3007, 2020
AFOS celebrates five decades of delivering eye care through federal services
Its first organized meeting attracted 34 attendees; today, its membership is about 985.
3007, 2020
Aug. 5 deadline to apply for grants for community eye health and vision care projects
Healthy Eyes Healthy Children grants spread awareness and increase comprehensive vision services.
2907, 2020
Conjunctival lymphangiectasia: Possible signs of things unseen
Researchers suggest these generally uncommon eye surface lesions may help disclose undiagnosed Fabry disease, predict disease severity and possibly even function as biomarkers for treatment efficacy.
2207, 2020
Recharging the retina
Deep red beam of light shows improved eyesight in participants over 40, study says.
2207, 2020
Rogue hand sanitizers toxic, may cause methanol poisoning
What’s the rub with your hand sanitizer? The FDA warns health care providers that some products labeled to contain ethanol have tested positive for methanol.
1607, 2020
AOA finds allies in fight against new FTC contact lens prescription paperwork mandate
House appropriations subcommittee scolds FTC for effective date of new rule, seeks 2021 implementation.