AAOpt 2024: Nutrition for enhanced visual performance in sports
Graham Erickson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, states that maintaining eye and brain health through proper nutrition, whether through diet or supplementation, can have a significant impact on various aspects of sports performance.
AAOpt 2024: Managing neuropathic corneal pain
Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, details the presentation she gave at this year's conference on the importance of validating patients' symptoms in cases of neuropathic corneal pain.
AAOpt 2024: A Rapid Fire on retina
Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO, details a Rapid Fire session she presented at this year's American Academy of Optometry meeting, which features a case study on retinal vein occlusion.
Improving dry eye comfort and vision with lipid-containing lubricating drops
November 5th 2024The lipid-containing lubricating drop established noninferiority in comfort when compared to non-lipid drops, and the lipid-containing group also exhibited statistically significant improvements in visual quality at both day 7 and day 30, highlighting the potential benefits of this formulation for patients.
You and Eye: Myopia cannot be viewed as a specialty in today's practice setting
October 18th 2024Miriam Korik, OD, and Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, discuss the shift of myopia management from a specialty to a vital aspect of primary care optometry, emphasizing the need for more practitioners to integrate effective strategies and collaborate for better patient outcomes.
EyeCon 2024: Red flags, red herrings to look out for in glaucoma cases
At EyeCon 2024, Analisa Arosemena, MD, discussed the shift away from traditional topical therapies towards more proactive management techniques, aiming to enhance patient outcomes in glaucoma care.
EyeCon 2024: Taking a multidisciplinary approach to diabetic eye care
Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, emphasizes the critical role optometrists play in the collaborative care of diabetic eye disease.
EyeCon 2024: Meet the Visionary in Eye Care award recipients
Three resident eye care providers—Khanh Huang, OD; Anupam Garg, MD, PhD; and Shail Patel, MD—were honored with the Visionary in Eye Care award at EyeCon 2024, which recognizes their achievements and contributions during their residency programs.
VEW 2024: The Vision Council Foundation empowers consumers and develops the optical workforce
September 27th 2024The Vision Council Foundation provides unbiased vision care information for consumers, addresses workforce shortages through scholarship programs, and provides free educational resources for eye care providers.
VEW 2024: Dr. Jessilin Quint weighs in on dry eye, uveitis, and contact lenses
Her three presentations, "The Business of Contact Lens," "Blueprint for Success: How to Start a Dry Eye Clinic," and "Unveiling Uveitis" were given at this year's Vision Expo West.