Patient Care

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

Modern technology enables early detection, individualized solutions.

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.

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.

Vitto Mena, Jr., OD, MS, shares highlights from his discussion titled, "Contact lenses for kids: concepts and methods for contemporary care," which he co-presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

Michelle Buckland, OD, MS, FAAO, shares highlights from her 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentation, "Pediatric eye exams: the ABCs and 123s."

Phillip T. Yuhas, OD, PhD, FAAO, discusses key takeaways from his presentation, "Stress management: the emerging role of ocular biomechanics in glaucoma," which he presented during the 2022 AAOpt.

Brad Sutton, OD, FAAO, FORS, shares highlights from his discussion titled, "Retinal imaging grand rounds," which he co-presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

Christina Twardowski, OD, FAAO, and Erin D. Stahl, MD, share highlights from their discussion titled, "A collaborative approach to pediatric keratoconus," which they presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

When interpreting study findings, take into consideration the similarity and the differences between the subjects recruited for the study versus the patient population each practitioner serves.

Anthony DeWilde, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from his AAOpt presentation, "Anti-VEGF and the eye: Past, present and future."

Mark E. Wilkinson, OD, FAAO, touches on the importance of understanding the genetics of inherited eye disease, which he presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.

DigitalOptometrics President discusses the pioneering abilities of telemedicine and how the company is paving a new way for doctors to see patients of varying needs.