Patient Care

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.

Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD, discusses the 2023 AAOpt keynote speech, "Mental Health and Optometry."

Drs Paul Chous and Jeffry Gerson brought a new spin on the diabetes talk they've been presenting the last 18 years at the American Academy of Optometry annual meetings.

Over a dozen visual tests help clinicians identify patients who might benefit from vision therapy.

Ariel Cerenzie, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares highlights from the recently released Contact Lens Institute report on contact lens culture.

Nystagmus can be an intimidating condition, but understanding the treatment options can help patients feel as if they have more control.

Post-hoc data helps shine light on better understanding what patient demographics are best suited for presbyopia drops.

Hear what is new in the world of ocular surface disease, and what's coming down the pipeline.

Bringing awareness, understanding, and embracing mental health care gives clinicians the space to best support and empower their patients, as well as themselves.

The Contact Lens Institute (CLI) and The Vision Council published a collaborative effort titled “The Culture Calculation: Data-Backed Behaviors for Contact Lens Success.” This latest publication is part of the “See Tomorrow” research series.

World Sight Day is on Thursday, October 12, 2023, and this year’s spotlight is focusing the world’s attention on the importance of eye care in the workplace.

Patients with HTG had significantly fewer mtDNA copies per nuclear DNA.

Easy Anyama shares key takeaway points from "Vision care in the age of ChatGPT" and "Advances in AI and diagnosis for BIPOC populations" at Vision Expo West 2023 in Las Vegas.

The Contact Lens Institute and The Vision Council presented a sneak peek of its forthcoming report, “The Culture Calculation: Data-Backed Behaviors for Contact Lens Success,” which will be published in mid-October 2023.

Easy-to-use modality offers exciting benefits for patients.

Addressing issues prior to referral will facilitate the referral process and enable more efficient care for your patient as well as maximize outcomes.

Luis Rojas, OD, shares his tips and tricks for getting the best fit for multifocal contact lenses, as well as how to leverage custom fittings as a service as a marketing tool.

This neural time warp is seen throughout the optometric examination.

Don’t forget to look at a patient’s optic nerve through a dilated pupil.

Research into multiple aspects of myopia control warranted.

How to tailor an eye examination and what technology to consider.

Being a selfless provider will earn you trust and loyalty.

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.

Well-fitting lenses greatly improve quality of life for patients.