A proposed rule from the Department of Education would limit graduate students enrolled in advanced practice nursing programs to borrowing a maximum of $20,500 per year and $100,000 for life.“This rule is short-sighted, because this is a time in our na…
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Man referred for binocular diplopia, retroorbital pain
An 84-year-old man was referred to the oculoplastic service at Tufts Medical Center/New England Eye Center for evaluation of 3 months of binocular diplopia and right retroorbital pain. Outside imaging had revealed a right orbital mass.The patient had a…
Celebrating 21 years of SkyVision
When I opened my laptop this morning, up popped a message on LinkedIn: Congratulations on 21 years at Allergan!Stopped me in my tracks, to be honest. That is as long as my practice, SkyVision Centers, has been in existence. I have been an active consul…
Cataract surgery challenging in highly myopic eyes
Cataract surgery in the highly myopic patient, typically defined by an axial length greater than 26 mm, represents one of the most demanding scenarios in refractive cataract surgery.While these patients often have the most to gain in terms of visual qu…
VIDEO: Real-world data on aflibercept 8 mg expected in 2026
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this expert perspective from Retina 2026, Murtaza K. Adam, MD, of Colorado Retina Associates, discusses real-world data coming in 2026.He said he is excited about data on Eylea HD (aflibercept 8 mg, Regeneron).Adam said there is a…
White House picks NIH director Bhattacharya to run CDC for now
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, has been picked to also serve as acting director of the CDC, a White House official confirmed to Healio.Bhattacharya will oversee both agencies until a permanent CDC director is nominated and confirmed, the offic…
FDA expands age indication for EVO ICL
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.The FDA approved an expanded age indication for the EVO/EVO+ Visian Implantable Collamer Lens in the U.S.Previously approved for patients between the ages of 21 to 45 ye…
VIDEO: Ocubio streamlines access to serum tears for patients with neurotrophic keratitis
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this expert perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2026, Jennifer M. Loh, MD, discusses Ocubio’s role in providing an “easy way” for patients with neurotrophic keratitis or dry eye to receive serum tears needed for treatment.“While we know…
Axpaxli meets primary endpoint vs. aflibercept in wet AMD
In a phase 3 trial, Axpaxli, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, achieved its superiority primary endpoint vs. aflibercept for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration, according to a press release from Ocular Therapeutix.“Despite advances in [ne…
Financial hardship has significant impact on cancer-related pain
Patients who have financial hardships have a significantly higher likelihood of experiencing moderate or severe cancer-related pain than those who do not.A retrospective analysis also showed patients with financial hardship have higher rates of opioid …
Ophthalmologists: Encourage use of protective eye wear in sports
Sports-related injuries are extremely common in every eye doctor’s practice.These injuries are more common in younger patients between the ages of 10 and 19 years, in male patients, during competition vs. practice and especially when protective eye wea…
Ophthalmologists: Encourage use of protective eye wear in sports
Sports-related injuries are extremely common in every eye doctor’s practice.These injuries are more common in younger patients between the ages of 10 and 19 years, in male patients, during competition vs. practice and especially when protective eye wea…
Alcon launches Total30 monthly multifocal toric lens in US
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.Total30 multifocal for astigmatism, a monthly toric lens for patients with presbyopia, is now available in the U.S., according to a press release from Alcon.The lens fea…
Senate committee holds hearing on physician burnout
Expert witnesses discussed the impact of federal regulations and administrative burden on physician burnout in a recent hearing held by the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging.“Today, we will look at how Washington’s regulations and red tape play in…
What are the key requirements for a sports team eye specialist?
Click here to read the Cover Story, “Prevention, prompt multidisciplinary care key in sports-related ocular injuries.”There are some basic requirements that allow you to become a sports team eye specialist.You have to be a board-certified, fellowship-t…
What are the key requirements for a sports team eye specialist?
Click here to read the Cover Story, “Prevention, prompt multidisciplinary care key in sports-related ocular injuries.”There are some basic requirements that allow you to become a sports team eye specialist.You have to be a board-certified, fellowship-t…
Nighttime visual disturbances caused by variety of factors
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Nighttime visual disturbances are a common experience for many patients, with a number of potential contributing factors, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye 2026.Jay S. Pepose, MD, PhD, of Pepose Vision Institute, said that commo…
Cataract surgery measurements unaffected by Miebo in dry eye
In patients with dry eye disease, Miebo before cataract surgery had no impact on the accuracy of preoperative measurements and predicted refractive error, according to a study published in Ophthalmology and Therapy.Patients who received Miebo (perfluor…
Prevention, multidisciplinary care key in sports-related eye injuries
Sports-related ocular injuries represent a significant percentage of ocular trauma cases.With the growing number of people participating in sports and recreational physical activities, the incidence rate of these injuries is steadily on the rise.Recent…
Prevention, multidisciplinary care key in sports-related eye injuries
Click here to read the Point/Counter to this Cover Story.Sports-related ocular injuries represent a significant percentage of ocular trauma cases.With the growing number of people participating in sports and recreational physical activities, the incide…