Patient Care

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.

Recent patient situation stresses needs for peer-to-peer discourse.

At Vision Expo West 2022, Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, shares her best practices for managing prescription formulas for pediatric patients.

Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, discusses going back to the basics of neuro-ophthalmology + managing vision and visual-motor abnormalities in patients.

Valerie M. Kattouf, OD, shares key highlights and takeaways from her 2022 Vision Expo West presentation titled "Myopia Control."

Dedicating part of your practice to a pediatric patient base allows you to have fun, as well as continue growing your practice.

At AOA 2022, Rebecca Wartman, OD, and Harvey Richmond, OD, discuss how eye care practitioners can properly and efficiently establish a telehealth program in their practice.

Mitch Ibach, OD, and Damon Dierker, OD, explore how the current landscape in cataract surgery shows an upward swing in the number of surgeries that are being performed in increasingly younger patients by an increasingly small number of surgeons.

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This far-less-understood option can fill multiple needs for a practice.

Four patients present with previously undiagnosed conditions.

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One doctor's experience leads to key takeaways in ensuring quality care for all patients.

Effectively communicate risks, benefits, and surgery potential

Vision deficit associated with stroke is common, and many ODs will see these patients in their chairs

Dry eye or ocular surface disease is not the only reason patients drop out of contact lens wear

An ocular wellness regimen doesn’t need to be complicated—simply wipe, spray, and warm

Find out what your patients are tweeting about you.

Routinely and accurately measuring blood pressure in office can influence patient health