Patient Care

Look out for at-risk patients and prepare to establish treatment protocols.

John Buch, OD, MS, with JJV, shares an update on the company's HEV filter contact lens.

Austin Lifferth, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AAOpt 2022 presentations, including a triad approach to evaluating the optic nerve in glaucoma, and recentering glaucoma care with these 5 GlaucoMantras.

Three experts in myopia control convened at the Optometry Times EyeCon meeting to discuss methods to control this burgeoning global epidemic.

Considering safety and efficacy of new drops and the potential impact on your patients.

According to the authors, a patient with bilateral choroid metastases from breast cancer experienced "a dramatic response" after a combination treatment of abemaciclib and fulvestrant.

As technology advances and choices grow, you need to personalize patients’ options.

Case history can give clues to a patient’s risk of developing diabetic eye disease.

Modern technology enables early detection, individualized solutions.

Brad Sutton, OD, FAAO, FORS, discusses key takeaways from his discussion, "Genetic testing in AMD: critical, useful, or inappropriate," which he presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

Increasing scleral lens use can benefit a larger patient base.

Combining products and resources in creative ways can help grow your business.

Glaucoma therapy isn't as cookie-cutter as it seems on the surface.

Erin Rueff, OD, PhD, FAAO, shares highlights from her 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentations in the contact lens space.

Anthony DeWilde, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AAOpt presentation, "What a pain! An optometrist's guide to headaches."

Alexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO, and Anita Gulmiri, OD, FAAO, share highlights from their presentation, "Intersection of low vision and contact lens: unique examples of co-management," which they presented during AAOpt 2022.

Contact lenses can be beneficial for children, even when not medically necessary, explains Jennifer Fogt, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO, shares highlights from his 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentation, "Simplifying systemic antibiotics."

Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from her discussion, "The OD's role in addressing silent killers: diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia," which she presented during this year's American Academy of Optometry annual meeting.

Parres Wright, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from her discussion, "DEI Building Blocks, its foundational concepts understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion in optometry," which she co-presented during AAOpt 2022.

Graham Erickson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, shares highlights from his 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentation, "Evidence-based refractive prescribing for pediatric patients."

The CHAMP phase 3 study shows strong safety and efficacy of NVK002 for the treatment of myopia.

Jason S. Ng, OD, PhD, FAAO, shares highlights from his 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentation, "Cannabis and vision: acute effects."

Brad Sutton, OD, FAAO, FORS, discusses key takeaways from his discussion, "Topical pharmacology rounds," which he presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

Optometrists may be the first, or only, touchpoint that patients have with the healthcare system.