Dr Michael Nelson, OD FAAO

Eye Research Deep Dive: Doctopus the Octometrist

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This podcast provides an easy to listen summary of eye care topics from eye research studies. New Shows Tuesdays and Thursdays. Listen to your AI experts Doctopus the Octometrist and Doc Otter Noh dive deep into the latest eye care research studies. This is an A.I. assisted podcast created and curated by Dr. Michael Nelson, OD FAAO.Our goal is to keep you up to date with the latest research on eye care topics. DISCLAIMER: We highly recommend you read each article yourself for accuracy.

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Jun 8, 2026

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MYOPIA 2025: Highly Aspherical Lenslets Influence Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length 11.10.2025

The Influence of Highly Aspherical Lenslets on Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length Paulasto, L.; Carré, C.; Loertscher, M. The Influence of Highly Aspherical Lenslets on Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length. J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14, 7059. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14197059 https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/19/7059

MYOPIA 2008 JUL: Diurnal Rhythms of Ocular Biometrics and Intraocular Pressure 11.10.2025

Diurnal variation of axial length, intraocular pressure, and anterior eye biometrics Read SA, Collins MJ, Iskander DR. Diurnal variation of axial length, intraocular pressure, and anterior eye biometrics. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2008 Jul;49(7):2911-8. doi: 10.1167/iovs.08-1833. Epub 2008 Mar 24. PMID: 18362106. https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?doi=10.1167/iovs.08-1833

MYOPIA 2023 FEB: MYAH and Myopia Master Reliability: Observer Experience and Ocular Parameters 11.10.2025

The Repeatability and Agreement of Ocular Parameters Measured with the MYAH and Myopia Master Devices between Expert and Non-Expert Practitioners Ortiz-Toquero S, Sanchez I, Gurrea C, Recio A, Balsa D, Martin R. The Repeatability and Agreement of Ocular Parameters Measured with the MYAH and Myopia Master Devices between Expert and Non-Expert Practitioners. Life (Basel). 2024 Mar 19;14(3):407. doi:...

MYAH and Lenstar Biometer Agreement and Repeatability 11.10.2025

MYAH and Lenstar Biometer Agreement and Repeatability 

MYOPIA 2019 SEP: Ocular Biometry, Refractive Error, and Body Characteristics Associations 11.10.2025

Ocular biometry characteristics and corneal astigmatisms in cataract surgery candidates at a tertiary care center in North-East India https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/pmid/31436184/ Natung T, Shullai W, Nongrum B, Thangkhiew L, Baruah P, Phiamphu ML. Ocular biometry characteristics and corneal astigmatisms in cataract surgery candidates at a tertiary care center in North-East India. Indian J...

MYAH, Pentacam AXL, and IOLMaster 700 Agreement in Myopic Children 11.10.2025

MYAH, Pentacam AXL, and IOLMaster 700 Agreement in Myopic Children

MYOPIA 2023 JUNE: Axial Length Accuracy 05.10.2025

A Comparison of Optical Biometers Used in Children for Myopia Control

MYOPIA 2023 June: Optical Biometer Comparison for Pediatric Myopia Control 05.10.2025

A Comparison of Optical Biometers Used in Children for Myopia Control Mattern AI, Neller K, Devenijn M, Schwahn H, Langenbucher A, Seitz B, Kaymak H. A Comparison of Optical Biometers Used in Children for Myopia Control. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd. 2023 Nov;240(11):1306-1313. doi: 10.1055/a-2117-9335. Epub 2023 Jun 26. PMID: 37364606; PMCID: PMC10651350. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/pmid/3736...

DRYEYE 2025: TFOS DEWS III Management and Therapy Report 03.07.2025

TFOS DEWS III Management and Therapy Report Lyndon Jones, Jennifer P. Craig, Maria Markoulli, Paul Karpecki, Esen K. Akpek, Sayan Basu, Etty Bitton, Wei Chen, Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, Murat Dogru, José Alvaro P. Gomes, Miranda Koehler, Jodhbir S. Mehta, Victor L Perez, Fiona Stapleton, David A. Sullivan, Joseph Tauber, Louis Tong, Sònia Travé-Huarte, James S. Wolffsohn, Monica Alves, Christophe Baud...

DRYEYE 2025: TFOS DEWS III: Dry Eye Diagnostic Methodology 03.07.2025

TFOS DEWS III Diagnostic Methodology James S. Wolffsohn, José Benítez-Del-Castillo, Denise Loya-Garcia, Takenori Inomata, Geetha Iyar, Lingyi Liang, Heiko Pult, Alfonso L. Sabater, Christopher E. Starr, Jelle Vehof, Michael TM Wang, Wei Chen, Jennifer P Craig, Murat Dogru, Victor L Perez Quinones, Fiona Stapleton, David A Sullivan, Lyndon Jones, Reiko Arita, Carlos Belmonte, Robin L Chalmers, Anat...

DRYEYE 2025: TFOS DEWS III: A Digest on Dry Eye Disease 03.07.2025

TFOS DEWS III Digest Report Fiona Stapleton, Pablo Argüeso, Penny Asbell, Dimitri Azar, Charles Bosworth, Wei Chen, Joseph Ciolino, Jennifer P. Craig, Juana Gallar, Anat Galor, José A.P. Gomes, Isabelle Jalbert, Ying Jie, Lyndon Jones, Kenji Konomi, Yang Liu, Jesus Merayo-Lloves, Fabiola R. Oliveira, Victor A. Perez Quinones, Eduardo M. Rocha, Benjamin D. Sullivan, David A. Sullivan, Jelle Vehof,...

MYOPIA 2025 June: Myopia Control Lenses: Contrast Theory Versus Blur Theory 25.06.2025

Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT): A Myopia Control Spectacle Lens Based on Contrast Theory Neitz J, Neitz M. Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT): A Myopia Control Spectacle Lens Based on Contrast Theory. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2024 Oct 1;13(10):42. doi: 10.1167/tvst.13.10.42. PMID: 39476085; PMCID: PMC11534017.' https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39476085/ Visual impact of diffusion optic technology...

MYOPIA 2025 June: Myopia: Genetics, Environment, Prediction, and Intervention 24.06.2025

Perspectives on Genetic and Environmental Factors in Myopia, Its Prediction, and the Future Direction of Research Katie M. Williams, Christopher J. Hammond; Perspectives on Genetic and Environmental Factors in Myopia, Its Prediction, and the Future Direction of Research. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2025;66(7):4.  https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.7.4 . https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?ar...

MYOPIA 2023: High Myopia in Young Children: Diagnosis and Management 22.06.2025

IMI—Management and Investigation of High Myopia in Infants and Young Children Ian Flitcroft, John Ainsworth, Audrey Chia, Susan Cotter, Elise Harb, Zi-Bing Jin, Caroline C. W. Klaver, Anthony T. Moore, Ken K. Nischal, Kyoko Ohno-Matsui, Evelyn A. Paysse, Michael X. Repka, Irina Y. Smirnova, Martin Snead, Virginie J. M. Verhoeven, Pavan K. Verkicharla; IMI—Management and Investigation of High Myopi...

MYOPIA 2025 June: Visual Diet and Myopia: Optical and Structural Insights 22.06.2025

Optical and Visual Diet in Myopia Susana Marcos; Optical and Visual Diet in Myopia.  Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.  2025;66(7):3.  https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.7.3 . https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2803082

MYOPIA 2025 June: Part 2 Childhood Myopia: Treatments, Mechanisms, and Emerging Options 21.06.2025

Childhood Myopia Part II: Treatment Mechanisms, Emerging Options, and Considerations https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2803078

MYOPIA 2023: Adult Myopia: Onset and Progression Research 21.06.2025

IMI—Onset and Progression of Myopia in Young Adults Mark A. Bullimore, Samantha Sze-Yee Lee, Katrina L. Schmid, Jos J. Rozema, Nicolas Leveziel, Edward A. H. Mallen, Nina Jacobsen, Rafael Iribarren, Pavan K. Verkicharla, Jan Roelof Polling, Paul Chamberlain; IMI—Onset and Progression of Myopia in Young Adults. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.2023;64(6):2. https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.64.6.2. https://...

MYOPIA 2025 June: Part 1 Childhood Myopia: Treatments and Efficacy 21.06.2025

Childhood Myopia Part I: Contemporary Treatment Options Safal Khanal, Erin S. Tomiyama, Síofra C. Harrington; Childhood Myopia Part I: Contemporary Treatment Options.  Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2025;66(7):6.  https://doi.org/10.1167/iovs.66.7.6 . https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2803079

RETINA 2025 Mar: Distinguishing Macular Atrophy: An Australian Clinical Audit 20.06.2025

Retrospective audit reviewing accuracy of clinical diagnosis of geographic atrophy in a single centre private tertiary retinal practice in Australia Markakis, D., Britten-Jones, A.C., Guymer, R.H. et al. Retrospective audit reviewing accuracy of clinical diagnosis of geographic atrophy in a single centre private tertiary retinal practice in Australia. Sci Rep 15, 8528 (2025). https://doi.org/10.10...

MYOPIA 2025 June: Myopia: Correction, Control, and Management Defined 19.06.2025

Myopia Correction, Myopia Control and Myopia Management: Definitions and Recommended Usage Ian Flitcroft, Mark A. Bullimore, Kate L. Gifford, Jost B. Jonas, Deborah Jones, Lyndon W. Jones, Pauline Kang, Serge Resnikoff, Jeffrey Walline, Christine F. Wildsoet, On behalf of the International Myopia Institute (IMI); Myopia Correction, Myopia Control and Myopia Management: Definitions and Recommended...

LOWVISION 2025 May: Visual Cortex Excitation-Inhibition Balance After Sight Restoration 27.05.2025

Altered visual cortex excitatory/inhibitory ratio following transient congenital visual deprivation in humans Pant R, Pitchaimuthu K, Ossandón JP, Shareef I, Lingareddy S, Finsterbusch J, Kekunnaya R, Röder B. Altered visual cortex excitatory/inhibitory ratio following transient congenital visual deprivation in humans. Elife. 2025 May 16;13:RP98143. doi: 10.7554/eLife.98143. PMID: 40377962; PMCID:...

MYOPIA Mar 2025: Myopic Defocus Effects on Retina and Choroid 22.05.2025

Effect of Myopic Defocus on the Retina and Choroid and Its Interaction with Defocus Regions, Diurnal Rhythm, and Accommodation Huang Y, Zhang J, Li X, Chen H, Bao J. Effect of Myopic Defocus on the Retina and Choroid and Its Interaction with Defocus Regions, Diurnal Rhythm, and Accommodation. Ophthalmol Sci. 2025 Mar 21;5(5):100773. doi: 10.1016/j.xops.2025.100773. PMID: 40375873; PMCID: PMC120767...

RETINA Mar 2025: Macular Hole Microvascular Changes Post-Vitrectomy 20.05.2025

Microvascular Changes in Full-Thickness Macular Hole Patients Before and After Vitrectomy: An Optical Coherence Tomography-Angiography Study Górska A, Sirek S, Woszczek D, Leszczyński R. Microvascular Changes in Full-Thickness Macular Hole Patients Before and After Vitrectomy: An Optical Coherence Tomography-Angiography Study. Clin Pract. 2025 Mar 11;15(3):58. doi: 10.3390/clinpract15030058. PMID:...

MYOPIA May 2025: Atropine and DIMS Lens Combination for Myopia Control 18.05.2025

Atropine and Spectacle lens Combination Treatment (ASPECT): 12-month results of a randomised controlled trial for myopia control using a combination of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) lenses and 0.025% atropine Guemes-Villahoz N, Talavero González P, Porras-Ángel P, Bella-Gala R, Ruiz-Pomeda A, Martin-Garcia B, Hernandez-Garcia E, Gomez de Liaño N, Shah R, Garcia-Feijoo J, Gomez-de-L...

DRYEYE Apr 2025: Ocular Lubrication Reduces Migraine Severity in Dry Eye Patients 01.05.2025

A randomized crossover trial: The impact of ocular lubrication on migraine severity in persons with dry eye disease and migraine https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/treating-ded-can-reduce-migraine-severity-according-to-study Md Isa, Nur Amalina MOptom1,∗; Krishnan, Arun V. MD, PhD2,3; Zagami, Alessandro S. MD2,3; Tummanapalli, Shyam S. PhD1; Spira, Katherine MD2; Papas, Eric B. PhD, FAAO1; Tavako...

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