Articles

Pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, and dander allergies targeted by new eyedrops

FDA approves Bausch + Lomb Alaway antihistamine eyedrops

What I have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

As brick and mortars stores struggle, 1-800 Contacts surges

1-800 Contacts in talks for buyout

The device is available by prescription only

FDA authorizes first COVID-19 point-of-care antibody test 

Visual cortex stimulation improves peripheral vision in observers with normal vision

Brain stimulation can reduce the effects of macular degeneration

Dr. Schachter specializes in ocular surface disease and serves as a Vision Source administrator for central California coast. He serves on the advisory board for Allergan, BlephEx, Sun Pharma, and ScienceBased Health, and he is a speaker for Allergan, Bau

TFOS 2020 conference review

Poll

OD's—take our latest poll on masks and temperature checks

Poll: Which of these do you require of patients in your practice?

Poll results: How much money did you spend on COVID-related PPE?

Chief Optometric Editor Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chats with Curtis Ono, OD. Dr. Ono was recently elected as trustee for the American Optometric Association (AOA).

AOAs newest trustee shares his views

Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discusses what ODs need to keep in mind for OSD patients and contact lens wear, including comments on contact lenses amid COVID-19.

OSD patients and contact lens wear

COVID-19 is having a negative effect on mental and physical health

ODs discuss stress rankings in their cities

Three cases illustrate the perils of failing to address ocular surface disease

When cataract outcomes are confounded by dry eye

Dr. Geffen is interested in refractive surgery and contact lenses. He discloses relationships with Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, Eyecare Live, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Novartis, Sun Pharma, and TearLab.

New devices will monitor health, enhance vision, and treat the eye

Smart contact lens update

Despite the pandemic, ODs have the ability to energize patients about eye health

COVID-19 stole optometry’s 2020 thunder, but not all of it

Contact lenses remains safe, but unwell patients may want to avoid them altogether

10 things your patients should know about COVID-19 and contact lenses

Set the stage for success in telehealth visits

How to be a 3D OD in a 2D ocular telehealth world

AOA calls for courses for 2021 Optometry’s Meeting

There is a role for optometrists in diagnosis and treatment of these conditions

Review Chiari-related diseases and associated ocular symptoms

Cross-sectional structures of the bulbar conjunctival tissue can be accurately measured

In vivo bulbar conjunctival structures study results in

Technology can facilitate secure communication between physician and patient