Toric IOLs enable comanagement opportunities
May 16th 2013The toric intraocular lens (IOL) provides a greater range, enhanced efficacy, more precise visual recovery for the cataract patient, and reduced potential of complications in a single surgery. Also, toric lenses provide the opportunity for optometrists to co-manage the patient’s recovery.
Certain ODs welcome to new ASCRS integrated program
May 7th 2013The Integrated Ophthalmic Managed Eyecare Delivery Model (IOMED) is an integrated eyecare model in which optometrists and ophthalmologists work together. In an integrated eyecare model, ODs and MDs share the same ideals and principles of practice, and sometimes even the same building.
Clinical answers for improving a patient’s 3D viewing experience
May 1st 2013Are 3D movies not only box office blockbusters, but also an emerging public health opportunity for optometry? As 3D and stereoscopic 3D (S3D) become more common in movies and television, video games, mobile devices, and in the classroom and the workplace, many people will discover that they can’t appreciate this new technology because of vision problems.