Authors


Lindsey Boody, OD

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Autism spectrum disorder in children requires patience, flexibility

How to tailor an eye examination and what technology to consider.


Dr. Scott Edmonds, chief eye care officer, UnitedHealthcare

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5 tips to help block blue light in an increasingly remote world

As consistent use of digital devices remains a fact of life for people of virtually all ages, consider this expert advice


Thomas E. Sullivan, MD

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Improve medication adherence with technology

Technology can facilitate secure communication between physician and patient


Christopher S. Wolfe, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

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Visualizing periphery is part of a comprehensive eye exam

When preventing disease, optometrists should not give away any care



Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH

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Vision loss's role in accessibility advocacy with Rebecca Alexander

Rebecca Alexander, LCSW-R, MPH, has been gradually losing both her vision and hearing since she was a teenager due to Usher syndrome type 3. She discusses the importance of making practice accessible for those with vision loss in an exclusive interview.


Kristen Ingenito, MBA

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G360 2023: A bird’s eye view of innovation

Kristen Ingenito, MBA, gives key takeaways from her G360 presentation, "A bird’s eye view of innovation."


Jason E. Vice, PhD, OT, SCLV

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A new era of assistive technology for patients with low vision

OrCam devices incorporate cutting-edge AI advancements that empower patients to live more independent lives.


James Deom, OD, MPH, FAAO, FSLS

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ODs can fill need for postconcussion vision rehab

Educate providers, build a referral network, and add tools of the trade


Denise Whittam, OD

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Tackling the problem of contact lens dropout from presbyopia

With advanced, easy-to-fit multifocal lens technologies, patients don’t need to compromise


Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO

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AOA 2024: Catching toxicity in the retina before it is too late

Raman Bhakrhi, OD, FAAO, said that optometrists' collaboration with primary care physicians and other medical professionals can help minimize the chance for retinal damage caused by medications.



Langis Michaud, OD, MSc, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, FEAOO

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Dr. Michaud's #1 tip for managing dry eye

Langis Michaud, OD, MSc, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, FEAOO, shares his number 1 tip for managing dry eye.


Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO

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AOA 2024: Recognizing pediatric patients experiencing adverse childhood experiences

Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, outlines what it means to identify ACES in pediatric patients.


Phillip T. Yuhas, OD, PhD, FAAO

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AAOpt 2022: The emerging role of biomechanics in glaucoma

Phillip T. Yuhas, OD, PhD, FAAO, discusses key takeaways from his presentation, "Stress management: the emerging role of ocular biomechanics in glaucoma," which he presented during the 2022 AAOpt.


Brandon Grama

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New topical therapies for dry eye disease

Nasal spray may fill the gaps left by artificial tears.


Srinivas Kondapalli, MD

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Vision Expo East 2024: Live Rinsada demonstration

At Vision Expo East 2024, Srinivas Kondapalli, MD, demonstrates how to use Rinsada to address ocular surface disease.


Karen Walsh, BSc(Hons) PGDip MCOptom FIACLE

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Moving beyond refractive error correction

Prepare for the future of contact lenses with innovations on the horizon


Leela V. Raju, MD

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Faster epithelial healing for patients with corneal abrasion and PRK

Shifting the treatment paradigm can lead to less pain, inflammation


Peg Achenbach, OD, FAAO

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NOA 2024: Eyerie Academics takes on student wellness and exam preparation

Cofounders Camille F. Cohen, OD, FAAO, and Janis James, OD, FAAO discuss what the organization has been up to at the National Optometric Association Convention.


Bryan Wilson, PhD, MBA

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Deciding on Birmingham as site of ADA, Genentech's diabetic eye disease manuscript

Bryan Wilson, executive director of medical affairs at Genentech, details why Birmingham, Alabama was chosen as the community to study the effects of diabetic eye disease among African Americans in a new manuscript from the ADA and Genentech.


Ethan Wohlgemuth, OD

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A retrospective case analysis of high-risk biomarkers for geographic atrophy development and multimodal imaging features of early GA

Early detection of incipient geographic atrophy is critical to identify patients at greatest risk of progression and who may benefit most from newly approved complement inhibition therapies.


Amy Butler

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Bausch + Lomb eye care recycling programs reach milestones

The company's ONE by ONE and Biotrue Eye Care Recycling programs have collected over 84 million units or over 500,000 pounds, of used contact lenses, eye care and lens care materials in the US.


Frank Akers II, OD

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AOA 2024: GWCO 2024 Congress to bring networking opportunities for students

The organization's past-president and treasurer give some insights on what to expect at the 2024 Congress event this October.


Salvador Gonzalez Jr, OD

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Current glaucoma treatments bring challenges

Optometrists must identify and mitigate complications for this patient base.


Melissa Levine, OD

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Higher-order aberration correction with scleral lenses

When considering the best modality these lenses' stability are superior.


Cathleen McCabe
Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

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Meeting the need: Screening parameters for presbyopia-correcting drops

Doctors should consider a few key points before writing a prescription.


Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO

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NOA 2024: Past president speaks on organization's continued initiatives

Sherrol A Reynolds, OD, speaks on event highlights from this year's NOA convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Brittany Warner, OD

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Differential key to diagnosing idiopathic orbital inflammation

Orbital cellulitis, orbital mass, and potential other conditions could mask diagnosis


Jennifer S. Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS

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New data reveals startingly high prevalence of keratoconus in pediatric patients

Investigators found more cases than expected following tomography of 2007 eyes.

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