Lynda Charters

The trial results show promising for the evaluated gene therapy for the treatments of LCA, showing significant vision improvements in pediatric patients.

A study reveals atropine induces less myopic refraction than cyclopentolate in preschoolers, impacting premyopia diagnosis and intervention strategies.

Considering rapid increases in myopia, authors conducted a longitudinal cohort study of twins and their parents with the goal of exploring the intergenerational changes in the myopia epidemic in China.

A study reveals that repetitive head impacts in college football players do not significantly affect smooth pursuit eye movement velocity during a season.

Canadian researchers reveal increased complications in cataract surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting risks and factors affecting outcomes.

Potential loss to follow-up is a critical issue for these patients with glaucoma.

Mark your calendars: On September 26 and 27, 2025, the Ophthalmology Times and Optometry Times EyeCon 2025 conference will convene at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.

A new study explores the "drusen ooze" hypothesis, revealing how drusen can regress without atrophy in age-related macular degeneration.

The presence of AMD predicted an increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality in patients with a high risk of CVD, even in the early stages of AMD.

A study reveals Hispanic patients face lower success rates in trabeculectomy with MMC compared to European patients, highlighting significant disparities in glaucoma surgery outcomes.

Surgical tools improve Schlemm canal access and enable earlier glaucoma care.

Surgeons navigate unpredictable healing and anatomy with customized strategies.

Opioids like fentanyl effectively prevent sneezing during propofol sedation for periocular injections, enhancing patient safety in ophthalmic procedures.

Fovea-sparing, multifocal, and bilateral lesions exhibited the fastest growth rates.

A complex case of uveitis linked to syphilis highlights the need for thorough history-taking and multidisciplinary management in diagnosis and treatment.

Hidden signs of systemic disease, including heart attacks, may first reveal themselves through visual symptoms or subtle patient cues in the exam chair.

New research findings reveal that increased physical activity significantly slows visual field loss in patients with glaucoma, highlighting exercise as a potential protective factor.

Ocular salvage and preservation of vision are essentially dependent on early diagnosis, and several studies have been conducted to identify the factors leading to delayed diagnosis at presentation.