OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE

Efficacy comparison of repeated low-level red-light therapy and orthokeratology lenses for myopia control
Sun JR, Du ZQ and Wu GY
This study aimed to compare and analyze the efficacy of repeated low-level red-light therapy and orthokeratology lenses for myopia control in children.
Case report: Acute macular neuroretinopathy post-COVID-19 infection
Mohamad NA, Yong MH, Mohd Khialdin S and Bastion MC
Acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN) is a rare disease that causes transient or permanent visual disturbance. The exact etiology remains unknown, but vascular compromise of the deep retinal capillary plexus was postulated as the main mechanism. Retinal vascular event post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection is recently highlighted during the pandemic, which includes AMN.
Exploring cognitive overload in adults with visual impairment: The association between concentration and fatigue
Veldman MHJ, Adanç B, van Rens GHMB, van Nispen RMA and van der Aa HPA
This research contributes to the concept of cognitive overload and the association between concentration and fatigue in individuals with visual impairment (VI). Gaining more insight into these and other factors explaining cognitive overload is essential for a better understanding, prevention, and treatment of fatigue severity in individuals with VI.
A pilot study of the impact of repeated blink refrainment on ocular surface temperature and the interblink period
Li W, Graham AD and Lin MC
This study examines a potential stress test of repeated blink refrainment and its effects on the interblink period and the rate of evaporative ocular surface cooling. Such a test could aid in the study of computer vision syndrome, in which screen users unconsciously delay blinking, leading to onset of symptoms.
Extended release of ciprofloxacin from commercial silicone-hydrogel and conventional hydrogel contact lenses containing vitamin E diffusion barriers
Al Atrach M, Phan CM and Jones LW
Vitamin E could be used as a coating with commercial silicone hydrogel lenses to extend the release of various ophthalmic drugs. This concept could provide a promising approach to improve overall ocular therapeutic outcomes for topical ocular drugs.
Feature Issue: Advances in Refractive Error Research
Vision corrections used by presbyopic orienteers
Latham K, Abbott LPH and Timmis MA
Evaluating the visual challenges and refractive correction solutions of presbyopic orienteers identifies features of relevance to optometric management of the visual needs of active presbyopes.
Baseline factors associated with myopia progression and axial elongation over 30 months in children 5 to 12 years of age
Weise KK, Repka MX, Zhu Y, Manny RE, Raghuram A, Chandler DL, Summers AI, Lee KA, Kehler LAF, Pang Y, Allen MS, Anderson HA, Erzurum SA, Golden RP, Koutnik CA, Kuo AF, Lenhart PD, Mokka PL, Petersen DB, Ticho BH, Wiecek EK, Yin H, Beaulieu WT, Kraker RT, Holmes JM, Cotter SA and
This study aimed to identify baseline factors associated with greater myopia progression and axial elongation in children with myopia.
Experiences of life and intersectionality of people with low vision: A qualitative approach
Oviedo-Cáceres MDP, Arias-Valencia S and Hernández-Quirama A
Low vision is a public health priority disability condition. People with this condition face multiple types of discrimination in a society that is not accustomed to diversity.
Longitudinal refractive errors over 36 months in Hispanic and Black children
Pang Y, Li Q, Block SS and Wang J
This study brings awareness of racial/ethnic difference of refractive error characteristics in clinics.
Empowering optometrists with evidence: The American Academy of Optometry and Cochrane Eyes and Vision Educational Program
Li T, Liu S, Cotter SA, Roberts TL and Harb E
Ocular thermography and clinical measurements in symptomatic and asymptomatic soft contact lens wearers
Moghadas M, Nosch DS, Käser E, Klostermeier J, Santer V, Demian P, Bertolini G and Lamrani M
Symptoms of dryness and discomfort are the main reasons for contact lens dropout. Clinical tests for this purpose are invasive or subjective. Ocular thermography may help to assess the ocular discomfort and dryness in a noninvasive and objective manner.
Moderate-severe peripheral neuropathy in diabetes associated with an increased risk of dry eye disease
Tummanapalli SS, Wang LL, Dhanapalaratnam R, Poynten A, Papas EB, Krishnan AV and Markoulli M
This study establishes an increased risk of developing dry eye disease (DED) in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy using validated diagnostic criteria for both conditions.
Does the palpebral morphology influence the tear meniscus height between Caucasian and Asian eyes?
Guinel M and Bitton E
The central lower TMH is used as a clinical measure of tear volume in the assessment of contact lens candidates and patients with dry eyes. Ethnic differences in eyelid morphology may influence the measurement of the TMH. Furthermore, with the advent of larger contact lenses, such as scleral lenses, it would be of clinical value to assess the TMH centrally and peripherally. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the TMH at different positions along the palpebral margin between Caucasian and Asian eyes.
Corneal hypersensitivity to cold stimuli in symptomatic computer users
Talens-Estarelles C, Golebiowski B, Ehrmann K, García-Lázaro S, Cerviño A and Stapleton F
Prolonged computer use may result in repeated stimulation of the ocular surface due to ocular dryness, potentially leading to alterations in its sensitivity.
Advances in Ocular Surface Research Feature Issue
Craig JP, Wolffsohn JS and
Psychometric properties and diagnostic performance of three dry eye questionnaires in Italian: OSDI, OSDI-6, and SPEED
Facchin A and Boccardo L
Psychometric questionnaires are highly valuable instruments in clinical practice as they make subjective symptoms easier to measure. Recently, a short version of the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire was developed, named OSDI-6.
Mentoring to build future editorial talent
Twa M
Spectral transmission of commercially available high-energy visible light-filtering spectacle lenses
Rampersad N and Carlson A
High-energy visible (HEV) light-filtering spectacle lenses are being widely promoted despite limited evidence to support their use. The spectral transmission properties of commercially available lenses varied, particularly in the HEV light region, and they do not perform in the same way for transmission of ultraviolet (UV)-A and HEV light.
Influence of age and race on axial elongation in myopic children: A systematic review and meta-regression
Brennan NA, Shamp W, Maynes E, Cheng X and Bullimore MA
Axial elongation is the basis of progression in primary myopia and the preferred metric to monitor its evolution. We conducted a meta-regression to model axial elongation and its associated factors in children with low to moderate myopia.
Running the enrollment numbers on ophthalmic clinical trials in the United States
Pucker AD, Derthick N and Scott L
This is one of the first reports to summarize the enrollment metrics for ophthalmology trials completed in the United States (US).