Today's Spotlight
Tackling the “Myopia or Glaucoma?” Question
In this article, we will dive into the pathophysiology of myopia as a risk factor for glaucoma and share techniques and clinical pearls to help you overcome some of these difficulties and accurately diagnose and manage patients.
Today's Spotlight
Making Your Practice Kid-Friendly
How to simplify exams and make them fun while minimizing stress for you, the pediatric patients and their parents.
Today's Spotlight
How to Defuse a Difficult Patient
Whether you’ve been in practice for one year or 40, every optometrist will face a difficult patient at some point in their career. In fact, it’s estimated that 15% of patient encounters are on the more challenging side.
Today's Spotlight
How to Offer Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
Recognize inherent biases in practices and implement more supportive behavior to interact with members of this community respectfully.
Today's Spotlight
Evaluating Patients with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Learn how to modify your practice and clinical approach to best manage this population.
The News Feed
Multifocal CLs Most Effective Early in Myopia’s Course
January 26, 2022
Intravitreal Injection Increases Risk of Capsular Rupture
January 26, 2022
Increased Extracellular Fluid in CI-DME Linked to Vision Loss
January 26, 2022
Childhood-onset Myopia Increasing in Severity
January 25, 2022
Corneal Scarring, Astigmatism Mediate CXL Results Against Infection
January 25, 2022
Possible Involvement of C. Acnes in Pathogenesis of Chalazion
January 25, 2022
Post-Vitrectomy Complications May Include Macular Ganglion Cell Loss
January 24, 2022
Time to Reclaim the “Rigid Lens” Moniker, Experts Argue
January 24, 2022
Sustained-release Implant for DME Shows Good Long-term Safety
January 24, 2022
Adjustable Scleral Lens Suits More Corneal Shapes and Conditions
January 21, 2022
Diabetic Retinopathy May Increase Risk of Cognitive Impairment
January 21, 2022
AI May Make Cataract Surgery Safer
January 21, 2022
Trend Analysis Might Underestimate Severe Glaucoma Progression Rates
January 21, 2022
Light Exposure Linked to Refractive Development in Kids
January 20, 2022
Younger Teens with Higher Myopia at Greater Risk for Progression
January 20, 2022
Closely Monitor Central Region of Visual Field in Glaucoma
January 20, 2022
Be Aware of Weiss Ring’s Impact on pRNFL Measurements
January 19, 2022
Mask Taping Reduces Ocular Surface Issues
January 19, 2022
Nutrient-rich Foods Play Important Role in Diabetic Retinopathy
January 19, 2022
CCT, Stromal Density Factor Into Reliable IOP Readings
January 18, 2022
Treatment Responses Vary for Neuropathic Ocular Pain Patients
January 18, 2022
Vitelliform Lesions Reported in Peripapillary Pachychoroid Syndrome
January 18, 2022
Glaucoma, Alzheimer’s Share Similar Biomarkers
January 17, 2022
Insurance Plays Major Role in Glaucoma Suspects Lost to Follow-Up
January 14, 2022
Low Estrogen Increases POAG Risk in Females
January 14, 2022
Gaze Pattern Analysis Helps Understand Autism’s Social Toll
January 14, 2022
Alcon Readies Multi-Dose Bottle for Systane Complete PF
January 13, 2022
Heat Warmers Minimize Slit Lamp Lens Fogging Caused by Mask Wear
January 13, 2022
Impact of Visual Field Loss on Vision-Specific QOL Varies By Race
January 13, 2022
Alcon Adds Toric Option for DT1 Contact Lenses
January 12, 2022
Retinal Artery Occlusion Workup Falls Below AAO Standards
January 12, 2022
SMILE Nets Good Marks for Image Quality in Myopia Correction
January 12, 2022
Aerobic Exercise Improves Tear Secretion, Stability
January 11, 2022
Statins Unlikely to Influence AMD
January 11, 2022
New Algorithm Assesses Meibomian Glands in Scleral Lens Wearers
January 11, 2022
Keep Fluid Out of the Macula
January 10, 2022
Mental Health May Affect How DED Patients Present
January 10, 2022
Myopia Development Common in Young Adults
January 10, 2022
Automatic OCT Segmentation Aids in Ortho-K Analysis
January 07, 2022
OCT, OCT-A Parameters Score High For Long-term Reproducibility
January 07, 2022
Superior, Inferior Quadrants of pRNFL Most Affected by Diabetes
January 06, 2022
DED Prevalent in Kids with Diabetes
January 06, 2022
Immediate Bilateral Cataract Surgery Incidences Low Over Past Decade
January 05, 2022
Dry Eye Ups Risk for Tear Film Issues Post-Upper Blepharoplasty
January 05, 2022
Comanagement Connections
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Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Optometry
Biologic factors combined with social patterns create distinct patterns in how eye diseases manifest. Though not foolproof, these give us at least a sense of a patient’s elevated risk for certain conditions.
Connecting Across Cultures: How to Reach Out to Hispanics
This burgeoning group offers an ideal example of the need to develop “cultural competence” in the clinic. Other distinct communities are profiled here as well.
Breaking Down Barriers: The Black Experience in Optometry
How to establish trust and provide effective communication to create a stronger connection between optometrists and the Black community.
Evaluating Patients with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Learn how to modify your practice and clinical approach to best manage this population.
How to Offer Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
Recognize inherent biases in practices and implement more supportive behavior to interact with members of this community respectfully.
How to Defuse a Difficult Patient
Whatever the trigger, take a deep breath and adopt an empathetic approach to calm the situation.
Making Your Practice Kid-Friendly
How to simplify exams and make them fun while minimizing stress for you, the pediatric patients and their parents.
Tackling the “Myopia or Glaucoma?” Question
As the prevalence of both increase, ODs will be on the front lines, relying on a growing set of tools to aid proper diagnosis and management.
10 Questions on Digital Devices and Eye Health—Answered!
With screen time rising in children and adults, ODs must understand the potential impact.
Departments
In the NO
Find out how nitric oxide plays a role in the treatment of POAG by boosting the efficacy of prostaglandin analogs.
KCN Again?
Keratoconus development post-corneal transplantation may be harder to explain, but timely detection and treatment is the best course of action for successful visual outcomes.
Know When to Fold ’em
Do the findings here provide a definitive diagnosis, or merely a clue to the full story?
Not the Usual Suspect
Unilateral proptosis, pain and decreased vision led to an uncommon diagnosis.
Shingle Repair
Chronic, debilitating pain following herpes zoster must be managed promptly.
This Time, It’s Personal
A look at the many ways your patient’s life experiences matter inside the clinic, too.
Continuing Education
January 2022 • 2.00 Credits
10 Questions on Digital Devices and Eye Health - Answered!
November 2021 • 2.00 Credits
When Your Patient Complains of Red Eye
October 2021 • 2.00 Credits
When Your Patient Complains of a Headache
September 2021 • 2.00 Credits
When Your Patient Complains of Ocular Pain
Additional Publications
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2022 Conference Planner
In-person meetings are ready for a renaissance as enthusiasm for face-to-face education brings the profession together once more. Find out where to visit, what you’ll learn and who will be lecturing at 260 CE events happening in 2022. Advancing the Management of the Demodex Blepharitis Patient
Scleral Lenses 2021: The Scleral Lens Education Initiative
It's a New Day at IDOC
Optimizing OCT Imaging
A First Look at Therapeutics for Presbyopia
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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Find The Right Fit For Keratoconus
Sclerals, GPs and even some soft lenses are viable options. Here, we share guidance on how to choose the best one for each patient. -
Orthokeratology: Principles, Lessons, Cases
Learn how to best apply this modality for myopia control and more. -
Managing Contact Lens-associated Red Eye
Treatment of these patients requires a stepwise approach. -
Improving Scleral Success: Troubleshooting Tips from a Pro
An expert gives clear guidance on how to correct common problems—or avoid them in the first place. -
Scleral Lens Fitting Essentials
Keep these clinical pearls in mind when working through this process. -
Scleral Topography: Measuring and Matching its Shape
Taking advantage of this technology can improve your lens fits.
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