Authors


Andrea Lasby, OD, FAAO, FSLS

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Welcoming myopia modalities into optometric practice

Incorporate management of disease as the new standard of care.



Christopher Kuc, 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.


David Grecu

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What to do if you're hit with tear gas

Effectively treat tear gas exposure with these steps


Khanh Hoang, OD

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The evolving relationship between optometrists and ophthalmologists: Enhancing patient care through collaboration

Khanh Hoang, OD, details how comanagement relationships can be streamlined for the benefit of the patient.


Elad Kedar

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FDA approves low-dose pilocarpine hydrochloride 0.4% as a treatment for presbyopia

Qlosi (Orasis Pharmaceuticals) approved to treat presbyopia.


Ashley Wallace-Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Dipl ABO

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AOA 2025: Should you be concerned about pediatric dry eye during myopia management?

Optometrists learn to recognize and manage pediatric dry eye and myopia, emphasizing proactive care and lifestyle changes for better outcomes.



Kensington Hatcher, OD, FAAO, FORS

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That’s not AMD: Mimickers of age-related macular degeneration

From Stargardt to macular telangiectasia type 2, Kensington Hatcher, OD, FAAO, FORS; and Srinivas Kondapalli, MD, detail other conditions that share similarities to AMD.


Albert Swann

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AAOpt 2022: Bausch + Lomb enters the canine healthcare landscape with new Project Watson

Albert Swann share details about Bausch + Lomb's new healthcare product line for dogs: Project Watson.


Mitch Shultz, MD

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Extended lotilaner 0.25% therapy shows meibomian gland benefits

At the 2025 ASCRS meeting, Mitch Shultz, MD, presented compelling new findings from a 12-week clinical trial investigating the impact of lotilaner 0.25% ophthalmic solution on meibomian gland function.


Jill Woods, MSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA

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Transcript: Contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids

New data shows that contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids as young as age 8



Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO

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What optometrists gained from attending SECO 2025

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO; Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO; Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS; Ben Casella, OD; and Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO shared their insights from the conference.


Agatha Sleboda, OD

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What patients should know about eye protection during natural disasters

Agatha Sleboda, OD; Arti Shah, OD, FAAO; and Kent J. Nozaki, OD provide the best tips that they give to their patients during natural disasters events in light of the recent Greater Los Angeles wildfires.


Lilia Dumbraveanu, MD, PhD

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Efficiency of physiotherapy in treating and preventing uncomplicated acquired myopia

An 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.


Grace Koennecke

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Eyenovia, Betaliq enter potential reverse merger agreement

If executed, the reverse merger would create a new ophthalmic company that pairs two FDA-approved technologies for use in glaucoma patients.


Kelly Voltz, OD, FAAO, FSLS

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Orthokeratology is key to managing pediatric myopia

Enhanced treatments, tools, and resources make a difference.


Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO

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Pediatric myopia and keratoconus: Cross-linking and ortho-k in children

In this part 2 of the pediatric myopia and keratoconus series, Drs Chan and Swartz dive into ortho-k and crosslinking in children.


Eric Fazio, OD

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EVO ICLs versus LASIK with Dr Eric Fazio

Eric 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.


Selena Huang, OD

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Five ways to stand out with specialty contact lenses

Keep patients coming back to your practice by offering what competitors don’t have.


Anupam Garg, MD, PhD

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EyeCon 2024: Meet the Visionary in Eye Care award recipients

Three 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.


Vittorio Mena, OD, MS,

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How artificial intelligence is impacting optometry

Vittorio Mena, OD, MS, discusses the impact of a lecture given at Vision Expo West on AI.


Araliya Gunawardene

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New topical therapies for dry eye disease

Nasal spray may fill the gaps left by artificial tears.



Lois Schoenbrun

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Optometry Giving Sight shares VEW plans, previews AAOpt activities

OGS has begun its funding season as the organization looks ahead to wrapping up 2023 and kicking off 2024.


Marin Nagelberg, BS

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The role of comanagement in specialized scleral contact lens fitting

Comanagement optimizes outcomes for patients who wear scleral lenses.


Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO

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The effects of switching to latanoprostene bunod in patients with glaucoma

Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, details a real-world study that found IOP-lowering benefits when switching patients with glaucoma to latanoprostene bunod treatment.


Dr Rishi Raj Borah

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Refractive Error Among CHildren (REACH): A Lens on the Future

REACH 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.


Rachael Zimlich

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Your future telehealth program

Building a plan beyond the pandemic

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