Identifying MGD in Young Patients

• by Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management

• January 1, 2026

Study Provides Real-World Evidence for Inflammatory DED

Carolina L. Mercado, MD, and colleagues presented data from the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry linked to pharmacy claims data sourced from the Komodo Health Research Dataset.

• by Julie Greenbaum, editor, Julie Greenbaum, editor

• April 11, 2026

• 4 min

Scleral Lens Evolution

This article will examine the indications, clinical evidence, and practical considerations for managing severe ocular surface disease and inflammatory dry eye using scleral lenses, and offer guidance to practitioners who seek to expand their therapeutic options.

• by Carl Kramer, OD

• May 1, 2026

• 23 min

AI Enhances Meibomian Gland Detection

AI-powered spectral imaging shown by proof-of-concept study to advance MGD diagnosis

• June 16, 2026

• 3 min