June 17, 2026

$1M Grant for Genetic Cataract Research

Lurie Children’s ophthalmologist receives $1 million National Institutes of Health grant to study pediatric cataract genetics

The Ophthalmologist

June 09, 2026

Side Effects: Context Is the Diagnosis

This week's research makes one thing clear: who someone is before they get sick — their relationships, their partner's health, the back of their eye — is doing a lot of work medicine is only beginning to account for.

Conexiant

June 02, 2026

Does Iris Color Affect Atropine?

Meta-analysis examines whether iris color influences atropine 0.01% and 0.05% efficacy in myopia

The Ophthalmologist

May 26, 2026

Vitamin D May Reflect Myopia Risk

Narrative review linked lower vitamin D levels to greater myopia risk and higher omega-3 intake to lower risk, though outdoor exposure may explain the vitamin D association.

Conexiant

May 25, 2026

Gene Therapy Reaches XLRS Milestone

Atsena Therapeutics reports positive interim data for XLRS gene therapy

The Ophthalmologist

May 21, 2026

Screen Time Linked to Higher Myopia Odds

Meta-analysis found odds rose most sharply between 1 and 4 hours of daily digital screen exposure before increasing more gradually thereafter

Conexiant

May 15, 2026

CORE Highlights Pediatric Lens Benefits

New Contact Lens Update explores safety, benefits, and real-world outcomes of prescribing contact lenses to children

The Ophthalmologist

May 15, 2026

Music May Ease Anxiety in Eye Clinics

Background music and multimedia exposure were associated with lower patient-reported anxiety in a quasi-experimental ophthalmology clinic study that used existing clinic audiovisual infrastructure at no additional cost.

Conexiant

May 13, 2026

Diabetes Risk Scores: Beyond Glucose

Multi-ancestry polygenic models identify high-risk patients traditional screening may miss.

Conexiant

May 12, 2026

Astigmatism Up After COVID Restrictions

Researchers identified delayed corneal changes in schoolchildren that emerged after myopia rates had already increased during the pandemic.

Conexiant