Patient Care

Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, presented on laser trabeculoplasty for glaucoma management at this year's conference.

Researchers examined 3 primary associations: the risk of developing uveitis following an IMID diagnosis, the odds of having a prior IMID among uveitis patients, and the risk of developing an IMID after a uveitis diagnosis.

Julia Pulliam, OD, FAAO, highlights how working in an academic medical center provides significant advantages for managing complex conditions like uveitis.

Pathik P. Amin, OD, FAAO, details his segment of an educational track session on glaucoma at this year's conference.

Why school screenings fall short—and how your practice can fill the gap.

ACP says the label “provider” blurs clinical roles, commercializes care, and erodes trust—urging words that protect medical ethics and relationships.

Smart glasses with artificial intelligence assistants can make a world of difference for those with vision impairment.

A conversation with survivor and advocate Jasmine Grace Marino.

IPV is defined as physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, or psychological aggression that is committed by a current or former spouse or dating partners.

Dan Ignaszewski, executive director of the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research and the National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research, provides insight into the new campaign and how to get involved.

The optometric giant recently passed away at the age of 97.

Sheila Setork, OD, gives insight and advice on how to optimize daily disposables in order to improve retention rates and introduce more patients to contact lenses.

Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO, has refined her passions for academia, teaching, low vision practice, and advocacy work to build out a well-rounded career.

The new facility has opened just in time to see its first classes held in the fall semester.

Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO, discussed the importance of optometrists addressing mental health with patients in their chair.

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

Kristin Adams, OD, and Colleen Onstad, MSW, LICSW, detailed the importance of recognizing the signs of domestic violence in patients during Optometry's Meeting 2025.

A recent $1 million gift will aid in broadening access to emotional support services, including social workers, peer connections, and multimedia content include videos and podcasts.

Anthem will also be required to conduct quarterly self-audits beginning in July of this year in order to document the correction of the issues stated in the report.

The Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025, S 1716 was introduced to the US Senate floor on May 12.

Bryce St Clair, OD, MPH, authors the June edition of the Cultural Responsiveness Blog, and urges doctors to consider cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds when caring for patients.

The cross sector initiative that intends to drive a shift from reactive to proactive health care by leveraging ocular data through the means of oculomics.

The award marks the company's fifth consecutive recognition from the program.

Knowing the truths concerning patient adherence and history and visual field tests can make a difference in care quality.