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Optometrists, don’t forget to submit your photos to the Comprehensive Eye Care Section’s Ocular Photography Contest! The submission window closes on July 1 at 11:45 PM CST. The Grand Prize winner from each category will receive complimentary registration to Academy 2026 Anaheim. Four Honorable Mentions, two from each category, will also be awarded, with all photos displayed at the annual meeting. For more information, please visit bit.ly/4eJNHVJ #Academy26 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #Ocular #ocularphotography

📍 21st International Conference on Ophthalmology and Vision Science 📅 Dates: September 21-22, 2026 🏢 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands 📲 Register Now: ophthalmologycongress.insigh… 📲 WhatsApp: 442880090005 #Ophthalmology #VisionScience #Amsterdam2026

☕ ☕ ☕ Enjoy your Sunday morning coffee with this Healio Eye-Mail News Brief! ☕ ☕ ☕ Dr. Alwell Maduakolam shares his perspective on the article ‘Age, education predict effective cataract surgery coverage.’ bit.ly/4dYxdai #Fellows $#Optometry #VisionScience

Did You Know Your Eye Uses Six Muscles to Move? 👁️💪 Eye movement depends on a remarkable team of six extraocular muscles that work together with extraordinary precision. These muscles allow the eyes to move up, down, left, right, and in complex coordinated directions while maintaining clear, single vision. Every day, they help us read, drive, track moving objects, maintain balance, and quickly shift focus between targets. The brain continuously coordinates these muscles so both eyes remain aligned and work together as a team. Even small disruptions in muscle function or nerve control can lead to symptoms such as double vision, eye misalignment, or difficulty focusing. Understanding the role of the extraocular muscles provides insight into the complexity of the visual system and the remarkable coordination required for normal vision. 👁️ At My Eye Consultants, Dr. Andrew Lu and Dr. Luis W. Lu provide comprehensive eye examinations and evaluations for eye movement disorders, double vision, neuro-ophthalmic conditions, and complex vision concerns. 📍 845 E Warner Rd, Suite 101, Chandler, AZ 85225 📞 480.590.0505 🌐 myeyeconsultants.com We proudly serve patients throughout Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and Queen Creek. [extraocular muscles eye movement muscles double vision eye alignment ocular motility neuro-ophthalmology eye muscle function binocular vision vision science eye doctor Chandler AZ comprehensive eye examination] #VisionScience #EyeHealthFacts #ChandlerEyeCare

Myopia management is rapidly evolving and the upcoming Myopia Summit is designed to help clinicians refine their approach, evaluate emerging strategies, and strengthen patient outcomes. Be a part of this intimate learning experience on June 27, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. Registration is open to all right now. Sign up at bit.ly/26myopia #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #Myopia #CE

🎆 Fellowship Friday is here! 🎆 This week we’re introducing Dr. Sunkanmi Arogbokun, one of our newest Fellows! Show him some love with a 👋 in the comments! #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience #FellowshipFriday #MeetTheFellow #CommunitySpotlight

📍21stInternationalConferenceonOphthalmologyandVisionScience 📅Dates:September21-22,2026 🏢Location:Amsterdam,Netherlands 📲RegisterNow: ophthalmologycongress.insigh… 📲WhatsApp: 442880090005 #Ophthalmology#VisionScience#Amsterdam2026

This week, a diverse group of professionals from industry and academia learned to master building #AO #VisualSimulators & #RetinalImaging Applications in #VisionScience & #Ophthalmology @CvsUor #RochesterOptics #AdaptiveOptics in the #Eye Summer Course @UofR @ur_engineering

Got a minute? Check out this Healio Eye-Mail News Brief Perspective! Dr. Frances Tsai give us her thoughts on the article, "Patients satisfied with same-day bilateral cataract surgery." bit.ly/43B3aQY #Fellows #VisionScience #Optometry

Are you looking to fine tune your skills in aesthetics, or get your certifications? We have you covered at Academy 2026 Anaheim. Drs. Aubry Tackett and Selina McGee will offer a two day, 16 hour aesthetics course on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 at this year's annual meeting. There you can fine tune your skills or start from scratch. Learn more about this course and the innovative laser and surgical procedures courses being offered at aaopt.org/2026 #Academy26 #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Could Ginkgo biloba help target complement dysregulation in dry AMD? New computational evidence identifies potential disease-relevant interactions. #AMD #DryAMD #VisionScience #DrugDiscovery buff.ly/4MPNPCw

@VSSMtg attendees had the opportunity to learn about research, training & industrial associate programs @CvsUor @UofR during our sponsored coffee breaks. 👏👏 participating CVS trainees who did a fantastic job & received #CVSAmbassador titles & travel awards #VisionScience

[4/4] With Roland Fleming, Josh Tenenbaum @MITCoCoSci and Florian Bayer. Open Access in Proc Roy Soc B; simulations & data are publicly available too 🎉 #CognitiveScience #Neuroscience #VisionScience #OpenAccess Paper: doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2026.04… Data: dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17…

The Saudi Society of Optometry is proud to announce the winners of the first SSO x ZEISS Research Grant, supporting high-quality research projects focused on myopia in Saudi Arabia and aimed at advancing evidence-based optometry and vision care. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dehlawi Optical Industries and ZEISS for their generous support and for helping launch this important research grant initiative. 🥇 1st Place: Dr. Muteb K. Alanazi 🔬 “Impact of Myopia Control Spectacle Lenses on Visual Functions in Young Adults: A Comprehensive Evaluation.” 🥈 2nd Place: Dr. Saif H. Alrasheed 🔬 “Prevalence and Risk Factors of Myopia Among Adolescents Aged 12–16: A Cross-Sectional Study.” We congratulate the recipients and look forward to the impact of their research on myopia management in Saudi Arabia. #SSO #ZEISS #Myopia #Optometry #VisionScience #ResearchGrant #SaudiArabia

Optometrists, you are invited to contribute to an international research study aimed at better understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is being perceived and integrated into clinical practice. Your input will help guide the future development and implementation of AI tools in eye care. This anonymous survey is estimated to take less than 10 minutes. Access it now: umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/for… Disclaimer: Please note that this survey is being distributed on behalf of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute for research purposes and is not sponsored by the Academy. The views and opinions expressed in this survey do not necessarily reflect those of the Academy. #Fellows #Optometry #VisionScience

Before women were widely accepted in science, Christine Ladd-Franklin was transforming our understanding of colour vision and perception. psychologs.com/christine-lad… #ChristineLaddFranklin #PsychologyHistory #CognitivePsychology #VisionScience #Neuroscience #ExperimentalPsychology

What Is a Bionic Eye? A bionic eye is an advanced medical technology designed to help restore limited vision in people with severe visual impairment or blindness caused by damage to the retina or visual pathways. Instead of repairing the eye in the traditional way, the system works by converting visual information into electrical signals that can stimulate the nervous system and communicate directly with the brain. Here’s how it generally works: Mini Camera System - A tiny camera attached to special glasses captures images from the surrounding environment. Image Processing Unit - The visual data is sent to a processor that converts the images into digital electrical signals. Wireless Signal Transmission - These signals are transmitted wirelessly to an implanted electronic device inside the eye or connected visual pathway. Microelectrode Implant - Tiny electrodes stimulate remaining retinal cells or parts of the visual cortex. Brain Interpretation - The brain interprets these signals as patterns of light, shapes, or movement, allowing partial visual perception. While current bionic eye systems do not restore normal vision, they represent a major breakthrough in neurotechnology, biomedical engineering, and vision restoration research. Scientists continue working toward improving image quality, object recognition, and real-world functionality for patients with blindness. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. #BionicEye #MedicalInnovation #VisionScience #Neurotechnology #BiomedicalEngineering #FutureMedicine #ArtificialVision #ScienceNews #HealthcareInnovation #EyeResearch #Retina #MedicalTechnology References 1. Mayo Clinic – Vision and Retinal Disorders 2. National Eye Institute 3. American Academy of Ophthalmology 4. Nature Reviews Bioengineering – Retinal Prostheses Research 5. Johns Hopkins Medicine – Artificial Vision Research

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👁️ Aspherical Ortho-K lenses outperform spherical designs in slowing axial elongation and stabilising corneal optics over 12 months in children. 👉 brnw.ch/21x2QIV #MyopiaControl #Orthokeratology #VisionScience