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Brooke Beery is Associate Editor of Optometry Times®.
Optometry Times® news summary 10/25/2020
Assistant Editor Brooke Beery shares news updates for October 25, 2020.
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Optometry news update
Remdesivir’s FDA approval to treat COVID-19 sets it ahead of treatment pack
As remdesivir leads COVID-19 treatments, medications that are typically used to treat other conditions are being tested to see if any are effective against the virus.
Children develop ocular manifestations with COVID-19
Some 23 percent of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, had ocular manifestations
Video: Dr. Casella reviews vitamin B3 for glaucoma management
US launches searchable contact lens database
Eye care practitioners gain free access to listing of over 500 contact lenses
Eysuvis for dry eye disease enters safety evaluation trials
Kala Pharma prepares for end of year launch
Sarah Michelle Gellar shares her family's experience with myopia
Daylight Savings linked to increased medical errors
Human errors including medications, administering either the wrong dose or the wrong drug, seem to increase by 18 percent
What percentage of your revenue drop do you attribute to the pandemic?
This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, October 23, 2020.
Do you plan to hand out candy to trick or treaters this Halloween, during the pandemic?
Poll results: Which of these do you require of patients in your practice?
See our latest poll results
Eye health trending on Twitter during VP debate
Ocular health became a trending topic during last night's VP debate. See what viewers had to say about Vice President Mike Pence's left eye.
World Sight Day 2020 kicks off today
This year’s call to action is “Hope In Sight”
Plasma exchange with albumin could slow Alzheimer’s disease
Study provides encouraging results in the treatment of symptomatic Alzheimer’s patients.
IACLE’s virtual conference highlights a bright future for contact lenses
Panellists dive into the newest developments in the contact lens space
Optometry Times® news summary 10/02/2020
Vision Expo East 2021 reschedules
Conference date pushed to May to accommodate participating companies
ODs: Here's what your patients tweeted about you in September 2020
Find out what your patients are tweeting about you.
FDA approves Bausch + Lomb Alaway antihistamine eyedrops
Pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, and dander allergies targeted by new eyedrops
1-800 Contacts in talks for buyout
As brick and mortars stores struggle, 1-800 Contacts surges
FDA authorizes first COVID-19 point-of-care antibody test
The device is available by prescription only
Brain stimulation can reduce the effects of macular degeneration
Visual cortex stimulation improves peripheral vision in observers with normal vision
Poll: Which of these do you require of patients in your practice?
OD's—take our latest poll on masks and temperature checks
Poll results: How much money did you spend on COVID-related PPE?
AOA's newest trustee shares his views
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).
OSD patients and contact lens wear
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.
ODs discuss stress rankings in their cities
COVID-19 is having a negative effect on mental and physical health
AOA calls for courses for 2021 Optometry’s Meeting
Continuing education programs needed
Optometry Times® news summary 9/14/2020