An elevated polygenic risk score may serve as a prognostic biomarker for identifying patients with open-angle glaucoma who are predisposed to rapid visual field decline. A higher polygenic risk score ...

Greater variability in systolic blood pressure between clinic visits can predict visual field progression in primary open-angle glaucoma.

Video game therapy combined with eye patching may improve visual acuity, stereoacuity, and fixation stability in pediatric strabismus.

As vaccination rates drop nationwide, the virus is moving beyond insulated communities, overwhelming public health departments constrained by shoestring budgets. HealthDay News — Ben Dowse hadn’t ...

Continuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) into early pregnancy seems not to be associated with the risk for nonlive birth, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis shows 0.01% to 0.05% atropine can effectively manage myopia progression. Low-dose atropine at 0.01% to 0.05% may be effective at slowing progression of myopia ...

Combining an ultrasonic atomization of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs with artificial tears improves outcomes in dry eye disease compared with artificial tears alone. Chinese herbal medicine ...

Top food researchers have teamed up on a special issue of the American Journal of Public Health to push policymakers for stricter action on ultra-processed foods (UPFs). HealthDay News — Top food ...

Standard interventions and protocols for myopia control demonstrate limited efficacy in pediatric patients with inherited retinal diseases. Low dose atropine may have little effect on myopic ...

Image Credit: Getty Images This commentary, from an AOA Federal Relations & Advocacy representative, explores recent legislative initiatives on the optometric scope of practice and the regulation of ...

President Donald Trump has ordered federal health agencies to review and potentially narrow the list of vaccines recommended for kids. HealthDay News — President Donald Trump has ordered federal ...