Laser vision correction: Look backward to move forward
February 4, 2020
There is a lot to learn from the history of LASIK if ODs are willing to unearth it.
Jim Owen, OD, MBA, FAAO
Recognize signs and treatment for patients with persistent PSP
November 22, 2019
Significant difference from OSD apparent between period of time after surgery, lack of signs
Measurements matter in cataract surgery, the new refractive procedure
July 29, 2019
Prior to laser vision correction, ODs carefully examine the cornea. They evaluate the tear film, meibomian glands, curvature of both the front and back of the cornea; and measure overall corneal thickness.
How to determine an ideal LASIK candidate
April 30, 2019
I have enjoyed working in a laser referral center for the better part of my career. I have seen procedure volume grow, plummet, then grow and decline again, and now back to growing.
Choose your words carefully with surgery patients
January 11, 2019
“Oops”—it is a short, one-syllable word that most of us use on occasion—but never by surgeons.
How hyperopes differ from myopes
October 25, 2018
My mother’s prescription was +6.00-3.00 x 178 or so in each eye prior to cataract surgery; my 20-year-old daughter’s prescription is +5.75-2.50x07. Aren’t genetics grand?
6 steps to prepare former LASIK patients for cataract surgery
August 1, 2018
One of your patients, who previously had LASIK, now needs cataract surgery.
Technology helps to diagnose corneal ectasia
April 27, 2018
Corneal ectasia is one of the worst outcomes of laser eye surgery (LASIK). One OD takes a look at the importance of operating on good candidates and the newest technologies to do so succesfully.
Why I changed what I tell patients about refractive surgery
January 29, 2018
Refractive surgery is no stranger to evolving technology and research. Jim Owen, OD, MBA, FAAO, explains how recent research has changed the way he positions laser vision correction with his patients.
Femtosecond advances help ODs, patients
November 2, 2017
Our patients have numerous choices regarding advanced technology and eye care. Advances range from how patients check in for an appointment to what tools a surgeon uses to dissect tissue. They all have their benefits, and all come at a cost.
