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08/08/2025

Hey , as kids get ready to go back to school you can do a quick eye test at home to see if you need to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor.

A lot of eye diseases don’t show symptoms early on, and they can only be found by an eye doctor.

But an online vision test can help detect changes in vision. To learn what supplies you’ll need and what steps to take, check out this article from the American Academy of Ophthalmology:

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08/08/2025

07/08/2025

Two SITA-Faster Tests per Visit Detects Glaucoma Progression Six Months Earlier
A recent study demonstrated empirical data for the use of frontloaded visual field tests in patients with the early form of the condition.

“Implementing frontloaded visual fields in a glaucoma clinic increased detection of glaucoma progression using mean deviation in comparison to the clinical standard of performing only one test per eye per visit,” the study authors noted.

Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/two-sitafaster-tests-per-visit-detects-glaucoma-progression-six-months-earlier

07/08/2025

: What’s the best thing you can do for your as you get older? Get an annual ! Even if you have good vision now, you should visit an eye doctor at least once a year. They can check to make sure your eyes are healthy and on track. Learn more about how to care for your vision as you age: https://brnw.ch/21wUIJG.

06/08/2025

06/08/2025

Novel Systemic Marker Identifies Diabetes Patients at High Risk of DR
Postprandial C-peptide to glucose ratio exhibited a significant association with both mild and moderate NPDR, as well as vision-threatening retinopathy.

“We found that, compared with insulin resistance, the parameters indicative of β-cell function were more related to DR independent of duration of diabetes, HbA1c and some other confounding factors,” the researchers wrote in their paper for Translational Vision Science & Technology. “More importantly,” they continued, “postprandial C-peptide to glucose ratio showed the most significant association with the occurrence and progression of DR, which could act as a promising systemic marker in predicting patients at a high risk of developing DR,” especially vision-threatening presentations.

Keep reading: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/novel-systemic-marker-identifies-diabetes-patients-at-high-risk-of-dr

05/08/2025

Fuchs’ Patients May be Helped by Smoking Cessation, Moderating Salt Intake
These and other systemic health factors were analyzed for links with the corneal disease. Cardiovascular and nutritional factors seem to be related, one study finds.

The group of Fuchs’ patients generally had higher rates of cardiovascular diseases, with trends toward significance in congestive heart failure, hypertension and coronary artery disease, while significance was reached with hyperlipidemia and atrial fibrillation. What’s more, the authors of the study point out that the greater sodium intake also observed further suggests a cardiovascular phenotype, since excess sodium consumption is a cardiovascular risk factor. This link with Fuchs’ may be explained by a possible shared mechanism of corneal endothelial dysfunction and systemic vascular health, with sodium potentially exacerbating risks to both systemic and ocular health.

Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/fuchs-patients-may-be-helped-by-smoking-cessation-moderating-salt-intake

05/08/2025

Published June 15, 2025 In the Know for Neuroprotection Much research is going into developing nicotinamide to treat patients with glaucoma. Will it work? By Jessica Steen, OD Glaucoma remains a leading cause of irreversible blindness, yet many patients demonstrate visually threatening progression d...

04/08/2025

Have you seen our ? Take a peek at the intricate network of blood vessels surrounding the center of the retina (the part of your eye responsible for sharp, central vision. These tiny branches play a big role in helping you read, drive, and recognize faces!

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02/08/2025

Stargardt Vision Loss is Tied to Age of Symptom Onset
Researchers mapped the course of VA decline but said this metric is too variable for use as a therapeutic trial endpoint.

The authors concluded in their paper that despite visual acuity’s being an unsuitable primary endpoint, knowledge of “age-of-onset dependent trajectories of visual acuity decline will help clinicians counsel their patients.”

Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/stargardt-vision-loss-is-tied-to-age-of-symptom-onset

01/08/2025

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Dry eye is more than just an annoyance, it can cause burning, blurred vision, and discomfort that affects daily life. Whether it’s from aging, screen time, or environmental factors, help is available.

Learn the signs and explore ways to manage dry eye with this resource: https://brnw.ch/21wUzIi

31/07/2025

Do you know your Eye-Q?? Test your eye health knowledge with this quick quiz!

For example, what can help protect your eyes when you’re outside?

Take the quiz and share your score in the comments!!

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