Efficacy: A Contralateral Crossover Study. Trans. Vis. Sci. T
DRYEYE 2024 Jun: Race, Ethnicity, and Risk Perception in Personal Care Product Use
Risk perception and use of personal care products by race and ethnicity among a diverse populationMandeville J, Alkhalaf Z, Joannidis C, Ryan M, Nelson D, Quiros-Alcala L, Gribble MO, Pollack AZ. Risk perception and use of personal care products by race and ethnicity among a diverse population. UCL Open Environ. 2024 May 13;6:e3038. doi: 10.14324/111.444/ucloe.3038. Erratum in: UCL Open Environ. 2
DRYEYE 2023 Jul: The Hidden Impact of Cosmetics on Ocular Surface Health
TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surfaceSullivan DA, da Costa AX, Del Duca E, Doll T, Grupcheva CN, Lazreg S, Liu SH, McGee SR, Murthy R, Narang P, Ng A, Nistico S, O'Dell L, Roos J, Shen J, Markoulli M. TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface. Ocul Surf. 2023 Jul;29:77-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.005. Epub 2023 Apr 13. PMID: 37061220; PMCID: PMC11246752.htt
DRYEYE 2024 May: Beauty versus Health: Eyelash Extensions and Dry Eye Disease
Beauty versus Health-How Eyelash Extensions May Affect Dry Eye Disease?Grupcheva CN, Grupchev DI, Usheva N, Grupcheva LO. Beauty versus Health-How Eyelash Extensions May Affect Dry Eye Disease? J Clin Med. 2024 May 25;13(11):3101. doi: 10.3390/jcm13113101. PMID: 38892811; PMCID: PMC11173262.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/pmid/38892811/
DRYEYE 2025 Oct: Ocular Adverse Events and Eye Makeup Practices in Jordan
Ocular adverse events associated with eye makeup: a cosmetovigilance-based cross-sectional study of prevalence and predictors among Jordanian womenAbusamak M, Al Zoubi S, Alomari AF, Issa SM, Abdul Aziz AA, Musleh A, Alrfooh H, Jarrar YB, Al-Amer R, Hamzeh R, Al-Kuran L, Abusamak TM. Ocular adverse events associated with eye makeup: a cosmetovigilance-based cross-sectional study of prevalence and
DRYEYE 2023 Apr: The Hidden Toll of Beauty: Ocular Health and Cosmetics
TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surfaceSullivan DA, da Costa AX, Del Duca E, Doll T, Grupcheva CN, Lazreg S, Liu SH, McGee SR, Murthy R, Narang P, Ng A, Nistico S, O'Dell L, Roos J, Shen J, Markoulli M. TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of cosmetics on the ocular surface. Ocul Surf. 2023 Jul;29:77-130. doi: 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.005. Epub 2023 Apr 13. PMID: 37061220; PMCID: PMC11246752.htt
LIDS 2016 APR: Infraorbital Dark Circles: Pathogenesis, Evaluation and Treatment Management
Infraorbital Dark Circles: A Review of the Pathogenesis, Evaluation and TreatmentVrcek I, Ozgur O, Nakra T. Infraorbital Dark Circles: A Review of the Pathogenesis, Evaluation and Treatment. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2016 Apr-Jun;9(2):65-72. doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.184046. PMID: 27398005; PMCID: PMC4924417.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/pmid/27398005/
AMD 2023 Mar: Avacincaptad Pegol for Geographic Atrophy: GATHER1 18-Month Results
Avacincaptad pegol for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration: 18-month findings from the GATHER1 trialPatel SS, Lally DR, Hsu J, Wykoff CC, Eichenbaum D, Heier JS, Jaffe GJ, Westby K, Desai D, Zhu L, Khanani AM. Avacincaptad pegol for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration: 18-month findings from the GATHER1 trial. Eye (Lond). 2023 Dec;37(17):35
AMD: Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Roles in Macular Degeneration
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: Roles in Macular Degeneration
AMD 2024 Oct: Upcoming Therapies for Dry and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry and neovascular “wet” age‐related macular degeneration: Upcoming therapiesYan A, Hasan N, Chhablani J. Dry and neovascular "wet" age-related macular degeneration: Upcoming therapies. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2025 Jan 1;73(Suppl 1):S55-S65. doi: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_1120_24. Epub 2024 Oct 25. PMID: 39446815; PMCID: PMC11834902.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11834902/pdf/IJO-73-55.pdf
AMD 2022 Jul: AREDS2 Long-Term Outcomes: Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and AMD Progression
AREDS2 Long-Term Outcomes: Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and AMD ProgressionChew EY, Clemons TE, Agrón E, Domalpally A, Keenan TDL, Vitale S, Weber C, Smith DC, Christen W; AREDS2 Research Group. Long-term Outcomes of Adding Lutein/Zeaxanthin and ω-3 Fatty Acids to the AREDS Supplements on Age-Related Macular Degeneration Progression: AREDS2 Report 28. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2022 Jul 1;140(7):692-698. doi: 10.100
MYOPIA 2024 Dec: DIMS and HAL Spectacles for European Myopia Control
Comparison of the performance of myopia control in European children and adolescents with defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) and highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) spectaclesLembo A, Schiavetti I, Serafino M, Caputo R, Nucci P. Comparison of the performance of myopia control in European children and adolescents with defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) and highly aspherical lensl
MYOPIA 2021 Sep: Chinese Pediatric Ocular Biometry Percentiles and Myopia Risk
Normative data and percentile curves for axial length and axial length/corneal curvature in Chinese children and adolescents aged 4–18 yearsHe X, Sankaridurg P, Naduvilath T, Wang J, Xiong S, Weng R, Du L, Chen J, Zou H, Xu X. Normative data and percentile curves for axial length and axial length/corneal curvature in Chinese children and adolescents aged 4-18 years. Br J Ophthalmol. 2023 Feb;107(2
MYOPIA 2020 Sep: Accuracy of Pediatric Autorefraction Compared to Cycloplegic Retinoscopy
Accuracy of Autorefraction in ChildrenWilson LB, Melia M, Kraker RT, VanderVeen DK, Hutchinson AK, Pineles SL, Galvin JA, Lambert SR. Accuracy of Autorefraction in Children: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Ophthalmology. 2020 Sep;127(9):1259-1267. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.03.004. Epub 2020 Apr 18. PMID: 32317177.https://www.aaojournal.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0161-6420%2820%293
MYOPIA 2018 May: European Children's Axial Length Growth and Myopia Risk
Axial length growth and the risk of developing myopia in European childrenTideman JWL, Polling JR, Vingerling JR, Jaddoe VWV, Williams C, Guggenheim JA, Klaver CCW. Axial length growth and the risk of developing myopia in European children. Acta Ophthalmol. 2018 May;96(3):301-309. doi: 10.1111/aos.13603. Epub 2017 Dec 19. PMID: 29265742; PMCID: PMC6002955.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/pmid
MYOPIA 2017 Sep: Agreement of Three Autorefractors in Children and Adolescents
Comparison of Refractive Measures of Three Autorefractors in Children and AdolescentsXiong S, Lv M, Zou H, Zhu J, Lu L, Zhang B, Deng J, Yao C, He X, Xu X. Comparison of Refractive Measures of Three Autorefractors in Children and Adolescents. Optom Vis Sci. 2017 Sep;94(9):894-902. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001113. PMID: 28816868; PMCID: PMC5571878.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5571878/
MYOPIA 2023 Nov: Aspherical Lenslets Preserve Choroidal Thickness in Myopic Children
Effect of spectacle lenses with aspherical lenslets on choroidal thickness in myopic children: a 2-year randomised clinical trialHuang Y, Li X, Wu J, Huo J, Zhou F, Zhang J, Yang A, Spiegel DP, Chen H, Bao J. Effect of spectacle lenses with aspherical lenslets on choroidal thickness in myopic children: a 2-year randomised clinical trial. Br J Ophthalmol. 2023 Nov 22;107(12):1806-1811. doi: 10.1136
Axial length growth and the risk of developing myopia in European children
Axial length growth and the risk of developingmyopia in European children
Wavelength Effects on Axial Length and Choroidal Thickness
Wavelength Effects on Axial Length and Choroidal Thickness
MYOPIA 2025: Highly Aspherical Lenslets Influence Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length
The Influence of Highly Aspherical Lenslets on Choroidal Thickness and Axial LengthPaulasto, L.; Carré, C.; Loertscher, M. The Influence of Highly Aspherical Lenslets on Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length. J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14, 7059. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14197059https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/19/7059
MYOPIA 2008 JUL: Diurnal Rhythms of Ocular Biometrics and Intraocular Pressure
Diurnal variation of axial length, intraocular pressure, and anterior eye biometricsRead SA, Collins MJ, Iskander DR. Diurnal variation of axial length, intraocular pressure, and anterior eye biometrics. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2008 Jul;49(7):2911-8. doi: 10.1167/iovs.08-1833. Epub 2008 Mar 24. PMID: 18362106.https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?doi=10.1167/iovs.08-1833
MYOPIA 2023 FEB: MYAH and Myopia Master Reliability: Observer Experience and Ocular Parameters
The Repeatability and Agreement of Ocular Parameters Measured with the MYAH and Myopia Master Devices between Expert and Non-Expert PractitionersOrtiz-Toquero S, Sanchez I, Gurrea C, Recio A, Balsa D, Martin R. The Repeatability and Agreement of Ocular Parameters Measured with the MYAH and Myopia Master Devices between Expert and Non-Expert Practitioners. Life (Basel). 2024 Mar 19;14(3):407. doi:
MYAH and Lenstar Biometer Agreement and Repeatability
MYAH and Lenstar Biometer Agreement and Repeatability
MYOPIA 2019 SEP: Ocular Biometry, Refractive Error, and Body Characteristics Associations
Ocular biometry characteristics and corneal astigmatisms in cataract surgery candidates at a tertiary care center in North-East Indiahttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/pmid/31436184/Natung T, Shullai W, Nongrum B, Thangkhiew L, Baruah P, Phiamphu ML. Ocular biometry characteristics and corneal astigmatisms in cataract surgery candidates at a tertiary care center in North-East India. Indian J Op
MYAH, Pentacam AXL, and IOLMaster 700 Agreement in Myopic Children
MYAH, Pentacam AXL, and IOLMaster 700 Agreement in Myopic Children
MYOPIA 2023 JUNE: Axial Length Accuracy
A Comparison of Optical Biometers Used in Children for Myopia Control
MYOPIA 2023 June: Optical Biometer Comparison for Pediatric Myopia Control
A Comparison of Optical Biometers Used in Children for Myopia ControlMattern AI, Neller K, Devenijn M, Schwahn H, Langenbucher A, Seitz B, Kaymak H. A Comparison of Optical Biometers Used in Children for Myopia Control. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2023 Nov;240(11):1306-1313. doi: 10.1055/a-2117-9335. Epub 2023 Jun 26. PMID: 37364606; PMCID: PMC10651350.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/pmid/373646
DRYEYE 2025: TFOS DEWS III Management and Therapy Report
TFOS DEWS III Management and Therapy ReportLyndon Jones, Jennifer P. Craig, Maria Markoulli, Paul Karpecki, Esen K. Akpek, Sayan Basu, Etty Bitton, Wei Chen, Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, Murat Dogru, José Alvaro P. Gomes, Miranda Koehler, Jodhbir S. Mehta, Victor L Perez, Fiona Stapleton, David A. Sullivan, Joseph Tauber, Louis Tong, Sònia Travé-Huarte, James S. Wolffsohn, Monica Alves, Christophe Baudo
DRYEYE 2025: TFOS DEWS III: Dry Eye Diagnostic Methodology
TFOS DEWS III Diagnostic MethodologyJames S. Wolffsohn, José Benítez-Del-Castillo, Denise Loya-Garcia, Takenori Inomata, Geetha Iyar, Lingyi Liang, Heiko Pult, Alfonso L. Sabater, Christopher E. Starr, Jelle Vehof, Michael TM Wang, Wei Chen, Jennifer P Craig, Murat Dogru, Victor L Perez Quinones, Fiona Stapleton, David A Sullivan, Lyndon Jones, Reiko Arita, Carlos Belmonte, Robin L Chalmers, Anat
DRYEYE 2025: TFOS DEWS III: A Digest on Dry Eye Disease
TFOS DEWS III Digest ReportFiona Stapleton, Pablo Argüeso, Penny Asbell, Dimitri Azar, Charles Bosworth, Wei Chen, Joseph Ciolino, Jennifer P. Craig, Juana Gallar, Anat Galor, José A.P. Gomes, Isabelle Jalbert, Ying Jie, Lyndon Jones, Kenji Konomi, Yang Liu, Jesus Merayo-Lloves, Fabiola R. Oliveira, Victor A. Perez Quinones, Eduardo M. Rocha, Benjamin D. Sullivan, David A. Sullivan, Jelle Vehof, S
MYOPIA 2025 June: Myopia Control Lenses: Contrast Theory Versus Blur Theory
Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT): A Myopia Control Spectacle Lens Based on Contrast TheoryNeitz J, Neitz M. Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT): A Myopia Control Spectacle Lens Based on Contrast Theory. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2024 Oct 1;13(10):42. doi: 10.1167/tvst.13.10.42. PMID: 39476085; PMCID: PMC11534017.'https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39476085/Visual impact of diffusion optic technology len
MYOPIA 2025 June: Myopia: Genetics, Environment, Prediction, and Intervention
Perspectives on Genetic and Environmental Factors in Myopia, Its Prediction, and the Future Direction of ResearchKatie M. Williams, Christopher J. Hammond; Perspectives on Genetic and Environmental Factors in Myopia, Its Prediction, and the Future Direction of Research. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2025;66(7):4. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.7.4.https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articl
MYOPIA 2025 June: Visual Diet and Myopia: Optical and Structural Insights
Optical and Visual Diet in MyopiaSusana Marcos; Optical and Visual Diet in Myopia. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2025;66(7):3. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.7.3.https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2803082
MYOPIA 2023: High Myopia in Young Children: Diagnosis and Management
IMI—Management and Investigation of High Myopia in Infants and Young ChildrenIan Flitcroft, John Ainsworth, Audrey Chia, Susan Cotter, Elise Harb, Zi-Bing Jin, Caroline C. W. Klaver, Anthony T. Moore, Ken K. Nischal, Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, Evelyn A. Paysse, Michael X. Repka, Irina Y. Smirnova, Martin Snead, Virginie J. M. Verhoeven, Pavan K. Verkicharla; IMI—Management and Investigation of High Myopia
MYOPIA 2025 June: Part 2 Childhood Myopia: Treatments, Mechanisms, and Emerging Options
Childhood Myopia Part II: Treatment Mechanisms, Emerging Options, and Considerationshttps://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2803078
MYOPIA 2025 June: Part 1 Childhood Myopia: Treatments and Efficacy
Childhood Myopia Part I: Contemporary Treatment OptionsSafal Khanal, Erin S. Tomiyama, Síofra C. Harrington; Childhood Myopia Part I: Contemporary Treatment Options. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.2025;66(7):6. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.7.6.https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2803079
MYOPIA 2023: Adult Myopia: Onset and Progression Research
IMI—Onset and Progression of Myopia in Young AdultsMark A. Bullimore, Samantha Sze-Yee Lee, Katrina L. Schmid, Jos J. Rozema, Nicolas Leveziel, Edward A. H. Mallen, Nina Jacobsen, Rafael Iribarren, Pavan K. Verkicharla, Jan Roelof Polling, Paul Chamberlain; IMI—Onset and Progression of Myopia in Young Adults. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.2023;64(6):2. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.64.6.2.https://io
RETINA 2025 Mar: Distinguishing Macular Atrophy: An Australian Clinical Audit
Retrospective audit reviewing accuracy of clinical diagnosis of geographic atrophy in a single centre private tertiary retinal practice in AustraliaMarkakis, D., Britten-Jones, A.C., Guymer, R.H. et al. Retrospective audit reviewing accuracy of clinical diagnosis of geographic atrophy in a single centre private tertiary retinal practice in Australia. Sci Rep 15, 8528 (2025). https://doi.org/10.103
MYOPIA 2025 June: Myopia: Correction, Control, and Management Defined
Myopia Correction, Myopia Control and Myopia Management: Definitions and Recommended UsageIan Flitcroft, Mark A. Bullimore, Kate L. Gifford, Jost B. Jonas, Deborah Jones, Lyndon W. Jones, Pauline Kang, Serge Resnikoff, Jeffrey Walline, Christine F. Wildsoet, On behalf of the International Myopia Institute (IMI); Myopia Correction, Myopia Control and Myopia Management: Definitions and Recommended U
LOWVISION 2025 May: Visual Cortex Excitation-Inhibition Balance After Sight Restoration
Altered visual cortex excitatory/inhibitory ratio following transient congenital visual deprivation in humansPant R, Pitchaimuthu K, Ossandón JP, Shareef I, Lingareddy S, Finsterbusch J, Kekunnaya R, Röder B. Altered visual cortex excitatory/inhibitory ratio following transient congenital visual deprivation in humans. Elife. 2025 May 16;13:RP98143. doi: 10.7554/eLife.98143. PMID: 40377962; PMCID:
MYOPIA Mar 2025: Myopic Defocus Effects on Retina and Choroid
Effect of Myopic Defocus on the Retina and Choroid and Its Interaction with Defocus Regions, Diurnal Rhythm, and AccommodationHuang Y, Zhang J, Li X, Chen H, Bao J. Effect of Myopic Defocus on the Retina and Choroid and Its Interaction with Defocus Regions, Diurnal Rhythm, and Accommodation. Ophthalmol Sci. 2025 Mar 21;5(5):100773. doi: 10.1016/j.xops.2025.100773. PMID: 40375873; PMCID: PMC1207671
RETINA Mar 2025: Macular Hole Microvascular Changes Post-Vitrectomy
Microvascular Changes in Full-Thickness Macular Hole Patients Before and After Vitrectomy: An Optical Coherence Tomography-Angiography StudyGórska A, Sirek S, Woszczek D, Leszczyński R. Microvascular Changes in Full-Thickness Macular Hole Patients Before and After Vitrectomy: An Optical Coherence Tomography-Angiography Study. Clin Pract. 2025 Mar 11;15(3):58. doi: 10.3390/clinpract15030058. PMID:
MYOPIA May 2025: Atropine and DIMS Lens Combination for Myopia Control
Atropine and Spectacle lens Combination Treatment (ASPECT): 12-month results of a randomised controlled trial for myopia control using a combination of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) lenses and 0.025% atropineGuemes-Villahoz N, Talavero González P, Porras-Ángel P, Bella-Gala R, Ruiz-Pomeda A, Martin-Garcia B, Hernandez-Garcia E, Gomez de Liaño N, Shah R, Garcia-Feijoo J, Gomez-de-Li
DRYEYE Apr 2025: Ocular Lubrication Reduces Migraine Severity in Dry Eye Patients
A randomized crossover trial: The impact of ocular lubrication on migraine severity in persons with dry eye disease and migrainehttps://www.optometrytimes.com/view/treating-ded-can-reduce-migraine-severity-according-to-studyMd Isa, Nur Amalina MOptom1,∗; Krishnan, Arun V. MD, PhD2,3; Zagami, Alessandro S. MD2,3; Tummanapalli, Shyam S. PhD1; Spira, Katherine MD2; Papas, Eric B. PhD, FAAO1; Tavakoli
GENERAL Mar 2025: Computer vision syndrome: a comprehensive literature review
Computer Vision Syndrome: Causes, Prevention, and ManagementKahal F, Al Darra A, Torbey A. Computer vision syndrome: a comprehensive literature review. Future Sci OA. 2025 Dec;11(1):2476923. doi: 10.1080/20565623.2025.2476923. Epub 2025 Mar 8. PMID: 40055942; PMCID: PMC11901492.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11901492/pdf/IFSO_11_2476923.pdf
Axial Elongation in Myopic Children: Age and Race Influence
Influence of age and race on axial elongation in myopic childrenBrennan, Noel A. MScOptom, PhD, FAAO1∗; Shamp, Wright PhD1; Maynes, Elizabeth MA, MD2; Cheng, Xu MD, PhD1; Bullimore, Mark A. MCOptom, PhD, FAAO3. Influence of age and race on axial elongation in myopic children: A systematic review and meta-regression. Optometry and Vision Science 101(8):p 497-507, August 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/OPX.000
MYOPIA May 2021: Axial Length in Myopia Control: Targets and Physiological Context
Axial length targets for myopia controlChamberlain P, Lazon de la Jara P, Arumugam B, Bullimore MA. Axial length targets for myopia control. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2021 May;41(3):523-531. doi: 10.1111/opo.12812. Epub 2021 May 5. PMID: 33951213; PMCID: PMC8252804.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8252804/pdf/OPO-41-523.pdf
PEDIATRICS 2025 Mar: Refraction, Biometry, and Behavior in Children
The Association Between Refraction, Ocular Biometry, and a Child’s Behavior Assessed by Conners’ Parental Rating ScaleCohen Y, Eidel M, Greenberger Y, Vidan A, Chassid O. The Association Between Refraction, Ocular Biometry, and a Child’s Behavior Assessed by Conners’ Parental Rating Scale. Clin Ophthalmol. 2025;19:1183-1190. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S513759https://www.dovepress.com/article/dow
GLAUCOMA 2024 Dec: OHTS: Visual Field Progression Before and After Glaucoma Diagnosis
Visual Field Progression in the Ocular Hypertension Treatment StudyGordon MO, Heuer DK, Higginbotham EJ, Parrish RK, Liu L, Brandt JD, Huecker JB, Miller JP, Perera C, Xie C, Keltner JL, Johnson CA, Gardiner SK, Liebmann JM, Kass MA. Visual Field Progression in the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study. Am J Ophthalmol. 2025 Mar;271:360-370. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2024.11.017. Epub 2024 Dec 6. PMID: 396
MYOPIA 2025: HAL Spectacles for Myopia Control: A 5-Year Study
Myopia control efficacy of spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets: results of a 5-year follow-up studyLi, X., Huang, Y., Liu, C. et al. Myopia control efficacy of spectacle lenses with highly aspherical lenslets: results of a 5-year follow-up study. Eye and Vis 12, 10 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40662-025-00427-3https://eandv.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s40662-025-00427-3.
MYOPIA 2024 Aug: Smartwatch Study: Outdoor Exposure Patterns and Myopia in Children
Smartwatch Measures of Outdoor Exposure and Myopia in ChildrenChen J, Wang J, Qi Z, Liu S, Zhao L, Zhang B, Dong K, Du L, Yang J, Zou H, He X, Xu X. Smartwatch Measures of Outdoor Exposure and Myopia in Children. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Aug 1;7(8):e2424595. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.24595. PMID: 39136948; PMCID: PMC11322842.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/articlepdf/2822298/c
MYOPIA 2025 Feb: Digital Screen Time: Dose-Response Analysis of Myopia Risk
Digital Screen Time and Myopiahttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/articlepdf/2830598/ha_2025_oi_241676_1739481438.70977.pdfHa A, Lee YJ, Lee M, Shim SR, Kim YK. Digital Screen Time and Myopia: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Feb 3;8(2):e2460026. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.60026. PMID: 39982728; PMCID: PMC11846013.
RETINA 2024 July: Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Comprehensive Review of Classification and Treatments
Central serous chorioretinopathy: An evidence-based treatment guidelineFeenstra HMA, van Dijk EHC, Cheung CMG, Ohno-Matsui K, Lai TYY, Koizumi H, Larsen M, Querques G, Downes SM, Yzer S, Breazzano MP, Subhi Y, Tadayoni R, Priglinger SG, Pauleikhoff LJB, Lange CAK, Loewenstein A, Diederen RMH, Schlingemann RO, Hoyng CB, Chhablani JK, Holz FG, Sivaprasad S, Lotery AJ, Yannuzzi LA, Freund KB, Boon CJ
NEURO 2024: Neuro-ophthalmic Evaluation and Management of Pituitary Disease
Neuro-ophthalmic evaluation and management of pituitary diseaseWang, M.T.M., Meyer, J.A. & Danesh-Meyer, H.V. Neuro-ophthalmic evaluation and management of pituitary disease. Eye 38, 2279–2288 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-024-03187-xhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-024-03187-x.pdf
SYSTEMIC 2025 Jan: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Ocular Health Effects
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MYOPIA 2007 Jun: Myopia Onset: Refractive Error, Axial Length, and Peripheral Refraction
Refractive Error, Axial Length, and Relative Peripheral Refractive Error before and after the Onset of MyopiaMutti DO, Hayes JR, Mitchell GL, Jones LA, Moeschberger ML, Cotter SA, Kleinstein RN, Manny RE, Twelker JD, Zadnik K; CLEERE Study Group. Refractive error, axial length, and relative peripheral refractive error before and after the onset of myopia. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2007 Jun;48(6):
PEDIATRICS 2020 Mar: Chinese Eye Exercises and Visual Acuity in Rural Children
Effect of Chinese eye exercises on change in visual acuity and eyeglasses wear among school-aged children in rural China: a propensity-score-matched cohort studyWang H, Qian Y, Congdon N, Boswell M, Rozelle S, Ma X. Effect of Chinese eye exercises on change in visual acuity and eyeglasses wear among school-aged children in rural China: a propensity-score-matched cohort study. BMC Complement Med Th
UVEITIS 2021: Immune-Mediated Intraocular Inflammation: Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Mechanisms
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MYOPIA 2025 Jan: Dual-Focus Lenses: Accomodation and Retinal Defocus in High Myopia
Accommodative behaviour and retinal defocus in highly myopic eyes fitted with a dual focus myopia control contact lensMeyer D, Gantes-Nuñez J, Rickert M, Murthy N, Chamberlain P, Bradley A, Kollbaum P. Accommodative behaviour and retinal defocus in highly myopic eyes fitted with a dual focus myopia control contact lens. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2025 Jan;45(1):189-199. doi: 10.1111/opo.13420. Epub 2
MYOPIA 2024 Aug: Axial Elongation in Myopic Children: A Meta-Regression Analysis
Influence of age and race on axial elongation in myopic children: A systematic review and meta-regressionBrennan, Noel A. MScOptom, PhD, FAAO1∗; Shamp, Wright PhD1; Maynes, Elizabeth MA, MD2; Cheng, Xu MD, PhD1; Bullimore, Mark A. MCOptom, PhD, FAAO3. Influence of age and race on axial elongation in myopic children: A systematic review and meta-regression. Optometry and Vision Science 101(8):p 497
AMBLYOPIA 2020 FEB: Amblyopia: Monocular Learning Effects on Binocular Visual Processing
Effects of Monocular Perceptual Learning on Binocular Visual Processing in Adolescent and Adult AmblyopiaGu L, Deng S, Feng L, Yuan J, Chen Z, Yan J, Qiu X, Wang Z, Yu M, Chen Z, Wu X, Li J, Lu ZL. Effects of Monocular Perceptual Learning on Binocular Visual Processing in Adolescent and Adult Amblyopia. iScience. 2020 Feb 21;23(2):100875. doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.100875. Epub 2020 Jan 31. PMID: 32
MYOPIA 2024 DEC: Lighting's Influence on Retinal Morphology and Ocular Aberrations
Optical and retinal changes influenced by different lighting conditionsOrduna-Hospital E, Sanchez-Bautista JJ, Fernández-Espinosa G, Arcas-Carbonell M, Sanchez-Cano A. Optical and retinal changes influenced by different lighting conditions. Exp Eye Res. 2024 Dec;249:110146. doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2024.110146. Epub 2024 Nov 2. PMID: 39491781.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S001448352
MYOPIA 2019 Aug: Genetics of Myopia: Genes, Loci, and Association Studies
An overview of myopia geneticsXue-Bi Cai, Shou-Ren Shen, De-Fu Chen, Qingjiong Zhang, Zi-Bing Jin, An overview of myopia genetics, Experimental Eye Research, Volume 188, 2019, 107778, ISSN 0014-4835, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2019.107778https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0014483519303136/pdfft?md5=18d20b42788d65ba94bd3a8a1957f1f0&pid=1-s2.0-S0014483519303136-main.pdf
PRESBYOPIA 2022 Mar: Vuity and Emerging Presbyopia Treatments: Clinical Update
Pharmacological Treatment in PresbyopiaGrzybowski A, Ruamviboonsuk V. Pharmacological Treatment in Presbyopia. J Clin Med. 2022 Mar 3;11(5):1385. doi: 10.3390/jcm11051385. PMID: 35268476; PMCID: PMC8910925.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8910925/pdf/jcm-11-01385.pdfhttps://www.aao.org/Assets/84fc2d97-90a2-47ed-abba-4da86c007a3e/638071684433830000/january-2023-clinical-update-comprehensive
DRYEYE 2024: OptiLight Guide: Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Dry Eye
The Ultimate Guide to OptiLight for Dry Eyehttps://eyesoneyecare.com/resources/the-ultimate-guide-to-optilight-for-dry-eye/
UVEITIS 2024 Aug: Anterior Uveitis: A Comprehensive Guide for Ophthalmologists
Anterior uveitis for the comprehensive ophthalmologistXie JS, Ocampo V, Kaplan AJ. Anterior uveitis for the comprehensive ophthalmologist. Can J Ophthalmol. 2024 Aug 8:S0008-4182(24)00238-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.07.013. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39128830.https://www.canadianjournalofophthalmology.ca/action/showPdf?pii=S0008-4182%2824%2900238-2
SYSTEMIC 2021 Jan: Retinal Imaging: Biomarkers for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Retinal imaging in Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseasesSnyder PJ, Alber J, Alt C, Bain LJ, Bouma BE, Bouwman FH, DeBuc DC, Campbell MCW, Carrillo MC, Chew EY, Cordeiro MF, Dueñas MR, Fernández BM, Koronyo-Hamaoui M, La Morgia C, Carare RO, Sadda SR, van Wijngaarden P, Snyder HM. Retinal imaging in Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases. Alzheimers Dement. 2021 Jan;17(1):103-111. doi: 10.
PEDIATRICS 2020 AUG: Cycloplegia in Children: An Optometrist’s Perspective
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DIABETIC RETINOPATHY 2024 DEC: Global Adherence to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A Meta-Analysis
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DRYEYE 2024 MAR: Lotilaner for Demodex Blepharitis: A Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Safety
Efficacy and Safety of Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution (0.25%) for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis: A GRADE Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational & Experimental StudiesTalha M, Haris Ali M, Fatima E, Nadeem A, Ahmed A, Nashwan AJ. Efficacy and Safety of Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution (0.25%) for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis: A GRADE Assessed Systematic Review
AMD 2024 JUL: Geographic Atrophy: Anti-Complement Therapies and Future Directions
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OPTICS 2021 NOV: Morning Daylight: Rejuvenating Eyesight and Circadian Clocks
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GLAUCOMA 2023 NOV: Antihypertensives, Intraocular Pressure, and Glaucoma: A Meta-Analysis
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DRYEYE 2022 Nov: Dry Eye Questionnaires: A Scoping Review of Available PRO-DEQs
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