Authors


Mary Beth Yackey, OD

Latest:

CIME 2024: Outlining the new standard of care in geographic atrophy

Mary Beth Yackey, OD, and Michael Javaheri, MD, share their perspectives on the modernization of geographic atrophy identification and treatment.


Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS

Latest:

Debunking myths about keratoconus

Misconceptions often lead to missed diagnoses.


Natalie Nguyen, OD, FAAO

Latest:

Point-of-care testing helps dry eye diagnosis

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, optometric care is experiencing a rapid shift towards medical diagnostic testing that is taken at the time and place of patient care.


R Tracy Williams, OD, FAAO

Latest:

MLB, NBA team optometrist recalls Michael Jordan era, favorite stories

R Tracy Williams, OD, FAAO, reflects on his favorite stories working as a team optometrist for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox in the last 20 years.


Terry J. Smith, MD

Latest:

Thyroid eye disease: The masquerading eye disorder— a guide to accurate diagnosis and collaborative care

In this episode, four expert faculty talk about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease. They discuss the differential diagnosis, screening tests, and the need for multidisciplinary management for these patients.


Loretta Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD

Latest:

IKA Keratoconus Symposium 2023: Sneak peek with Dr Szczotka-Flynn

Loretta Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, sits down to discuss the International Keratoconus Academy's first annual keratoconus symposium, which will be held April 22-23, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona.


Deborah Ristvedt, DO

Latest:

CRU 2025: What eye care providers took home that is current, relevant, and useful

CRU 2025 provided the latest insights regarding glaucoma, dry eye disease, retina, myopia, neurotrophic keratitis, and keratoconus.


David Norris, MD, MBA

Latest:

5 financial ratios to watch to track your practice’s financial health

Top 5 financial metrics every physician should know how to and use them each month


Nana Owusu, OD

Latest:

The long and short of myopia management

As our dependence on technology progresses, we have seen tremendous impact on all aspects of our lives—including our kids’ eyes and vision.



Luke Lindsell, OD, MD

Latest:

CIME 2025: Luke Lindsell, OD, MD, on bridging innovation and practical care in retinal disease

Lindsell discusses promising retinal therapeutics, such as at-home therapies, gene therapy, and devices like the Valeda Light Delivery System (LumiThera), which uses photobiomodulation and shows early promise in preventing geographic atrophy altogether.


Brian Lojka, OD

Latest:

Strabismus and athletic performance with Dr. Brian Lojka

With strabismus making headlines after Stephen Nedoroscik's performance at the 2024 Olympic Games, Dr. Lojka overviews the condition and how optometrists can care for athletes with eye conditions.


Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO

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G360: Facts vs fiction in visual field testing for glaucoma

At Glaucoma 360 2025, Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO, dove into the data on visual field testing for patients with glaucoma.


Bailey Kargo, OD

Latest:

From craniotomy to Charles Bonnet syndrome

Case complexity underscores the importance of interdisciplinary communication.



Pauline Cho, BOptom, MEd, PhD

Latest:

The latest and greatest in myopia control

Control measures in China are ahead of US measures.


David Damari, OD, FCOD, FAAO

Latest:

Top 9 sports vision resources

New technology helps eye care practitioners assist their athlete patients


Parres Wright, OD, FAAO

Latest:

Managing low vision in an aging population

As Baby Boomers enter the at-risk age group for vision loss, optometrists must be ready to act.


Andrew G. Lee, MD

Latest:

SECO 2023: Neuro nuggets with Dr Lee

Andy Lee, MD, gives highlights from his SECO special session, "Neuro nuggets."


Laurie Saloman

Latest:

In-office procedures are new option for managing cataracts, glaucoma, and lesions

As technology improves, less-invasive treatments save patients time and money.


Nidhi Rana, OD

Latest:

Identifying and treating for the appropriate red eye in pediatrics and beyond

Nidhi Rana, OD, discusses key highlights from her AAOpt 2022 presentation on pediatric red eye.


Carly Lam, PhD, MSc

Latest:

What will myopia control look like in 2034?

New long-term findings illuminate the future of DIMS spectacle lenses.


Harriette Canellos, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

Latest:

Meibomian gland dysfunction: At-home treatment devices

Warm compresses are an invaluable step in the treatment of dry eye.


Sonia Brujic, PharmD

Latest:

Know risks and benefits of ocular steroid use

Ophthalmic corticosteroids optimize outcomes in patients with ocular inflammatory conditions


Adam Alexander, OD

Latest:

AOA 2024: Early adoption and utilization of perfluorohexceloctane (Miebo) for dry eye disease

According to Adam Alexander, OD, Miebo can make headway in establishing a need for precision medication when it comes to dry eye treatment.



Brian Pall, OD, MS, FAAO

Latest:

Transcript: First drug-eluting contact lens approved in Japan

Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen from Johnson & Johnson Vision is the first entry into an anticipated category of drug-eluting contact lenses.


Eric Botts, OD

Latest:

Where to begin with dry eye technology

Adding laboratory testing and meibography helps patients and practices


Arthur Jung, OD

Latest:

5 reasons optometrists have failed to embrace myopia management

Some optometrists are reluctant to incorporate myopia control into practice. With global cases on the rise, the time to act is now.


Barbara M. Wirostko, MD, FARVO

Latest:

Fact or fiction? A closer look at management options

At-home devices challenge commonly held beliefs on IOP measurements, visual field testing, and imaging.

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