Advancements in ocular technology, teleretinal imaging, and low-vision aids, including artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses, were highlighted in research posters at the Southeastern Congress of Optometry 2025.
Advancements in ocular technology, teleretinal imaging, and clinical management were key themes at the Southern Educational Congress of Optometry (SECO) 2025, held from February 26 to March 2 in Atlanta, Georgia. Research highlighted wearable ocular technologies like AI-powered smart glasses, head-mounted devices, and low-vision aids. Clinical cases covered tele-retinal imaging for sclerochoroidal calcification, toric contact lenses for Stargardt’s disease, and enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) for detecting optic nerve head drusen in children. These findings showcased the impact of emerging tools in optometric care.
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1. Smart wearables market boost tech devices by USD 386.5 billion by 2033, CAGR at 19.1%. Press release. Market.us; February 5, 2025. Accessed March 5, 2025. https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/783257699/smart-wearables-market-boost-tech-devices-by-usd-386-5-billion-by-2033-cagr-at-19-1
2. Magdaong S, Kollbaum E. A new look: the use of smart glasses in low vision. Presented at: SECO 2025; February 26-March 2, 2025; Atlanta, GA. Poster 138. https://seco2025posters.s3.amazonaws.com/magdaong_glasses/index.html
3. Dia L. Spotting the red flags: early detection and management of corneal infiltrates in contact lens wearer using anterior segment OCT. Presented at: SECO 2025; February 26-March 2, 2025; Atlanta, GA. Poster 29. https://seco2025posters.s3.amazonaws.com/gamezluna_enhancing/index.html
4. Keim E. Use of enhanced depth imaging OCT for visualization of optic nerve head drusen in a pediatric patient. Presented at: SECO 2025; February 26-March 2, 2025; Atlanta, GA. Poster 112. https://seco2025posters.s3.amazonaws.com/keim_enhanced/index.html
5. Leslie MK, Kranz P. Teleretinal imaging captures atypical presentaiton of sclerochoroidal calcification. Presented at: SECO 2025; February 26-March 2, 2025; Atlanta, GA. Poster 55. https://seco2025posters.s3.amazonaws.com/leslie_teleretinal/index.html
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