CRO News
6/23/2019
NEI Study on Calcium and AMD Contradicts Earlier Study Indicating Increased Risk
Taking calcium supplements is not linked to an increased risk to age-related macular degeneration, said scientists from the National Eye Institute in the U.S. in the March issue of JAMA Ophthalmology. In a 2015 JAMA Ophthalmology study, calcium consumption was associated with a higher AMD risk.
5/22/2019
New Adhesive Gel Able To Repair Corneal Injuries
A new biomaterial adhesive gel developed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School could reduce the need for surgery to repair injuries to the cornea. New material overcomes poor bio-compatibility with corneal tissue.
5/15/2019
CRO Volume 3 Issue 2 Now Available Online
CRO Volume 30 Issue 2 is now available online. This issue features interesting case reports on central areolar choroidal dystrophy and atypical macular holes and review articles on common ocular disorders in the pediatric population and the diagnosis and management of choroidal folds.
3/26/2019
First Standardized Reading Visual Acuity Chart in Arabic Created by UW Graduate Student
A University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science PhD student was inspired to create the chart after returning to her clinical job in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and becoming frustrated with what wasn't available.
3/20/2019
Clinical & Refractive Optometry (CRO) adds Premium Subscription Services for Members
CRO is now offering an annual Premium Subscription service to members of CRO Online. Premium members will get standing discounts to all online CE courses as well as free and open access to six consecutive issues of the Journal.