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Information about several ophthalmic papers discussed during the 2006 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting held in Florida. The topics of the papers presented include the anti-infective and anti-inflammatory drugs, advances in dry-eye treatment and management and eye diseases pathology. The event was attended by more than 10,200 participants and researchers.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium on Innovations in the Management of Ocular Surface Disease is presented. Topics of discussion include Opportunities to Specialize in ocular surface disease and the Role of Systemic Disease. The symposium featured several Optometry Diplomate including Paul M. Karpecki, Douglas K. Devries and Arthur Epstein.

In this article, the author reports on a conference wherein age-related eye disease study and the modifications related to the vitamin formulation were discussed. He mentions the therapeutic aspects related to the refinement and optimization of eye disorders. He further reveals the posters and papers of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Information about several papers discussed at the East Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium on the new advancements in diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma is presented. Topics include the new developments in diagnosis of glaucoma and new ideas for management of glaucoma patients. The symposium featured several optometrists including John Flanagan, Tony Realini, and Richard J. Madonna.

Information about several papers discussed during the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting on optometry is presented. The meeting highlights several research findings on compliance, nutritional benefits, surgical achievements, and the impact of gene variants on the potential development of glaucoma. Specifically, the event regards the studies on gene mapping, the connection of blood flow to the glaucomatous process and the rates of surgical success.

Information about several papers discussed during a roundtable focusing on dry eye and ocular surface disease is presented. Topics highlight the latest alternatives in nutraceuticals, anti-inflammatories, antibiotics and hygiene of the eye, further centering on meibomian glands and their function. Among the optometrists that comprised the panel discussion include Art Epstein, John Schachet and Mile Brujic.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium sponsored by Alcon on the challenges and opportunities in dry-eye is presented. Topics include the basic information of dry-eye, the ocular surface microenvironment, and the causes of dry-eye. The symposium featured several panel of experts including Dr. James McCulley, Dr. Francis S. Mah, and Dr. Vilavun Puangsricharern.

Information about several papers discussed at the "5th International Conference of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society: Basic Science and Clinical Relevance" on September 2007 in Sicily, Italy is presented. It was participated by almost 500 basic scientists, clinicians and industry representatives specializing in the interdisciplinary study of tears and the ocular surface. The Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society sponsored this event.

Information about several papers discussed at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting on ocular surface disease is presented. Charles B. Slonim shares that when talking about ocular surface inflammatory disease, one thinks of keratitis, conjunctivitis and blepharitis which bring to mind diagnoses within those categories. It was also mentioned that the predisposing factors for dry eye disease include aging, menopause, allergy response, environmental stresses and others.

Information about the papers discussed at the 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) conference is presented. It is stated that the ophthalmology community is examining various ways regarding the right technology to be used to assess glaucoma care including scanning laser polarimetry (GDx), scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (HRT) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). It highlights the results of the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) discussed during the meeting. INSET: Follow-up on 2006 Roundtable.

Information about several papers discussed during the meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in the U.S. in 2007 is presented. A number of presentations on refractive topics, ranging from flapmaking comparisons to examinations of dark-adapted pupil size, had been seen. In addition, it had also been discussed some investigations of ectasia and how different procedures may weaken the cornea.

Part II. Summarizes some of the papers and posters on the cornea and contact lenses that were presented at the 2004 Association for Vision in Research and Ophthalmology Meeting. Hypoxic stress levels and physiologically effective Dk/t values for combination contact lens systems; Comfort and vision with inverted soft contact lenses; Effects on the rabbit cornea of reversed geometry ortho-k lens wear.

Information about several studies on the topic of cornea and contact lens care, presented at the 2013 American Academy of Optometry meeting, is presented. Papers include Anterior chamber characteristics in normal, keratoconus suspect and keratoconic eyes, Mathematical model evaluation of soft contact lens fit, and Repeatability of the contact lens risk survey.

Information about several papers discussed at the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit that was held in San Francisco, California in October 2009 is presented. Topics include the financing opportunities and hindrances in ophthalmic device and pharmaceutical companies, investment and product development. The summit featured 12 private companies chief executive officers (CEOs) from the industry.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium on the rapid increase of the outbreak of contact lens-related Fusarium keratitis is presented. It is stated that even with the quick action, Singapore Eye Research Institute reported that in 68 Fusarium keratitis infections, 54 of which occurred in the year before the February 2006 cases. Five patients required corneal transplants. In the U.S., 164 cases are reported which were confirmed between June 1, 2005 and June 30, 2006.

Information about several papers discussed at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 2006 is presented. A range of topics were presented at the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day from the latest refractile laser results to the data on implants. The symposium featured several specialists including Anelise Wallau, George Waring and Stephen Slade.

Information about several papers discussed at the 2010 American Academy of Optometry (AAO) meeting in San Francisco, California is presented. Topics include long-time smokers are prone to get long anterior zonule (LAZ), myopia progression on dual-focus contact lenses, and product announcements. The meeting featured new officers of AAO including Karla Zadnik, Bernard J. Dolan, and Barbara Caffery.

Information about several papers discussed during the 2010 International Vision Expo East held in New York City on March 18-21, 2010 is presented. Topics include on-site feedback of the celebration, new technology for health and eye care, and attendance figures and exhibitors. The exposition featured several optometrists including Thomas M. Barreto, Dick Russo, and Tom Loughran.

Information about several papers discussed at the International Vision Expo East at the Javits Convention Center in New York City on March 26-29, 2009. The event was attended by those who are willing to see and purchase new products, as well as learn new knowledge and skills about medical practice. It also featured the new themed floor layout of the city and the continuing front for the practitioners.

Information about several papers discussed during the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Ophthalmic Devices meeting held in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 2008 is presented. The event, the panel dismissed a proposal to incorporate two-hour staining testing, due to lack of substantive data and they discussed ways of addressing the issue on the incidence of Acanthamoeba and Fusarium keratitis. INSET: Three New Deans Take Charge.

Information about several research papers discussed at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) meeting is presented. Researchers highlighted the importance of measuring central corneal thickness. Reports on ways to identify predictors of clinically significant macular edema after cataract surgery, use of an intraocular lens (IOL) to prevent endophthalmitis, and use of phakic IOL in patients with high amounts of myopia.

Information about several papers discussed at the Fifth Annual meeting of the Optometric Glaucoma Society on issues and developments related to angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) is presented. Dr. Harry Quigley's many contributions in ophthalmology were honored and speakers discussed the model and proper approach on glaucoma. The meeting featured several ophthalmologists, including Balwantray Chauhan, Ronald Harwerth and William Hare.

Provides information on the Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS), an organization composed of optometrists and scientists. Goal of enhancing optometry's understanding of glaucoma; Synopsis of papers presented at the organization's third annual meeting, held in December 2004; Meeting's focus on the role of the optic nerve in glaucoma.