Ophthopedia Update: Effect of sleep on glaucoma not well understood: NEW ORLEANS — Sleep evaluation should be an integral part of glaucoma management, according to a speaker.
“The nighttime period is our blind spot in glaucoma care,” Kaweh Mansouri, MD, MPH, said… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Topcon Healthcare, RadiusXR introduce wearable perimeter: NEW ORLEANS — RadiusXR and strategic partner Topcon Healthcare introduced a novel wearable perimeter at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
RadiusXR designed the hardware platform… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: LAL offers high chance of achieving goals in post-refractive eyes: NEW ORLEANS — The Light Adjustable Lens offers patients who previously underwent refractive surgery the highest chance to achieve their refractive goals, according to a speaker.
In a… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Diet, cardiovascular health, social factors impact glaucoma risk: NEW ORLEANS — Although polygenic risk scores can be a useful tool in glaucoma, ophthalmologists should also be aware of patient lifestyle and environmental factors, according to a… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Mix-and-match approach to RLE may improve patient satisfaction: NEW ORLEANS — Implanting different IOLs in refractive lens exchange may improve patient satisfaction, according to a speaker at Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day at the American… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Carrot to acquire GreenMan Vision: NEW ORLEANS — Carrot, formerly known as Virtual Field, has an agreement to acquire GreenMan Vision, according to a press release.
GreenMan is the company behind InSightVR, a virtual reality platform that allows… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: What is ‘healthy light’? Permanent transition to LED bulbs may cause potential harms: By 2027, LED lighting will be the predominant source of artificial light available worldwide, after a permanent transition that some physicians are concerned will… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: ‘We need healthcare voices’ for health education on TV, online: NEW YORK — Now more than ever, perspectives from people working in healthcare are needed outside of the clinic, according to a speaker at the 2026 Women in Nephrology Leadership… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Healio AI makes Eyecelerator debut: NEW ORLEANS — Healio AI is an invaluable tool for all ophthalmic practices, according to a speaker at Eyecelerator@AAO.
“This is a platform that has a strong tradition within ophthalmology,” Healio | OSN… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Premium IOLs will drive market growth through 2030: NEW ORLEANS — The ophthalmic market continues to grow each year, driven primarily by an aging population, according to a presenter at Eyecelerator@AAO.
During a market update, Kristen Harmon… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Epioxa shows durability in long-term extension study: Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Please check back soon for updates.
Epioxa, an epithelium-on corneal cross-linking therapy for keratoconus, demonstrated positive outcomes in visual… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Nobel Prize awarded to optogenetics researchers: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists involved with pioneering research into optogenetics, the study of how nerve cells shape feelings and behaviors in the… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Q&A: ACP updates guidance on ethical AI use: In a new position paper, ACP detailed key principles for ethical, responsible AI use in healthcare.
AI — when implemented thoughtfully — has the potential to strengthen clinical decision-making, advance… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Lynx pattern scanning laser shows high efficiency, low levels of pain in study: VIENNA — In the first 10 patients treated in a study, the Lynx pattern scanning laser system showed the ability to perform panretinal photocoagulation quickly,… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Experts examine FDA's review of SYD-101, genetic testing for myopia: In October 2025, the FDA issued a complete response letter to Sydnexis regarding SYD-101, an investigational formulation of low-dose atropine 0.01%. Despite achieving its primary… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Panel examines myopia control spectacle lenses, pediatric imaging: The myopia epidemic continues to pose a significant international challenge, but the eye care community has made strides in reducing its progression in pediatric patients.
In… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Governance key to balancing AI augmentation, risk for deskilling: An aircraft’s autopilot can guide every aspect of a flight, from takeoff to landing. But it is expected, and reassuring to know, that a pilot has the skills to intervene and assume… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Q&A: How women physicians can find joy in personal finance: Brittne Halford, MD, MPH, paid off $138,000 in medical school debt in 2 years and 9 months without feeling (terribly) deprived of the good things in life.
“I am from a family that’s rich in… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Case study: Claw-like part of insect found in lid abscess: The orbital septum is a thin fibrous membrane that separates the preseptal soft tissue from the postseptal orbital contents.
The septum begins at the orbital rim, where it attaches directly… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Study shows long-term efficacy, safety of aflibercept 0.4 mg in ROP: VIENNA — Aflibercept 0.4 mg intravitreal injection in preterm and low birthweight infants with acute-phase retinopathy of prematurity was effective and well tolerated over 5 years… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews