How pain gates affect dry eye and chronic pain
September 20, 2019
If an OD sees a lot of dry eye patients or has relatives with chronic pain, she may be familiar with how people feel pain differently. I am fortunate enough to be in both situations.
Primary Care
Maintain open communication with primary-care physicians
July 5, 2019
Every three months, I have the opportunity to see a patient who goes way back in the lexicon of our practice. My grandfather stopped practicing about 30 years ago, and he saw this patient in the 1950s.
ODs must examine more than just eyes
November 27, 2018
Today, comprehensive care in optometry requires observation of the entire patient.
5 tips to impress contact lens patients
September 26, 2018
Optometrists should not only provide eye care service, but share information and educate patients about new technologies and products in eye care and related products, such as contact lenses, frames, lenses, and more.
