Optometry and Vision Science
Feature issue: Advances in ocular surface research
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Optometry and Vision Science
Optometrists need to incorporate their understanding of the impact of dry eye disease in their patient management
SIGNIFICANCE
The impact of dry eye disease on patients’ daily lives is understood by optometrists, but they seldom use this understanding in their patient management.
PURPOSE
Dry eye disease can significantly impact a person’s daily life and…
Optometry and Vision Science
2023 Prentice Medal Award lecture: Ocular surface–related symptoms of discomfort and other stories
I have been fortunate to spend portions of my career in each of private practice, industry, and academia. At some times, these occupations have dictated the research direction, whereas, at others, curiosity has been allowed to dominate. This has result…
Optometry and Vision Science
Eye Tracking to Assess the Functional Consequences of Vision Impairment: A Systematic Review
BACKGROUND
Eye tracking is a promising method for objectively assessing functional visual capabilities, but its suitability remains unclear when assessing the vision of people with vision impairment. In particular, accurate eye tracking typically r…
Optometry and Vision Science
Case Report: Unilateral Hemispheric Hemorrhage with Bilateral Ptosis and Upgaze Palsy
SIGNIFICANCE
Determining the anatomic location of insult in cases of concurrent bilateral upgaze palsy with bilateral ptosis can be challenging because of the various overlapping pathways and shared functions. It is more commonly related to bilater…
Optometry and Vision Science
Case Series: Mixed Infectious Keratitis by Pythium insidiosum and Fungal Species
SIGNIFICANCE
This case series is the first to illustrate mixed infection from Pythium sp. and fungal species in corneal ulcer.
PURPOSE
This case series aimed to alert all toward the possibility of both Pythium sp. and fungal species infectio…
Optometry and Vision Science
Case Report: Remote Scleral Lens Fitting for High Toric Scleras in a Keratoconus Patient
SIGNIFICANCE
Technology plays a crucial role in customizing scleral lenses and improving lens alignment, especially in challenging scleral shapes. In addition, remote fitting technology allows optometrists to extend their expertise globally, empowe…