Ovs Announces
May 2013
in “
Optometry and Vision Science
”
TLDR Experience-dependent plasticity offers rehabilitation potential for macular degeneration, partial orthokeratology slows myopia, and axis misalignment affects astigmatism surgery effectiveness.
The document discussed various studies and findings in the field of optometry. Key highlights included the discovery of experience-dependent plasticity in patients with age-related macular degeneration, suggesting potential for perceptual learning as a rehabilitative approach. A study on myopia progression in Asian countries showed that partial orthokeratology slowed progression by 63% in high myopes. Axis misalignment in astigmatism surgery was found to be significant, potentially reducing correction effectiveness by 10%-20%. Contact lens studies revealed poor correlation between epithelial barrier function and staining, and protein deposits increased bacterial adhesion in some cases. Other topics included the evaluation of progressive addition lenses, age-related changes in corneal optics, and the use of confocal microscopy for dry eye assessment. Additionally, a case report highlighted the use of topical bimatoprost for eyelash regrowth in trichotillomania patients, and a new technique for identifying demodex in eyelash follicles was introduced.
