May/June digital edition 2025

Explaining how different examinations are billed by insurance to patients can make a difference in patient care.

Prolonged exposure to toxins has detrimental effects on eye health and the body as a whole.

Laura Holtz, OD, states that although it is a small part of the cornea, the epithelium plays a vital role that affects refractive surgery recommendations, diagnosis of corneal ectasias, and contact lens warpage.

Walkable communities could aid in reduction of type 2 diabetes.

Jeffrey Anshel, OD, FAAO, outlines integrating nutritional supplements into patient eye care.

Incorporating peripheral OCTs into your practice provides valuable insights that may alter your clinical diagnosis.

An official approval by the FDA in the United States can boost adoption rate of atropine and antimyopia glasses, which will change the landscape of myopia management.

Diane Russo, OD, MPH, MBA, FAAO, Dipl AAO PH, and Nicole Quinn, OD, FAAO, highlight the continued importance of residencies in optometric practices.

Can a drop of perfluorohexyloctane, known to persist in the tear film, influence the precision of keratometry and ultimately affect surgical planning?

Boehringer Ingelheim announced that the phase 2 clinical studies will investigate a potential first-in-class oral compound and a highly specific antibody fragment for geographic atrophy.