Brooke Henson, Editor

Assistant Editor Brooke Beery shares news updates for October 25, 2020.

Optometry news update

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.

Some 23 percent of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, had ocular manifestations

Eye care practitioners gain free access to listing of over 500 contact lenses

Kala Pharma prepares for end of year launch

Human errors including medications, administering either the wrong dose or the wrong drug, seem to increase by 18 percent

This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, October 23, 2020.

This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, October 23, 2020.

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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.

This year’s call to action is “Hope In Sight”

Study provides encouraging results in the treatment of symptomatic Alzheimer’s patients.

Panellists dive into the newest developments in the contact lens space

Optometry news update

Conference date pushed to May to accommodate participating companies

Find out what your patients are tweeting about you.

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

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

The device is available by prescription only

Visual cortex stimulation improves peripheral vision in observers with normal vision

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

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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).

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.

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

Continuing education programs needed

Optometry news update