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New research from Yale School of Medicine, published in Neuron, challenges the long-held model of retinal processing as ...
06/16/2026

New research from Yale School of Medicine, published in Neuron, challenges the long-held model of retinal processing as a series of independent parallel channels.

Using electrophysiology, researchers found bipolar cells are linked by electrical synapses (gap junctions), forming an integrated network that performs computation earlier in the visual pathway than previously understood. Notably, the findings were confirmed in functional human retinal tissue, recorded within hours of donation, suggesting this architecture is conserved across mammalian vision.

The full interview with the Yale team is available on Optometry Times.
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Early diagnosis remains one of the biggest challenges in keratoconus care.In this interview, Clark Chang, OD, and Susan ...
06/15/2026

Early diagnosis remains one of the biggest challenges in keratoconus care.

In this interview, Clark Chang, OD, and Susan Gromacki, OD, share practical insights on identifying subtle warning signs, improving referral timing, managing patient frustrations with specialty lenses, and addressing factors such as allergy-related eye rubbing that can contribute to disease progression.

Their discussion serves as a reminder that successful keratoconus management extends beyond visual acuity alone. Recognizing early clinical clues, considering quality-of-life impacts, and coordinating timely intervention can make a meaningful difference in long-term patient outcomes.

Read the full interview for expert perspectives on diagnosing and managing keratoconus in everyday practice: https://hubs.li/Q04l64ky0

CDC data show that 80–99% of contact lens wearers report at least one risky hygiene practice—including, as medical stude...
06/14/2026

CDC data show that 80–99% of contact lens wearers report at least one risky hygiene practice—including, as medical student Keely Likosky writes, those with medical training and years of clinical education.

In her Optometry Times piece, Likosky reflects on discovering she had been rinsing her contact lens case with tap water for over a decade without ever being told otherwise by a clinician. The piece examines the structural gap at the root of contact lens noncompliance: hygiene education typically happens once, briefly, in adolescence, and is rarely revisited at annual exams.

With an estimated 45 million contact lens wearers in the US and tap water exposure carrying documented risk for Acanthamoeba keratitis, Likosky argues for information to be offered proactively to every patient at every visit, regardless of apparent health literacy.

Read the full article at https://hubs.li/Q04l24Gv0.

06/05/2026

How has dry eye care evolved in the last decade? Quite a lot, and for Kaleb Abbott, MD, MS, it’s a sign of an even brighter future.

You can find the episode on OptometryTimes.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts!

As Cataract Awareness Month begins, Optometry Times is highlighting the critical role optometrists play in the early det...
06/03/2026

As Cataract Awareness Month begins, Optometry Times is highlighting the critical role optometrists play in the early detection, monitoring, and management of cataracts.

Follow along throughout the month for expert perspectives, clinical insights, and coverage focused on helping eye care professionals optimize patient outcomes.

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06/03/2026

Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, suggested that there are a few other misnomers in the eye care professional’s vocabulary, including… ocular surface disease?

You can find the episode on OptometryTimes.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts!

06/03/2026

Episode 4 is live! Kaleb Abbott discussed why the term “artificial tears” needs to be replaced in the clinic.

You can find the episode on OptometryTimes.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts!

In The Independent Advantage’s first season, conversations with Kevin J. Kovach, MD, and Giannie Castellanos, OD, center...
05/29/2026

In The Independent Advantage’s first season, conversations with Kevin J. Kovach, MD, and Giannie Castellanos, OD, centered on how optometrists can thoughtfully select and collaborate with ophthalmologists to protect and enhance patient trust and clinical outcomes. With conversations led by Diana Canto-Sims, OD, the eye care providers framed referral relationships not as a simple handoff, but as a critical extension of the optometrist–patient bond.

In case you missed it, watch highlights from Season 1 here: https://hubs.li/Q04jqrhY0

05/27/2026

Episode 4 of From Paper to Clinic, featuring Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, airs on Monday, June 1, 2026. Abbott joins host , to discuss the use of the term “artificial tears” in eye care and how an adjustment to that language could help provide a clearer understanding to patients.

You can watch all episodes on the Optometry Times podcasts page, and subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on your favorite podcast player.

Academy 2026 Anaheim brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, residents, students, and industry leaders for a...
05/20/2026

Academy 2026 Anaheim brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, residents, students, and industry leaders for an experience dedicated to inspiring excellence in eye care.

Join us September 30 – October 3 in Anaheim, California for four days of cutting-edge education, groundbreaking research, hands-on learning, meaningful connections, and the latest clinical insights.

Early bird registration rates are available now through July 29.
Register now and save at https://hubs.li/Q04h9BqT0.

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