Early diagnosis enables cross-linking treatment before significant vision loss.
Thomas A. Wong, OD, FNAP, and his co-authors Elise Regina, OD, and Kelly Armstrong, OD, discuss corneal hysteresis: part four.
Spencer Johnson, OD, FAAO, overviews his talk that gives the best practices for pre- and post-operative management for laser procedures like YAG capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy, and selective laser trabeculoplasty.
Earlier and proactive use is suggested for a variety of corneal diseases
Comfortable technologies, easier fits, and attractive features enable patients older than 45 years to stay in contact lenses.
Innovations in multifocal contact lenses have expanded options.
Robert Reed Jr., OD, discusses his AOA 2022 presentation titled: "Migraines: Mother-of-All-Headaches."
Hear from Maria Sampalis, OD, on what to have on your checklist when purchasing a practice.
From contact lens dropout to addressing diabetic retinopathy in rural communities, optometrists choose an area of eye care research that they would expand, given the appropriate resources.
Keep the specific needs of this patient population in mind as more patients return to the office
An official approval by the FDA in the United States can boost adoption rate of atropine and antimyopia glasses, which will change the landscape of myopia management.
Learn what's in the pipeline for eSight, as well as hear how their current technology helps patients.
Should your practice outsource its billing services, and if so, to whom?
Elise Kramer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, describes how she uses myriad tools to help her patients with dry eye manage the condition, especially in conjunction with contact lenses.
Cofounders Camille F. Cohen, OD, FAAO, and Janis James, OD, FAAO discuss what the organization has been up to at the National Optometric Association Convention.
What to know about legislative moves that have been made through May this year.
William Trattler, MD, sat down with Sheryl Stevenson, Group Editorial Director, Ophthalmology Times®, to discuss his presentation on progressive keratoconus in older patients with delayed corneal cross-linking treatment at the ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.
Deborah Ferrington, PhD, shares a brief overview of her presentation on identifying the mechanism responsible for the death of the retinal pigment epithelium.
Dr. David Chin Yee describes how to spot early signs of geographic atrophy and explores promising new therapies that may slow progression and improve vision.
Nicholas R. Green, OD, FAAO, gave a presentation on the management and treatment of diabetes and its ocular effects at the American Optometric Association’s Optometry’s Meeting 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Karen R. Hoffman, OD, shares how customizable scleral lenses can transform vision for patients with complex corneas, achieving 20/20 outcomes and enhanced comfort.
Individuals often have questions about their candidacy for certain implants and how the various mechanisms of action work.
This 3-pronged approach for nutritional intervention to help maintain dry eye disease is in addition to a recommended dietary intake of daily oily fish.
The next frontier of software to reduce physicians’ documentation burdens
Clinical trial launch proves transformative for one optometrist’s career
Successfully improving visual function in patients with MTBI requires an interdisciplinary approach and a collaborative effort between the patient and all involved allied health care providers.
Effective communication is imperative for patient adherence, it increases patient outcomes, and it reduces malpractice risks.
Removing drops improves adherence and comfort for most patients.
Evaluating images for quality, artifacts, and segmentation errors.