Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, discusses surgical procedures designed to repair large macular holes and highlights the role optometrists play in referring these patients for care and managing postsurgical visual outcomes.

Cecelia Koetting, OD, Andrew Pucker, OD, and Marie Bodack, OD, weigh in on how recent recalls on over-the-counter eye drops highlight gaps in regulatory oversight, and what this means for optometrists.

Courtney Dryer, OD, identifies environmental concerns created by optometric waste products and suggests strategies eye care practitioners can implement to reduce this waste in their clinical practice.

Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO, reviews the clinical performances of perfluorohexyloctane and lotilaner ophthalmic solution, and discusses how the drugs have lived up to expectations following their FDA approval in mid 2023.

A roundup article summarizes changes in drug approvals and devices for optometry.