Study: antimicrobial peptide-coated contact lenses are safe

Philadelphia—A recent study published in Optometry and Vision Science supported the biocompatibility of contact lenses coated with an antimicrobial peptide, which could help lower the risk of contact lens-related infections. » More

Ophthalmologists and ophthalmology trainees underestimate glaucoma risk

Melbourne, Australia—A study from the Centre for Eye Research Australia at the University of Melbourne found that comprehensive ophthalmologist and ophthalmology trainees who participated in an online multinational study to assess optic discs were about twice as likely to underestimate as to overestimate glaucoma risk. » More

New therapies aim to treat dry eye-related inflammation

Boston—Two new therapies are aiming to treat dry eye disease by targeting dry eye-related inflammation. » More

Topical corticosteroids early in bacterial keratitis may improve vision

San Francisco—Research from the University of California, San Francisco found that adding topical corticosteroids two to three days after starting topical antibiotics for the treatment of bacterial keratitis is linked to improved vision, according to a study recently published in JAMA Ophthalmology. » More