Patient Care

VisionSpring, Eye Care Foundation, and Deckers Brands will provide screenings to 4600 factory workers over 18 days and will take place at 2 factories.

Charissa Lee, OD, MBA, FAAO; Ryan Corte, OD; Roxanne Achong-Coan OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS, Dip CCLRT; and Nishan Pressley, OD; give their insights on distinguishing the best candidates for contact lens wear.

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.

Optometrists local to the Los Angeles area overview their efforts to continue providing support to patients affected by January's wildfires.

Charissa Lee, OD, MBA, FAAO; Ryan Corte, OD; Roxanne Achong-Coan OD, FAAO, FIAOMC, FSLS, Dip CCLRT; and Nishan Pressley, OD; give their insights on recent Contact Lens Institute research on contact lens purchase factors and Google searches.

A first-of-a-kind cross-sectional study at an outpatient clinic in China found that patients diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis possess very little knowledge about the disease.

Ben Young, OD, FAAO, sat down with Optometry Times for an exclusive interview on how he got to where he is today at the New England College of Optometry.

HB 1352 will take effect in August 2025 with additional provisions to roll out based on plan renewals, contract changes, or by January 1, 2026.

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

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.

Let’s look back on some of the top stories on Modern Retina from 2024 as we gear up for an incredible 2025.

From new treatments on the horizon for macular degeneration to strengthening comanagement ties, optometrists cite a lot to be excited about in the coming year.

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

The Vision Council Foundation provides unbiased vision care information for consumers, addresses workforce shortages through scholarship programs, and provides free educational resources for eye care providers.

Sandra Block, OD, M Ed, MPH, FAAO, FCOVD, said in a recent statement that global eye care has come a long way thanks to eye care providers.

Robert Weiss, former president and CEO of The Cooper Companies, shares some of the latest optometric schooling developments from Vietnam in his work with Optometry Giving Sight, the Brian Holden Foundation, and Hanoi Medical University.

Noninvasive treatments can help patients with ptosis improve their visual field.

By taking a proactive approach to treatment, identify the “silent sufferers.”

Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSC, FAAO, shares highlights from his 2023 AAOpt presentation, which he co-presented with Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO.

AI may play an important role in patient communication and treatment.

Educating patients about the importance of consistent care is key.

TearCare provides significant improvements in dry eye signs and symptoms, superior to Restasis in tear film break-up time improvements.

Optometrists must consider the experience of the person in the chair.

At the 2023 AAOpt annual meeting, data was presented on the frequency of success of patients struggling with contact lens drop out getting back into daily disposable lenses.