Vision Expo West a success on continuing education, technology fronts
The economy may still be battered, but that didn't stop nearly 12,000 eye care professionals from attending International Vision Expo West in Las Vegas.
Changes in the profession are moving at fast pace
Glaucoma technology is swiftly evolving.
Academy 2009 focuses on CE, research, exhibit
The American Academy of Optometry's annual conference, Academy 2009 Orlando, will be held Nov. 11 to 14 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center in Orlando.
Eye care professional offers highly discounted services to people in need
One optometrist, upon realizing that in the past year, 25% of his patients had lost jobs or health insurance, found a way to give back.
Proper supplement use advised for people with age-related macular degeneration
When patients visit Greg E. Evans, OD, at his practice near Palm Springs, CA, a routine part of the exam includes a thorough assessment of their macular health.
Drug therapy improves prognosis of retinal vein blockage
Advances in pharmacotherapy, including intravitreal administration of corticosteroids and inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor, have improved management of retinal vein occlusions.
Know how to manage your staff
What do you, as a manager, do when you can't find the personnel you need?
Digital fundus camera features mydriatic, nonmydriatic functions
The FDA has given 501(k) marketing clearance for a new digital fundus camera that combines mydriatic and non-mydriatic functions in a single device.
Take an active role in patients' diabetes
As incidence of diabetes rises, optometrists will play greater role as part of patient's health care team.
Tonometer offers reliable way to measure intraocular pressure
A handheld tonometer that measures IOP through the eyelid and over the sclera is proving helpful for optometrists faced with patients who are apprehensive about seeing an instrument approaching their eyes.
Is the move toward electronic health records inevitable?
The call for electronic recordskeeping has become more insistent.
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island's educational meeting explores surgical, subspecialty care
The 9th biannual continuing education meeting for optometrists sponsored by OCLI introduced a new feature-roundtables.
Orlando is filled with restaurants and fun attractions
Orlando has no shortage of creative culinary choices for a special night on the town.
Try marketing to rejuvenate your practice
The reason why some optometry practices stay stuck in neutral, don't grow, or don't increase profits often involves the optometrist's lack of knowledge and application of one important business practice: marketing.
How to manage glaucoma in tight economy
During tough economy, some try to economize by cutting back on medication use.
Paraoptometric advanced training can pay dividends
One optometrist has been on a mission for 25 years to develop and grow generations of paraoptometrics.
Drug combo may manage intraocular pressure in glaucoma patients
A particular fixed-combination ophthalmic solution for glaucoma effectively controls IOP and potentially may increase patient adherence to therapy, an issue commonly associated with multi-drug regimens for the disease.
FDA Oks bepotastine for allergic conjunctivitis
The FDA has approved bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution 1.5% as a twice-daily prescription eye drop treatment for ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis in patients aged 2 or more years.
Testing: Embrace new technology to examine internal structures
Visual field instruments have changed in their abilities to detect fundus abnormalities.
Low vision patients have many options to improve quality of life
A variety of skills and devices can enable patients with low vision in performing near and distance vision tasks.
