Data from the Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus (CLEK) Study are a useful resource for providing evidence-based information to patients with keratoconus.

Silhouette Optical offers a new line of rimless eyewear, Leatherdrops for women, and Leathertouch for men.

Bausch & Lomb's (B&L's) consumer Web site for its multifocal contact lenses was awarded "best in class" in the health-care category of the 2009 Interactive Media Awards.

Independent optometrists will increasingly need to differentiate themselves in their market. Forward-thinking eyewear designers offer an array of styles, shapes, colors, and materials that can help set your dispensary apart from the pack.

Alcon has entered into a 5-year collaborative research agreement with AstraZeneca for exclusive ophthalmic discovery and potential development rights to AstraZeneca's compound library.

Clinical evaluation of the optic nerve head and retinal nerve fiber layer is essential for diagnosing glaucomatous damage and progression. A set of five rules outlines a systematic approach to the examination.

Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, has chosen Topcon Medical Systems' new software (EyeRoute, Topcon) with the goal of improving workflow and ensuring seamless interconnectivity of its devices so that diagnostic information is made available virtually at any time from any location.

A second delay for enacting the "Red Flags Rule" was announced recently by the FTC, which has postponed its enforcement of the rule to Nov. 1 from Aug. 1. The rule had originally been slated to go into effect May 1.

Vision Expo West takes place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Matching lens material and prescription with a look that suits patient preferences is up to the dispenser. A thorough knowledge of the latest materials, trends, and styles is a must for helping patients navigate their way to the best possible vision.

Easy steps that can help reduce theft from your optical shop include strategic placement of displays and posters, not leaving locked cases open, and limiting the number of frames that are out at one time.

A study conducted at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) has found that dry eye disease is common among American men aged more than 50 years, and it increases with age, high blood pressure, occurrence of benign prostate disease, and the use of antidepressants.

CooperVision has reached out to patients with astigmatism by expanding the parameters of its silicone hydrogel contact lens ([CL] Biofinity Toric).

Vision-Ease Lens announces the extension of its SunRx polarized product line with new coated and uncoated plastic lenses.

Marketing is highly effective when done right, but many optometrists think they either must spend a fortune or spend very little. Developing an accurate profile of a practice's existing patient base is an important first step in creating a marketing campaign that delivers a strong return on investment.

Acanthamoeba keratitis can be challenging to diagnose, but early detection is critical to prevent severe vision loss. High index of suspicion and use of confocal microscopy are important tools for evaluating patients with keratitis of unexplained origin.

The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends a visit to the optometrist before heading back to the classroom.

Dry eye can compromise comfort of contact lens wear. Maintaining patients in their lenses requires management of the dry eye disease and proper lens fitting. Good selection of lens materials and care solutions are important, as is patient compliance with recommendations on lens wear and care.

Viva International has released eight new prescription-ready sunglass styles for men and women in its Harley-Davidson Eyewear collection.

Although the patient's ideal eye-care practice might not actually exist, something very close to the ideal practice does exist in many optometry practices throughout the world, much of the time in areas being best-served by optometry, rural America. And it is much more achievable than one might think.