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A Future for Remote Monitoring Centers in Eye DiseaseEnthusiasm regarding the acceleration of technology advances, including retinal monitoring centers, that can be used to help prevent disease progression for patients with eye diseases.
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VEW 2024: Contact Lens Institute survey reveals factors that keep patients in contact lensesThe Contact Lens Institute unveiled a preview of their data on contact lens patient retention at Vision Expo West. The full report will be released later this year.
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AAOpt 2024: Honing in on epigeneticsRoya Attar gives an overview of her presentation, "Decoding the Retina: The Value of Genetic Testing In Inherited Disorders," presented with Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, ABO, ABCMO.
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Understanding genetic testing for hereditary diseaseGenetic testing is becoming more successful and is expanding in scope. Understand how the process works and how to guide your patients through it. Find out what is involved and how to manage genetic testing…plus access a list of resources for you and your patient.
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9 things glaucoma patients want to knowIt is not realistic for patients to be prepared to respond when they are given news of a disease or disorder. Many times, patients are caught off guard at the mention of disease and assume a blank stare. What questions are they supposed to ask? Will Smith, OD, anticipates these questions and provides staff with information to keep patients informed.
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Identifying and responding to child and elder abuseIn both child and elder abuse, timely intervention can save a life. All members of the eyecare community must be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and their responsibilities in reporting to appropriate authorities.
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Meet the LEO founding board: Dr Howard PurcellHoward Purcell, OD, FAAO, sat down with Optometry Times®' assistant managing editor Emily Kaiser to talk about her role on the founding board of Latinos en Optometry (LEO).
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5 steps to maximize your optical profitThe key to optical success lies with the OD's involvement, according to Nazanin Galehdari, OD. She offers 5 steps to improve optical profitability.
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5 features of successful comanagementA comanaging MD discusses what five traits should be part of any OD-MD comanaging relationship. Setting patient expectations on both ends is the underlying framework.
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Engineer a specialty contact lens practiceContact lens experts detail how to help more patients see better and deliver life-altering care.
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How to identify ptosis in clinical practiceA simple addition to the comprehensive exam can make a big difference for patients
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AAOpt 2024: Enabling cross-linking to preserve sight for keratoconus patientsBrooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, overviews a talk on keratoconus management.
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AOA 2023: Virtual school: The long-term visual effectsOptometrists should be aware of the consequences of digital device use beyond myopia.
