Patient Care

Results from a recent study led researchers to advise clinicians of the potential for dystrophies that mimic age-related macular degeneration and other atrophic macular pathologies to be incorrectly diagnosed, which can impact treatment.

The new mobile eye care clinic is 40 feet long and is fully equipped with an eye examination room, an eyewear dispensary stocked with frames, and a finishing lab for the production of prescription glasses.

The survey for the report was conducted from December 13, 2024 to January 10, 2025 with a nationally representative samples of 1500 US adults and 150 eye care providers from The Vision Council’s Research Advisory Panel.

The Preservative Freedom Coalition’s recent Glaucoma Patient Experience survey also found a need to better communication between patients and eye care providers.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that only 8.2% of patients who were referred and received a glaucoma evaluation were diagnosed with glaucoma.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.