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The article discusses the connection between the eyes and the rest of the body, particularly in relation to neurological conditions. It explores the use of oculometrics and oculomics as new tools in neurology. Other topics covered include the impact of multifocal contact lens design on visual performance, the potential benefits of smoking cessation in glaucoma, the variation in clinical protocols for diabetic retinopathy, the importance of contrast sensitivity in low vision, and the treatment of ocular symptoms and dry eye disease. The article also mentions the Visionary in Eye Care Award recipients. [Extracted from the article]

Q: Should patients expectadverse effects associatedwith these drug classes in thepast, such as ciliary spasm,headache, and brow ache? OCULAR SURFACE DISEASE Experts answer clinicians' commonquestions on treating patients With the recent approval of the first topicalpresbyopia-correcting drops, and severalother products making their way throughFDA clinical trials, many clinicians havequestions about how these drops work, howthey should be prescribed, and what are therisks and adverse effects. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on evidence-based vision screening recommendations for children released by the National Expert Panel to the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness as of February 2015. Topics covered include the inclusion of system-based public health strategies in the recommendations, and the importance of comprehensive eye exam among preschool children, according to Susan Cotter, doctor of optometry (OD) and lead author of the recommendations.

The article offers updates on the Energeyes Association as of February 2015. Topics covered include the formation of the association on September 1, 2013, information on the association's Board of Directors, the number of corporate optometrists from various companies, such as Walmart, Target and Costco, that have become members of the association, and programs launched by the institution, such as its mentoring program, webinar series, Product Purchasing Program and student program.

The article offers updates related to optometry as of February 2015, including a video that deals with the use of the Standard Patient Evaluation of Eye Dryness (SPEED) questionnaire by Dr. Leslie O'Dell to identify dry eye patients, and another video by Dr. Ernie Bowling about treatments for ocular allergies.