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VEW 2024: Modern tonometers, swollen optic nerves, injections, and moreNathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, chats about his various Vision Expo West presentations, including an injections workshop, swollen optic nerve course, and new technology case competition.
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Efficiency of physiotherapy in treating and preventing uncomplicated acquired myopiaAn inside look into a retrospective study conducted from 2019 to 2023 that aimed to assess the effectiveness of treatment and prevention of the progression of uncomplicated acquired myopia through physiotherapeutic methods.
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CooperVision’s Give Brightly and Generation Sight programs foster new abilities for underserved communitiesThe programs make vision care more affordable and accessible for underserved communities.
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Orthokeratology is key to managing pediatric myopiaEnhanced treatments, tools, and resources make a difference.
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Pediatric myopia and keratoconus: Cross-linking and ortho-k in childrenIn this part 2 of the pediatric myopia and keratoconus series, Drs Chan and Swartz dive into ortho-k and crosslinking in children.
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EVO ICLs versus LASIK with Dr Eric FazioEric Fazio, OD, sits down with Optometry Times to weigh the pros and cons of EVO ICLs and LASIK and the role comanagement plays in the decision.
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Five ways to stand out with specialty contact lensesKeep patients coming back to your practice by offering what competitors don’t have.
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EyeCon 2024: Meet the Visionary in Eye Care award recipientsThree resident eye care providers—Khanh Huang, OD; Anupam Garg, MD, PhD; and Shail Patel, MD—were honored with the Visionary in Eye Care award at EyeCon 2024, which recognizes their achievements and contributions during their residency programs.
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AOA 2024: How to support vision for athletic performanceAs part of the sports and performance vision section of the AOA, Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, shares information on how to bolster athletes' performance through enhanced vision care.
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New topical therapies for dry eye diseaseNasal spray may fill the gaps left by artificial tears.
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Equitable access to refractive surgery: Bridging gaps in vision careResolving eye care disparities can yield positive results for patients of all backgrounds.
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Optometry Giving Sight shares VEW plans, previews AAOpt activitiesOGS has begun its funding season as the organization looks ahead to wrapping up 2023 and kicking off 2024.
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The role of comanagement in specialized scleral contact lens fittingComanagement optimizes outcomes for patients who wear scleral lenses.
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Refractive Error Among CHildren (REACH): A Lens on the FutureREACH operates with three objectives: 1) eliminate barriers to eye health for school children; 2) improve the quality of school eye health services; and 3) create a positive, sustainable environment at schools where eye health services are provided, ensuring children feel comfortable to access these services.
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AAOpt 2022: Helping patients understand, manage their headachesAnthony DeWilde, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AAOpt presentation, "What a pain! An optometrist's guide to headaches."
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A deeper look at pegcetacoplanThe first approved GA treatment leaves room for additional therapies.
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Therapy options based on DED severityA plethora of treatments are available when patients, particularly contact lens wearers, are assessed at disease onset.
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Meibomian gland dysfunction: At-home treatment devicesWarm compresses are an invaluable step in the treatment of dry eye.
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VEW 2022: Pediatric visionMichelle Hoff, OD, FAAO, ABOM, FNAO, and Isabel Kazemi, OD, FAAO, share key takeaways from their VEW 2022 presentation, "The ABCs on pediatric vision."
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How to utilize motivational interviewing in patient communicationsCommunication styles to adapt to an optometric setting
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The ins and outs of fitting multifocal contact lensesJessica Crooker, OD, sits down with Optometry Times to discuss common pitfalls optometrists run into when fitting multifocal contact lenses and how to avoid them.
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Autism and poor eye tracking: Theories and recommendations for optometristsAbnormalities in the amygdala causing eye contact avoidance, and dorsal visual stream dysfunction remain some of the theories regarding autism and poor eye tracking.
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VEW 2024: Cultural competency in optometryDr. Glenda Aleman discusses the importance of diversity in practices and how Latinos en Optometry is attracting more Latinos to the industry.
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Eye injuries outside the workplace: the OD's important role and legal responsibilitiesThe important role of the optometrist and legal responsibilities
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Digging into the 6-month first-in-human clinical trial data from SpyGlass PharmaPatrick Mooney, CEO of SpyGlass Pharma, sits down to discuss the 6-month first-in-human clinical trial data of their drug delivery platform with bimatoprost, which is implanted during routine cataract surgery.
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Contact lens disinfection methods still matterLong-term success of contact lens wearers attributed to education, professional input on cleaning methods
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Vision rehabilitation of patients with traumatic brain injuryA protocol of patient questions and clinical measurements can show a need for therapy
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EyeCon 2024: Red flags, red herrings to look out for in glaucoma casesAt EyeCon 2024, Analisa Arosemena, MD, discussed the shift away from traditional topical therapies towards more proactive management techniques, aiming to enhance patient outcomes in glaucoma care.
