Justin Cooper

6 days ago | healio.com | Justin Cooper

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1 week ago | healio.com | Justin Cooper

Key takeaways:RetInSight’s algorithms analyze OCT images to detect and monitor retinal diseases. The acquisition will bring AI-powered monitoring to the Harmony clinical data management system. Topcon Healthcare acquired RetInSight, an Austria-based company that develops AI-driven software for eye care professionals, according to a Topcon press release.

1 week ago | healio.com | Justin Cooper

Key takeaways:Toric IOLs and femtosecond laser arcuate keratotomy were comparable in the overall cohort. Residual astigmatism was lower with toric IOLs in patients with against-the-rule astigmatism or astigmatism above 1.5 D. Patients with astigmatism above 1.5 D or against-the-rule astigmatism had significantly less residual astigmatism with toric IOL implantation than with femtosecond laser arcuate keratotomy, according to a study.

1 week ago | healio.com | Justin Cooper

Key takeaways:The American Academy of Optometric Medicine and Surgery added several procedures to its qualification list. Optometrists in 20 states can now potentially become fellows. More optometrists now have the opportunity to become a fellow of the American Academy of Optometric Medicine and Surgery, with the addition of several procedures to its potential qualifications. “This is recognizing excellence in eye care in what we do so well,” Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, FAAOMS, told Healio.

1 week ago | healio.com | Justin Cooper

Key takeaways:Optometrists rated refractive error as the top factor warranting myopia control, not “gold standard” axial length. “Enormous profitability” is expected from upcoming myopia control products. PARK CITY, Utah — Many eye care professionals have knowledge gaps that pose “a significant risk” to the adoption of myopia management practices, according to a speaker at Eyecelerator.