Authors


Gary Y. Chu, OD, MPH, FAAO

Latest:

Technology for optometry post COVID-19

ODs who utilize technology will advance modern optometric care.


Kennard L. Herring, OD

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Optical inventory: Out with the old, in with the new

Effective management of turnover can have a big impact on revenue.


Ethan Pritikin

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Don’t forget to flip the lids in keratoconus

Consider 4 conditions when treating this patient population.


Anthony Wallace

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ASCRS 2023: The introduction of SeeLuma and more

Anthony Wallace, Vice President and General Manager of the US Surgical Business at Bausch + Lomb, discussed the introduction of SeeLuma, a fully digital surgical visualization platform, and more at the 2023 ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.


Joseph F. Panarelli, MD

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New drug delivery system aims to improve adherence

Tackle one of the biggest challenges in managing patients with glaucoma


Mike Brown, OD, MHS-CL, FAAO

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Why you should travel the extra mile for your patients

Mike Brown, OD, MHS-CL, FAAO, shares how the significance of a pocket watch and Helen Keller serve as important lessons in patient care for ODs.


Cassie A. Ludwig, MD, MSc

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Current management and prevention of vitreoretinal complications of high myopia

The prevailing message is that physicians have “a long way to go” in the optimization of management and prevention of myopic vitreoretinal disease.


Christi Closson, OD, FAAO

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AOA 2024: Comfort attributes and astigmatism

Christi Closson, OD, FAAO, details unique products from Johnson & Johnson, including a new contact lenses designed specifically for patients with astigmatism.


Richard Meetz, OD, MS, 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.


John D. Sheppard, MD, MMSc, FACS

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Are your patients suffering in silence with dry eye disease?

By taking a proactive approach to treatment, identify the “silent sufferers.”


Erin Draper, OD, FAAO

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AOA 2024: Uncovering the ocular connection in neurodegenerative diseases

Drs Erin Draper and Christopher Kuc reiterate the important role optometrists play in identifying biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases in patients.


Jason Duncan, OD, FAAO

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Applying injection basics to your optometric practice

Jason Duncan, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AOA 2022 presentation, "Injection Basics," presented at this year's Optometry's Meeting in Chicago.


Michael Wolber

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What's Your WhEYE? A conversation with Michael Wolber, CEO of OCULUS USA

Michael Wolber, CEO of OCULUS USA, sits down with host Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, to wander through Wolber's engineering background, his accidental passion for eye care, and how he envisions OCULUS paving the way for improved patient care.


Kristen Brotherson

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AAOpt 2023: Pipeline update from Alcon

Hear about the new innovations on the market—and coming soon—from Alcon.



Alissa M. Coyne, OD, FAAO, FASOS

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

Alissa M. Coyne, OD, FAAO, FASOS, gives her number 1 tip for managing dry eye.


Hattie Hayes

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FDA approves two aflibercept 2 mg biosimilars

Aflibercept-jbvf and aflibercept-yszy are the first interchangeable biosimilars to aflibercept 2 mg that have been approved in the US.



Nancy Holekamp, MD

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Achieving improved outcomes through partnerships between optometrists and retina specialists

Considerations in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.


Georgina Tsakrios, JD

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Diagnosing and treating optic nerve head drusen

Technologies that improve treatment of ONHD and similar pathologies.



Janis Winters, OD, FAAO

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AOA 2023: Integrating vision rehabilitation into primary care optometry

Janis Winters, OD, FAAO, shares insights from her case study that she copresented during the 2023 AOA Optometry's Meeting in Washington, DC.


Karen G. Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA

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AAOpt 2023: Dr Karen Carrasquillo gives highlights of the presentations she was part of during Academy

Karen G. Carrasquillo, OD, PhD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, shares highlights from her 2023 AAOpt presentations on scleral lenses, as well as cultural competency.


Bobby Saenz
Roberto “Bobby” Saenz II, OD, MS, FAAO

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EVO ICL may be best-kept secret in refractive surgery

As demand for this lens grows, the need for expert refractive comanagement will expand as well.


Lance Kugler, MD

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ASCRS 2023: The safety of office space cataract surgeries

Lance Kugler, MD, recapped his presentation and findings on the safety of office space cataract surgery with the Ophthalmology Times© team at the ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.


Aaron McNulty, OD, FAAO

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New data in anterior segment laser surgery

Research provides insight into selective trabeculoplasty, YAG capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy


Robert L. Rosenthal, OD

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Keep your contact lens practice on the cutting edge

Fitting the right lens requires a detective's mindset.


Marjorie Rah, OD, PhD, FAAO

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ARVO 2024: Evaluating in-home use of novel contact lens solution in potential lens dropouts

Marjorie Rah, OD, PhD, FAAO, discussed the in-home use test of BioTrue Hydration Plus multipurpose contact lens solution (Bausch + Lomb) on patients who are considering lens dropout.


Charles Wykoff, MD, PHD

Latest:

Achieving improved outcomes through partnerships between optometrists and retina specialists

Considerations in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.


Aziz Mottiwala

Latest:

SECO 2023: Pipeline update from Tarsus

Tarsus has received a PDUFA date for their TP-03 drug, which they are hoping to bring to market later this year.

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