New drug from Gensight Biologics hits pipeline
Practices must efficiently integrate optometry and ophthalmology, delegating appropriate care to the proper specialist, in order to ensure patients’ total eye care needs are best met.
An expert underscores the importance of a comprehensive dry eye examination and offers insights on distinguishing it from neurotrophic keratitis.
Navigation and orientation technologies offer practical solution for people with vision loss.
Christina Twardowski, OD, FAAO, and Erin D. Stahl, MD, share highlights from their discussion titled, "A collaborative approach to pediatric keratoconus," which they presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.
The evolution opens doors for the treatment of neurotrophic keratitis and beyond.
Mitchell Jackson, MD, discussed laser scleral microporation from Ace Vision Group at the 2023 ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.
Ashley Mills, The Vision Council CEO, outlines new additions to the show that are unveiling what is to come in terms of fashion, technology, and patient care.
Consider 2 approaches when fitting patients.
From contact lens dropout to addressing diabetic retinopathy in rural communities, optometrists choose an area of eye care research that they would expand, given the appropriate resources.
This new QLS-111 and latanoprost fixed-dose combination (QLS-111-FDC; Qlaris) is in development for the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and normal tension glaucoma for patients whom optimal intraocular pressure control may remain “unachievable” due to needing to lower episcleral venous pressure.
The generic formulation references Pred Forte, which is trademarked by Allergan.
Lori Wright, JD, sat down to talk about a presentation at Collaborative Care Symposium about the risk under federal statutes and how to minimize that risk as an optometrist or an ophthalmic practice.
Honest discussions about treatments for dry eye disease can enhance compliance and simplify care.
Serious pathologies require high index of suspicion for diagnosis, management
Sometimes it takes several tries before settling into an inclusive practice that’s right for you.
Christina Twardowski, OD, FAAO, and Erin D. Stahl, MD, share highlights from their discussion titled, "A collaborative approach to pediatric keratoconus," which they presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.
Best practices to help patients enjoy their trip to the fullest.
Walline, OD, PhD, FAAO, outlines how to predict myopia progression and delay its onset in an exclusive interview with Optometry Times.
Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, highlighted the importance of building patient-doctor trust to learn about these practices, which can include non-traditional treatments like chamomile or manuka honey eye drops.
Bonnie An Henderson, MD, cofounder and program director of EnVision Summit, shares some of the unique qualities of the youth program.
Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, emphasizes the critical role optometrists play in the collaborative care of diabetic eye disease.
Imaging shows optic disc swelling and retinal nerve fiber layer thickening
Hammond and his team focused on creating a reliable conversion factor between 2 widely used optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems—the TopCon Maestro2 and the ZEISS Cirrus 5000. Their work specifically looked at ganglion cell–inner plexiform layer and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness measurements, which are critical markers in glaucoma diagnosis and monitoring.