Authors


Ranjila Shyangbo

Latest:

Review Duane’s retraction syndrome diagnosis and treatment

Understand the condition’s structural, innervational, neurological, and genetic abnormalities


Kerry Salsberg, OD

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Swept-source and multimodal OCT technologies offer clinical advantages

The expenditure of embracing new technologies is worthwhile.




Behrad Garmsiri

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Future advances in glaucoma therapy

Medical and surgical technological advances show promise for future glaucoma management.


Tracie Lynn Thibault, OD candidate

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What is your diagnosis? Young boy complains of recurrent red eye

Pediatric TINU syndrome is rare, but responds well to treatment.


Kenneth Sawyer, OD

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When choosing refractive procedures, long-term planning is key

Considering recovery time, potential adverse effects, and future eye care needs can increase patient satisfaction.


Euin Cheong, OD

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Pediatric low vision: How to help young patients navigate the world more easily

Educational tools, visual aids can help children with visual impairments thrive.


Alexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO

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AAOpt 2022: Comanagement helps elevate the full holistic standard of care for the patient

Alexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO, and Anita Gulmiri, OD, FAAO, share highlights from their presentation, "Intersection of low vision and contact lens: unique examples of co-management," which they presented during AAOpt 2022.


Katheryn Cregan

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Diagnosing and treating optic nerve head drusen

Technologies that improve treatment of ONHD and similar pathologies.


Todd Peabody, OD, MBA, FAAO

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The optometrist’s role in diagnosing and treating hypertension

ODs have the rare opportunity to engage as well as educate patients on hypertension.


Julie Lafreniere, OD, FAAO

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Turning inexperience into expertise in fitting scleral lenses

Building confidence and knowledge can reduce office visits and increase results.


Harmin Chima, OD

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AOA 2023: Investigating 3-layer amniotic membrane graft as an emerging treatment for ocular surface disease

Harmin Chima, OD, met with Optometry Times to discuss treatment options for ocular surface disease with Biovance's 3-layer amniotic membrane graft.


John D. Gelles, OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FCLSA, FSLS, FBCLA

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Bridging disciplines and elevating care: A Q&A with John Gelles, OD, and Steven Greenstein, MD

In this Q&A, John D. Gelles, OD, and Steven Greenstein, MD, chat about what inspired them to launch the symposium, what makes this year’s agenda especially exciting, and why the future of refractive care depends on stronger collaboration between ODs and MDs.


John Samples, MD

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Controversies in Modern Eye Care 2023: MIGS advancements

John Samples, MD, shares highlights from his the glaucoma panel discussion during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.


Khan Lau, OD, MBA, FAAO

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Treatments for presbyopia coming soon

These options increase the depth of field to address the symptoms of presbyopia


Shane Swatts, OD

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AOA 2023: Everything you need to know on intense pulse light

Shane Swatts, OD, reviewed the key points of his course on intense pulse light therapy.



Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO

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Looking to the future of myopia management: Taking a multifaceted approach

Following a discussion on low-dose atropine, Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, shares his views on what the future of myopia management looks like.


Jack Raney

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Viewpoints: Remote monitoring centers for dry AMD

Roundtable of experts discuss impact, management of retinal disease.


Joshua Hanen, OD, JD, FAAO

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Making the most of advanced technology

Embracing new technology is good for patients and provides protection against malpractice claims.


Emily Kaiser Maharjan, Assistant Managing Editor

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What’s new with multifocal toric lenses?

Keylee Brown, OD, shares her experience with the Acuvue Oasys MAX 1-Day multifocal for astigmatism, which enhance comfort and vision for presbyopes with astigmatism.


Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS

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Debunking common ortho-k myths

Eyecare practitioners' top misconceptions just may surprise you.


Neda Shamie, MD

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CIME 2025: What you missed in presbyopia tips, tricks, and updates

Neda Shamie, MD; Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; and Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO, provided their insights during CIME 2025 on May 4.


Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor, OD, MSc, PVT

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Autism and poor eye tracking: Theories and recommendations for optometrists

Abnormalities in the amygdala causing eye contact avoidance, and dorsal visual stream dysfunction remain some of the theories regarding autism and poor eye tracking.




Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO

Latest:

Semifluorinated alkanes in dry eye disease

What we know and what we do not know…yet.


Mark Packer, MD

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ASCRS 2023: Predicting vision outcomes in cataract surgery with machine learning

Mark Packer, MD, sat down with Sheryl Stevenson, Group Editorial Director, Ophthalmology Times®, to discuss his presentation on machine learning and predicting vision outcomes after cataract surgery at the ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.


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