Comprehensive Eye Exams

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Selina McGee, OD; and Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO; delve into how optometry has changed in the past year.

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, details the presentation she gave at this year's conference on the importance of validating patients' symptoms in cases of neuropathic corneal pain.

Optical devices and rehabilitation training can improve a patient’s quality of life.

Bascom Palmer is piloting a program to provide triage telehealth appointments for patients experiencing eye care emergencies.

Relationship between the brain and vision took center stage at 2024 International Congress of Behavioral Optometry.

With transportation hurdles, lack of eye care providers and practices, and economic disadvantages working against rural patients, vision initiatives are getting creative to ensure they still receive care.

Pediatric optometrist Dr. Magdalena Stec highlights effective treatment options and practical advice for parents to help manage and control myopia in their kids.

Adam S. Wenick, MD, PhD, discussed myopia interventions across the lifespan at EyeCon 2024, covering treatments, complications, and prevention strategies.

The Eyeglass Rule goes into effect today, requiring all optometrists to provide prescriptions to patients and to keep acknowledgment of receipt on file for up to 3 years.

From schools for blind individuals to early intervention services, families have options to help prepare their children with visual impairments for adulthood.

Abnormalities in the amygdala causing eye contact avoidance, and dorsal visual stream dysfunction remain some of the theories regarding autism and poor eye tracking.

The study also found lengthy eye examination and eyewear purchase cycles, with averages of 21 and 24 months respectively.

The National High Traffic Safety Administration states that “nighttime driving is inherently challenging due to decreased visibility."

This year's theme, "Love Your Eyes," focuses on children's vision and eye health.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 19-August 23.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 12-August 16.

Estimating the number of such visits in the US may help guide research and clinical efforts to optimize outcomes, according to the researchers.

The study found that of Medicaid enrollees, 12% do not have coverage for routine adult eye exams and 27% are without coverage for eyeglasses.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 5-August 9.

How myopia management reinvigorated me and my practice.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of July 29-August 2.

A majority of the 1000 survey participants stated that they are concerned about the eye health of their children, particularly those between 4 and 9 years old.

The launch of the interactive vision curriculum kit series aligns with National Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, which is recognized in August.

Long-term vision and ocular surface health are just part of the puzzle.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of July 22-July 26.

The quality of options for patients has improved in recent years.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of July 15-July 19.