by Danielle Piser, OD, FAAO, Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO, Shaun Ittiara, MD | Apr 28, 2026
Introduction Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the spirochete, Treponema pallidum. Although thought to be a rare infection, syphilis cases have been on the rise over the last 20 years in the US and globally. Per the Centers for Disease...
by Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO, Kathryn Hohs, OD, FAAO, Chandler Wolfe, Aleeza Tariq | Apr 28, 2026
Introduction Granular corneal dystrophy (GCD) is an autosomal dominant inherited corneal epithelial stromal dystrophy that results in the deposition of discrete and irregular white-grey deposits at the level of the corneal epithelium and anterior stroma.1,2 Different...
by John Lee OD, Patrick Yoshinaga OD, MPH, Eunice Myung Lee, OD, John Nishimoto OD, MBA, Andrew Loc Nguyen PhD | Apr 28, 2026
Introduction The executive certificate program offered by Southern California College of Optometry, Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU) and the Tokyo Optometric College (TOC) was a collaboration between the two programs to meet the future needs of patients in Japan....
by Jacqueline Dang, OD, FAAO, Ida Chung, OD, FAAO, FOVDR | Apr 28, 2026
Background Strabismus is a well-known diagnostic challenge for eyecare practitioners, and diagnosing it in an adult patient is particularly demanding due to the potential etiologies, including neurological dysfunction, orbital disease, binocular vision disorders or...
by Thuy-Lan Nguyen, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Stacy Zubkousky, OD, FAAO, FSLS | Apr 28, 2026
Background Microbial keratitis (MK) is an infectious corneal condition which can lead to corneal scarring and potentially serious visual impairment.1 Overnight contact lens wear is a leading cause for MK, especially in younger patients. In 1989, Poggio et al...
by Journal Author | Apr 28, 2026
I am pleased to announce that Optometric Education has appointed two new Associate Editors to join the editorial team, Dr. Marc Taub and Dr. Parres Wright. Dr. Taub is a Professor of Optometry at Southern College of Optometry. The 2001 Pennsylvania College of...
by Jennifer Reilly OD, MS, FAAO | Apr 28, 2026
Background Scleritis is a rare but critical ocular condition that consists of painful inflammation of the sclera.1 The condition often presents as a painful red eye that may be unilateral or bilateral in nature.2 Scleritis is a significant condition because it can be...
by Guilherme Albieri, PhD, Christian Alberto, EdD | Apr 28, 2026
Background The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) has long been a foundation of the admissions process, but its efficacy in predicting student success is increasingly debated. In an era where the value of standardized testing is under scrutiny across educational...
by Jill Gottehrer, OD, FAAO | Apr 28, 2026
Background Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) is believed to be a subtype of exudative age-related macular degeneration associated with an abnormal branching network of vessels with aneurysmal dilations referred to as polyps.1 Typically, it presents with orange...
by Alfredo Mazzuca, OD, FAAO, Richard Madonna, OD, MA, FAAO | Apr 28, 2026
Background The purpose of this case study is to report the effectiveness of topical prednisolone acetate 1% for treating IGS, with a focus on its ability to improve visual acuity and central macular thickness. This case underscores the importance of distinguishing the...
by Rebecca Dobrinski, Managing Editor | Jan 13, 2026
As we celebrate Optometric Education’s anniversary, we also celebrate the editors whose vision, leadership and dedication shaped the journal across five decades. Each editorial tenure marks a chapter in the evolving story of optometric education. Together, they...
by Mallory McLaughlin, OD, FAAO | Nov 16, 2025
Background Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) typically peaks 3-7 hours after surgery.1,2 When patients are evaluated within 3-7 hours postoperatively, elevated IOP occurs in approximately 18% of those without glaucoma and 47% of those with glaucoma.2 When evaluated...
