Videos

Tracy Lynn Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO, overview the 3 questions to ask before referring a patient for refractive surgery.

Neda Gioia, OD, CNS, FOWNS, outlines the poster entitled, "Clinical Evaluation of a Multi-Ingredient Oral Supplement on Dry Eye Symptoms and Tear Volume," in an interview with Optometry Times.

Christi Closson, OD, FAAO, details unique products from Johnson & Johnson, including a new contact lenses designed specifically for patients with astigmatism.

Drs Erin Draper and Christopher Kuc reiterate the important role optometrists play in identifying biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases in patients.

Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS, emphasizes the importance of leveraging modern technology and scientific advancements in contact lenses to provide the best possible comfort and vision correction for patients with astigmatism.

Nick Bruns, OD, FAAO, talks refractive surgery, from premium IOL options for patients with cataracts to EVO ICL for patients seeking elective corrective surgery.

Walter Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO, weighs in on the importance of staying in the know of innovations in treatment options for the sake of patient care.

Rafieetary emphasizes the importance of follow-up plans and consistent support to prevent patients from dropping out of treatment, which can negatively impact their prognosis.

Gromacki shares the importance of a dedicated approach to treating keratoconus, highlighting the need for passion, diverse tools, and a committed practice environment to ensure patient success.

Raman Bhakrhi, OD, FAAO, said that optometrists' collaboration with primary care physicians and other medical professionals can help minimize the chance for retinal damage caused by medications.

Devin Sasser, OD, gives an overview of a panel and breakout session that the American Optometric Student Association will be hosting at AOA's Optometry's Meeting.

Jacobi Cleaver, OD, FAAO, gives an overview of a panel on allyship given by Black Eyecare Perspective at their event hosted at AOA 2024.

Jade Coats, OD, alongside Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, and Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO, gave a talk on ocular pain and patient care at AOA's 2024 Optometry's Meeting.

Jade Coats, OD, details 2 poster presentations on the benefits found in a novel lipid-containing eye drop during AOA's 2024 Optometry's Meeting.

According to Adam Alexander, OD, Miebo can make headway in establishing a need for precision medication when it comes to dry eye treatment.

Lorraine Provencher, MD, reviews the NOVA trial which measured and validated the sensitivity of a novel VR-based wearable headset for visual field testing in glaucoma.

The rabbit model found that the levels of the active metabolites were very comparable, whether or not eyes had received a prior installation of perfluorohexyloctane.

Representatives from CooperVision and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness give a preview of what to expect at the "Universal Access to Glasses: Promoting Multisectoral Action" event at this year's World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc, overviews her 2 presentations from ARVO 2024 that utilized polygenic risk scores to identify patients' genetic risk of developing low risk for different glaucoma subtypes.

Michael Belin, MD, weighs the ABCD and Amsler-Krumeich classifications and proposes ABCD progression displays as an effective modern alternative.

Phase 3 trials continue to investigate the efficacy of EpiSmart, a new method of cross-linking that could be utilized in the treatment of keratoconus.

Kourtney Houser, MD, and Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS, give an overview of the important role topography and tomography play in catching keratoconus early in their patients.

Annual follow-ups for patients with keratoconus can help them become better candidates for cross-linking procedures, according to William Trattler, MD.

Early diagnosis of keratoconus is vital given the disease's prevalence in pediatric patient, according to Jennifer Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

Shelley Cutler, OD, FAAO, comments on technological advancements leading to the progression of keratoconus diagnosis and treatment options during this year's IKA symposium.

Melissa Barnett, OD, Director of Optometry at the University of California, Davis, talked about her session at IKA that focused on keratoconus from the patient perspective.

Elizabeth Yeu, MD, Executive Board Member of IKA, and a cataract and refractive surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants, talked about cataract surgery in keratoconus, and the diagnostic considerations clinicians can take before and in the operating room.

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, from Vance Thompson Vision, talked about his session at the IKA Symposium that discussed cross-linking in keratoconus treatment both now and looking toward the future.

Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, President and Co-founder of IKA, talked about his session at the meeting centering around the pediatric prevalence of keratoconus, the importance of early diagnosis, and the impact this can have on practices.

Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa School of Medicine, talked about her session at the meeting focusing on higher order aberrations and the correction of complicated optics on scleral contact lenses.