Category Archives: Optometry

Wearing OK Contact Lenses Every Night Can Restore Age-Related Loss of Near Vision Philadelphia, Pa. (April 1, 2013) – By middle age, most people have age-related declines in near vision (presbyopia) requiring bifocals or reading glasses.  An emerging technique called … Continue reading →

Study Confirms Rapid Effectiveness of Temporary, Nonsurgical Alternative to LASIK Philadelphia, Pa. (March 04, 2013) – A contact lens technique called overnight orthokeratology (OK) brings rapid improvement in vision for nearsighted patients.  Now a new study shows that OK treatment … Continue reading →

TCG6VMVXE8WX Comprehensive Visual Evaluation Needed after Any TBI, Suggests Study in Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (February 4, 2013) – Visual symptoms and abnormalities occur at high rates in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI)—including Iraq and Afghanistan War … Continue reading →

Study Shows Decreased Focus on Internal Facial Features in AMD, Reports Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (January 7, 2012) – Abnormalities of eye movement and fixation may contribute to difficulty in perceiving and recognizing faces among older adults with … Continue reading →

Avoid Handling EW/CW Lenses at Night, Suggests Study in Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (December 10, 2012) – For people using 30-day extended-wear/continuous-wear (EW/CW) contact lenses, replacing lenses at night doesn’t lower the risk of complications compared to changing … Continue reading →

New Test Device Allows ‘More Real-Life Modeling’ of Contact Lens Wear, Reports Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (November 5, 2012) – Modern contact lens materials are prone to drying when exposed to air, which contributes to the buildup of … Continue reading →

Simple Test May Help in Assessing Common Clinical Problem, Reports Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (October 3, 2012) – A simple test of eyelid sensitivity may help vision professionals in evaluating one of the most common eye-related symptoms:  dry … Continue reading →

Focus on New Advances to Help Improve Mobility and Functioning for Patients Whose Vision Can’t Be Corrected Philadelphia, Pa. (September 5, 2012) – Millions of Americans have poor vision that can’t be corrected by conventional glasses or contact lenses.  But … Continue reading →

‘Immersion’ Brings Increases in Motion Sickness and Other Symptoms, Reports Optometry and Vision Science Philadelphia, Pa. (July 2, 2012) – Watching 3D movies can “immerse” you in the experience—but can also lead to visual symptoms and even motion sickness, reports … Continue reading →