IACLE Research Update: Issue 84 has been released December 27 

IACLE Research Update: Issue 84 has been released December 27 

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The 84th issue of the Research Update features papers on myopia, refractive error, lens handling, keratoconus, tear supplements and technology.

• This issue begins with a cross-sectional, school-based study that investigates the trend of myopia in preschool children during the post-COVID-19 epidemic period in Xuzhou, China.

• A retrospective study investigates changes in prescribed corrections for astigmatism with age.

• A prospective study in Norway explores seasonal and annual changes in physiological eye growth in healthy school children.

• A multinational study provides information on the approaches used in training wearers on soft contact lens application and removal collected from survey responses of eye care practitioners.

• Is keratoconus an inflammatory condition? A study explores similarities and differences in the underlying inflammatory markers between keratoconus and allergic conjunctivitis.

• A study examines the bacterial contamination of multi-use tear drops, gels, and ointments that patients use at home.

• Finally, a crossover dispensing study investigates the potential benefits or drawbacks of using and prescribing high-resolution phoropter technology over the standard.