Patient Care

Tina Mac Donald, OD, shares highlights from her presentation on living with an untreatable eye disease, which she presented during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

Laura Periman, MD, breaks down some myths and controversies in the cosmetic world in her presentation, "Ocular toxins everywhere and in everything," presented at the Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

David S. Boyer, MD, shares highlights from the symposium on advances in the geographic atrophy space, which he presented during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

Leo Semes, OD, shares highlights from his presentation on early detection of AMD, which he presented during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care.

David Liao, MD, shares highlights from his discussion on evolving treatment strategies for neovascular AMD and DME, during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

In a sham device-controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical trial in China, researchers utilized a device that emits 650 nm red light directly to the retina.

Although the 20-20-20 rule is still a solid recommendation, recent studies have provided practitioners with more specific recommendations to help potentially prevent the onset and slow the progression of myopia.

Help patients establish a daily eye care routine like the one they have for oral health.

In addition to these tips on preventing digital eye strain, it is important to implement other eye-healthy habits.

The partnership addresses a major gap in delivering resources for patients with vision impairment or blindness, including a new focus on mental health care delivery.

Recommending a nighttime eye mask and ear plugs may protect the ocular surface.

The investigators conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis to determine the epidemiologic pattern of IPV–related ocular injuries in US adults

Step up your standard of care, free up office space, and exceed patient expectations by taking advantage of these tools.

Jennifer Tsai, OD, tells us how to start the conversation with patients about dual-wear, and the benefits of this from the patient and provider perspective.

Mitch Ibach, OD, FAOO, tells us about the current corneal cross-linking treatments, as well as those on the horizon.

The pros and cons of LASIK, PRK, EVO, SMILE, and RLE/CLE.

How one OD incorporated full-service dry eye treatment.

Empowering individuals to take greater ownership of their visual health.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of March 3-March 9.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 25-March 2.

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A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 18-February 23.

A look back on what's happened in optometry during the week of February 11-February 16.

The eye care community is moving toward a more disruption-resistant system of care, from wearable tech to VEGF-eluting implants.

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