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Prolonged digital device use increases risk of headaches, eye pain, and fatigue in children | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/NVB Stocker) A recent analysis examining the effects of screen time on the pediatric population has found that excessive use of digital devices can lead to both short- and long-term negative health outcomes. The analysis drew on a…
The future of glaucoma care: Where innovation meets everyday practice | Ophthalmology Times
Specialists in glaucoma care share insights on evolving strategies, technologies, and treatments shaping the future of patient management. (Image credit: AdobeStock) As glaucoma care continues to advance, ophthalmologists are embracing innovative technologies and new approaches that are reshaping diagnosis and…
Advancements in femtosecond laser technology benefit surgeons and patients | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Wirestock) The field of refractive surgery has undergone multiple technological developments aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, optimizing workflows, and improving patient satisfaction. The VisuMax laser platform (Zeiss) is among the commercially available femtosecond laser systems and is used…
Precision strategy: Optimizing visual outcomes with advanced small-aperture lenses | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Wirestock) A recent Ophthalmology Times Case-Based Roundtable addressed the pathway to achieving optimized visual outcomes using an advanced small-aperture IOL (IC-8 Apthera; Bausch + Lomb Surgical). Mark Lobanoff, MD, an ophthalmologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota, shared the highlights…
Proactive strategies and sustained delivery advance glaucoma care | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock/Monkey Business) Proactive strategies in glaucoma care, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and physician decision-making, were the focus of a recent Ophthalmology Times Case-Based Roundtable, moderated by Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, a glaucoma specialist at Advanced Vision…
FDA issues Complete Response Letter to Sydnexis for SYD-101 pediatric myopia treatment | Ophthalmology Times
The FDA has requested additional evidence for Sydnexis’ SYD-101, a 0.01% atropine eye drop aimed at slowing myopia progression in children, despite positive outcomes from the STAR clinical trial. (Image credit: Ophthalmology Times) The FDA has sent a complete response…
The mechanics of presbyopia: From muscle movement to functional vision | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) Presbyopia-correcting eye drops share a common mechanism: They are miotic agents designed to create a smaller pupil. The power of the pupil to extend depth of focus is impressive, as observed in patients with smaller pupils who…
Q&A: Mario Romano discusses temperature during vitrectomy | Ophthalmology Times
Photo of Mario Romano at EURETINA 2025 Mario Romano, MD, PhD, a researcher from Humanitas University in Italy, discusses work on temperature control during vitrectomy. His research, supported by the Italian Ministry of Research, reveals significant temperature drops during eye…
Researchers assess atropine and cyclopentolate for detecting premyopia in young children | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) A comparison of 2 cycloplegic agents, atropine and cyclopentolate, in preschool children for cycloplegia found that atropine was associated with less myopic refraction compared with cyclopentolate and may potentially avoid the overestimation of premyopia prevalence,1 reported first…
STAAR and Broadwood clash over proposed Alcon merger | Ophthalmology Times
(Image Credit: AdobeStock) STAAR and Broadwood Partners have recently pleaded their case in the proposed merger between STAAR and Alcon, issuing statements both for and against the move, respectively. This follows the expiration of the “window shop” period in the…