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10/31/2025

🎃 Wishing our community of optometrists and their families a safe and happy Halloween! đŸ‘» Have a spooky and spec-tacular 👓 day!

Sponsored by Harrow.At Harrow, we believe treatment decisions should be made by physicians—not dictated by insurance cov...
10/24/2025

Sponsored by Harrow.

At Harrow, we believe treatment decisions should be made by physicians—not dictated by insurance coverage. That’s why the Access for All program is here—to ensure eligible patients have affordable access to treatment.

With this program, we’re putting the power back in the hands of healthcare providers, so they can prescribe what’s truly best for their patients—without restrictions.

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Epion Therapeutics announced that the FDA has granted fast track designation to its EpiSmart epithelium-on (epi-on) cros...
10/20/2025

Epion Therapeutics announced that the FDA has granted fast track designation to its EpiSmart epithelium-on (epi-on) cross-linking system. In a press release, Epion Therapeutics stated that the expedited program will accelerate development of its novel drug-device combination.

The EpiSmart system is designed for "the simultaneous bilateral treatment of keratoconus across a wide range of severity, including on diagnosis without documented progression,” according to the press release.

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"At Helen Keller Services in Brooklyn and Long Island, Ray-Ban Meta glasses are a prescribable low vision device. Subseq...
10/17/2025

"At Helen Keller Services in Brooklyn and Long Island, Ray-Ban Meta glasses are a prescribable low vision device. Subsequently, we have dispensed many of the smart glasses with the objective of enhancing independence and accessibility for our patients," writes Euin Cheong, OD.

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Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, delivered a lecture on red light therapy, also known as low-level light therapy or pho...
10/14/2025

Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, delivered a lecture on red light therapy, also known as low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation therapy, at the Academy meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. His presentation comprehensively explored the scientific and clinical implications of this emerging therapeutic approach in eye care. The lecture delved into the intricate mechanisms of low-level light therapy, examining its cellular interactions and diverse applications in eye care.

Watch the interview: https://hubs.li/Q03NbRD50

Human trafficking is not something most optometrists expect to encounter in the clinic, but the truth is that it’s happe...
10/13/2025

Human trafficking is not something most optometrists expect to encounter in the clinic, but the truth is that it’s happening everywhere and is more common than we realize. It doesn’t discriminate by zip code and, unfortunately, it often hides in plain sight. As optometric health care providers who may interact with patients more frequently, we are in a unique position to recognize red flags and respond appropriately. As unsettling as it is to acknowledge, we can be part of the solution.

Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03M0LHQ0

Thomas Wong, OD, an associate clinical professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry and dir...
10/11/2025

Thomas Wong, OD, an associate clinical professor at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry and director of new technologies, discussed the evolving landscape of telehealth in eye care. He explored the potential and challenges of telehealth in transforming patient co-management practices.

Watch the interview: https://hubs.li/Q03NbRs-0

Shelby Brogdon, OD, details the findings from recent research released by the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) regarding gen...
10/11/2025

Shelby Brogdon, OD, details the findings from recent research released by the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) regarding generational wants, needs, and differences in terms of contact lens wear. The study examined how Gen Z, Gen X, and Millennials approach contact lens usage, revealing distinct motivational patterns and communication needs.

Watch the interview: https://hubs.li/Q03NbR2S0

Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO, discussed a presentation on diabetes and diabetic eye disease delivered with A. Paul Chous, ...
10/11/2025

Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO, discussed a presentation on diabetes and diabetic eye disease delivered with A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO. The presentation comprehensively covered multiple aspects of diabetes, focusing on its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and emerging treatments, with a specific emphasis on the critical role optometrists play in managing diabetic patients. Rodman highlighted the complexity of diabetes, noting it rarely exists in isolation. She described a common "triad" where diabetic patients often simultaneously experience high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which significantly complicates disease management.

Watch the interview: https://hubs.li/Q03MmZwp0

Benjamin Young, OD, an associate professor at the New England College of Optometry, delivered a presentation titled, "Cl...
10/10/2025

Benjamin Young, OD, an associate professor at the New England College of Optometry, delivered a presentation titled, "Clear Vision, Clouded Mind: Recreational Drug Use and the Eye" at the 2025 American Academy of Optometry meeting held in Boston, Massachusetts.

His presentation explored into the complex physiological and psychological mechanisms of drug addiction, challenging the simplistic notion that addiction is merely a matter of willpower. Young emphasized the critical transition from impulsive to compulsive drug use, highlighting the significant biological changes that occur in the brain during this process.

Watch the interview: https://hubs.li/Q03N98CN0

Giovanna Olivares, OD, detailed her 2 poster presentations, “Patient reported vision outcomes for 2 daily disposable tor...
10/10/2025

Giovanna Olivares, OD, detailed her 2 poster presentations, “Patient reported vision outcomes for 2 daily disposable toric soft contact lenses” and “Evaluation of treatment effects in a study comparing 2 daily disposable toric soft contact lenses,” during the American Academy of Optometry's (AAOpt) Academy 2025 meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. The data she presented demonstrates that Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day for Astigmatism (Johnson & Johnson) contact lenses that demonstrated higher end-of-day comfort when compared to Dailies Total1 for Astigmatism.

Watch the interview: https://hubs.ly/Q03N7zbJ0

Alongside Elaine Chen, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, presented an in-depth session that provided a comprehe...
10/10/2025

Alongside Elaine Chen, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, presented an in-depth session that provided a comprehensive review of recent developments in dry eye treatment. Both Chen and Rueff run a dry eye clinic, with Rueff noting that it still remains difficult for her to staying up to speed with all things dry eye. Rueff emphasized the complexity and rapidly evolving nature of dry eye management.

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