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The ocular surface and makeup: What you need to knowPamela Theriot OD, FAAO, on highlights from her SECO 2022 presentation "Makeup and the ocular surface: what you need to know"
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AOA 2025: Innovation and education take forefront at Optometry's MeetingODs reflect on their time in Minneapolis, Minnesota, citing continuing education, tech updates, and networking opportunities as valued takeaways from the meeting.
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The contact lens follow-up factor: The full conversation with Drs Brianna Rhue and Diana Canto-SimsRhue and Canto-Sims tackle the problem of many optometry practices losing significant revenue due to ineffective follow-up systems.
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Cyropreserved amniotic membrane option for management of DED, NKTreatment requires a systematic, multifaceted approach to improve outcomes.
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Predicting presbyopia reading ADD and progression with AI and machine learning algorithmDigital Twin and VESA can integrate refractive data, topography, biomechanical properties, and even simulate age-related changes in the eye—turning it into a predictive and diagnostic tool for clinicians managing complex conditions like presbyopia.
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EnVision Summit 2025: What you missed in keratoconus, AI, and comanagementThree EnVision Summit faculty members weigh in on the importance of comanagement in glaucoma management, where artificial intelligence will lead eye care, and what hopes are on the horizon for corneal ectasia treatments.
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A glasses-wearing kitty?: Truffles and her impact on eye care, one pediatric patient at a timeDanielle Crull, ABOM, details Truffles' story and new initiatives she has taken on to destigmatize glasses and patching for children.
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Neurolens's impactful role in headache reduction with CEO Davis CorleyDavis Corley, CEO of Neurolens, outlines the importance a new study that show statistically significant improvement of headaches with the use of Neurolens.
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Current glaucoma treatments bring challengesOptometrists must identify and mitigate complications for this patient base.
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Differentiating ocular allergyOn the surface, eyecare providers may not fully appreciate the prevalence and complexity of ocular allergy and its clinical management; we learn that it is a relatively simple disease defined by ocular itch.
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Navigating AI in optometry: A balancing act of innovation and ethicsHow to be optimistic, responsible, and open in the face of new technology.
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Dr. Sicks' #1 tip for managing dry eyeLindsay A. Sicks, OD, FAAO, shares her number 1 tip for managing dry eye.
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Practicing cultural sensitivity in the officeConversation depends on two people talking to each other and, hopefully, being heard and understood. But there are a host of unspoken cues that are conveyed which have nothing to do with words-but have everything to do with interpretation and meaning.
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How to instill eye drops and avoid contaminationEye drops and ointments are prescribed by doctors to treat acute or long-term ocular conditions. Drops and ointments are administered directly in the site of action and are therefore very effective in treating the diagnosed condition.
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How to care for stroke patientsOptometrists are able to address the visual needs of stroke survivors, an underserved population.
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How to use tear osmolarity to help treat dry eye diseaseFor the patient, perhaps the most significant symptom of DED is fluctuating or reduced vision.
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Introducing AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde Contact LensesContact lenses that can keep pace with a dynamic world.
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3 steps to success in clinical practiceSo, in optometry, with online refractions, online sales of eyeglasses and contact lenses, and in the face of reduced insurance reimbursements, is true practice autonomy attainable?
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Incorporating lactoferrin and immunoglobin testingWhile ophthalmic diagnostic lab tests-specifically those targeting ocular surface disorders-have been around for over 20 years, it is only within the past five years that they have begun to gain measurable use.
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Consider nursing home optometry as practice optionOptometric practice in the nursing home setting is not always very glamorous; however, there are many reasons optometrists might want to consider adding this specialty to their practice arsenal due to tremendous need.
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Dry Eye Relief for Your LASIK and Cataract PatientsIn our co-managed practice, preservative-free eye drops play an essential role — particularly for cataract and refractive (LASIK) surgery patients who also have dry eye, SYSTANE® HYDRATION PF with HydroBoost Technology from Alcon is a welcome addition to our dry eye armamentarium.
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Students can make a difference with advocacyAs I reach the end of my second year out of optometry school, I find myself reflecting on how the past two years have been such a rewarding experience.
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Eye banks create the cycle of givingThe Human Tissue “box” that shows up at your hospital or surgery center and its contents go through quite a journey, which we in the eye banking world call the Cycle of Giving, to reach your destination.
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Revolutionizing dry eye care with shorter-duration cryopreserved amniotic membrane therapyDamon Dierker, OD, FAAO, shares latest updates in research on sutureless cryopreserved amniotic membrane for moderate-to-severe dry eye with short treatment duration.
