Prevent Blindness promoting contact lens safety
Misusing contact lenses can be hazardous. Contact lens wearers also must take extra care when applying and removing eye cosmetics.
Mitochondrial DNA copies lower in patients with high-tension glaucoma
Patients with HTG had significantly fewer mtDNA copies per nuclear DNA.
Virtual staff: Is it time to make the leap?
Understanding the role of virtual staff and considering the pros and cons.
This week in optometry: September 25-September 29
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of September 25-September 29.
VEW 2023: Phase 3 BRIO-I data for brimochol PF for presbyopia
Ben Bergo, CEO of Visus, shares data from the company's pivotal phase 3 BRIO-1 trial, as well as answers questions about Brimochol PF.
VEW 2023: How — and how not — to use AI in eye care
Easy Anyama shares key takeaway points from "Vision care in the age of ChatGPT" and "Advances in AI and diagnosis for BIPOC populations" at Vision Expo West 2023 in Las Vegas.
VEW: Creating a contact lens culture in your practice
The Contact Lens Institute and The Vision Council presented a sneak peek of its forthcoming report, “The Culture Calculation: Data-Backed Behaviors for Contact Lens Success,” which will be published in mid-October 2023.
American Academy of Optometry 2023 annual meeting in historic NOLA
Save the dates: October 11-14, 2023.
VEW 2023: Predicting the future of keratoconus care
Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, discusses his talk, "Current trends in keratoconus management," at Vision Expo West 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
VEW 2023: The greatest contact lens course ever offers a comprehensive overview of all things contact lens
The course reviews fitting various contact lenses, looks at practice management essentials, and discusses treatment of contact lens complications.
More optometrists are using amniotic membrane
Easy-to-use modality offers exciting benefits for patients.
VEW 2023: How to put contact lenses to work for you
Lyndon Jones, PhD, DSc, FCOptom, FAAO, showcases topics discussed in the Global Contact Lens Forum at Vision Expo West 2023.
Optometry Giving Sight shares VEW plans, previews AAOpt activities
OGS has begun its funding season as the organization looks ahead to wrapping up 2023 and kicking off 2024.
FDA approves Ryzumvi (phentolamine ophthalmic solution 0.75%) for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis
Ocuphire Pharma and Viatris developed the drug together for the reversal of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis (RM) produced by adrenergic agonist or parasympatholytic agents.
Prevent Blindness joins World Sight Day global initiative of “Love Your Eyes At Work”
The theme calls on employers, insurers, and policy makers to consider how they can contribute to improved access to vision and eye health care.
Handling comorbidities prior to surgery
Addressing issues prior to referral will facilitate the referral process and enable more efficient care for your patient as well as maximize outcomes.
How to implement a custom contact lens fitting model into your practice
Luis Rojas, OD, shares his tips and tricks for getting the best fit for multifocal contact lenses, as well as how to leverage custom fittings as a service as a marketing tool.
Vision By Design 2023 brought comprehensive myopia management and ortho-k education
The American Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control-hosted conference was held September 5-9.
Early CAM therapy kick-starts healing
Combination therapy may reduce adverse events related to corticosteroids alone.
This week in optometry: September 18-September 22
Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of September 18-September 22.
