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Tear Film Fighters
An intact and stable tear film is necessary for many vital functions. Among other things, it provides comfort and clarity that is often reduced in dry eye disease. While the relationship between tear composition and dryness is well-established, we often neglect the other microscopic yet essential components of the tear film that serve to protect our eyes from infection and damage. Besides comfort and a smooth refractive surface, the tear film is also our eye’s first line of defense, protecting us from pathogenic invasion.
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That’s Swell of You
A 65-year-old Black male presented with acute redness, tearing, soreness and pain OS of five days’ duration. He did not complain of reduced vision. He said the pain was 5 out of 10 and that he had similar symptoms in right eye, which spontaneously resolved one week prior.
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A Well-Red Patient
A 34-year-old man presented to the office with a chief complaint of a sudden-onset redness affecting one eye. He said he was not aware of it until someone pointed out to him that “his eye was bleeding.”
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Take OCT to the Next Level
With the increase in adoption of OCT comes the question of how to expand its uses from conventional and common to sophisticated but still practical. This article looks to explore a few ways ODs can ramp up their OCT usage.
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Shape-shifter
Monitoring scleral topography changes over time helps ensure a consistently optimized fit.
The News Feed
OCT-A Sheds Light on Glaucoma Diagnosis
September 16, 2021
Intensive Multi-drop Regimen Better at Slowing Glaucoma Progression
September 16, 2021
Diabetic Cataract Patients May Benefit From the Laser
September 16, 2021
OCT-A Aids Wet AMD Diagnosis
September 15, 2021
Post-op Intravitreal Injections May Improve Glaucoma Surgery Outcomes
September 15, 2021
Face Mask Use Associated With Ocular Irritation, Dry Eye
September 15, 2021
Sclerals Temporarily Alter Corneal Topography in KCN
September 14, 2021
Larger IOP Target Differences Indicate Worse VF Progression
September 14, 2021
School-based Vision Programs Improve Academic Performance
September 14, 2021
New Telemed Acuity Test Nets Favorable Results
September 13, 2021
Monitor for PPCD in Kids with Anisoastigmatism or Amblyopia
September 13, 2021
Thermokeratoplasty for Keratoconus Effective Long-Term
September 13, 2021
Progress Towards a Consensus on Conjunctivitis
September 10, 2021
Corneal Nerve Damage Triggers Changes in MMP-9 Expression
September 10, 2021
ICLs Improve Myopic Anisometropic Amblyopia Correction
September 09, 2021
Infectious Keratitis Post-CXL on the Rise
September 09, 2021
AMA Offers New Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity Reporting
September 09, 2021
Rub and Rinse May Help Multipurpose Solutions Ward Off COVID-19
September 08, 2021
Video-based Decision Aids Effective in Cataract Surgery Consultation
September 08, 2021
Meibomian Gland Visibility Metrics Improve MGD Diagnosis
September 08, 2021
Myopia Prevention Program Lowers Prevalence in Preschoolers
September 07, 2021
Preschool Vision Screening Methods: the More the Merrier
September 07, 2021
LPI Safe, Efficient in PACG Eyes
September 07, 2021
Cannabis Shown to Alter the Accommodation Process
September 03, 2021
Posterior Eye Contour Patterns Predict Myopia Progression
September 03, 2021
Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Pediatric Eye Disease Prevalence
September 03, 2021
OCT Helps Distinguish Compressive Optic Neuropathy from Glaucoma
September 02, 2021
Optometrists Performing SLT: UK and US Experiences
September 02, 2021
‘Front-loaded’ VF Testing Well-tolerated by Glaucoma Patients
September 01, 2021
Pregnancy May Cause Temporary Keratoconus Progression in CXL Patients
September 01, 2021
Sex, Age Increase Risk of Axial Elongation in High Myopia
September 01, 2021
PCV Associated With Ethnic Distinctions
August 31, 2021
IPL Treatment Enhances Tear Film Lipid Layer
August 31, 2021
Prolonged Prism Adaptation Unnecessary for Esophoria Correction
August 31, 2021
Choriocapillaris Holds Clues to GA Progression
August 30, 2021
Toric IOLs Get Good Marks for RK Patients
August 30, 2021
Swept Source OCT-A Aids Detection of HCQ Retinopathy
August 30, 2021
Online Drug Database Helps Inform Prescribers
August 27, 2021
Gout Linked to Ocular Surface Alterations
August 27, 2021
Dementia More Common in Visually Impaired Individuals
August 27, 2021
High Altitude, Tobacco Intake Associated With Visual Impairment
August 27, 2021
Elevated Ocular Surface Disease Rate Found in COVID-19 Patients
August 26, 2021
AI OCT Analysis Could Guide Wet AMD Treatment
August 26, 2021
Caffeine Enhances Dynamic Visual Acuity
August 26, 2021
Role of LPI in Reducing Angle Closure Unclear at One Year
August 25, 2021
Pseudophakic Monovision Patients Have Relatively Low Fall Risk
August 25, 2021
Autoimmune Disease Associated with Increased Risk of POAG
August 24, 2021
Arterial Imaging Lacking in Third Nerve Palsy Suspects
August 24, 2021
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Features
Crystalline Keratopathy: Etiologies, Ocular Manifestations and Treatment Protocols
Learn to distinguish the various clinical signs and perform the proper testing to uncover the underlying issue and initiate treatment.
Can At-Home Monitoring Improve Optometric Care?
Doctors no longer make house calls, but devices can. These new tools can provide an abundance of data on how your patients do outside the exam room.
New Tools and Advanced Techniques for OSD Diagnosis
If you want to spot cases earlier and understand the patient’s status more deeply, these options can augment your dry eye work-up.
Retinal Imaging: See More Than Ever Before
Find out how advanced technology adds new layers of understanding that can improve care.
Take OCT to the Next Level
While you can get by using this technology for basic purposes, it offers so much more than meets the eye.
The Eye/Kidney Connection
Be vigilant for the ocular presentations of oculoretinal syndromes and renal disease.
When Your Patient Complains of Ocular Pain
Asking the right questions is key to successfully sizing up this common symptom.
Departments
Chart It Like You Mean It
Writing it down doesn’t automatically make it true, but—trust me—you’re better off for it.
Color in Black and White
An AMA editorial aims to clarify how race and ethnicity are discussed in journal articles—and the medical profession broadly.
MRI Contact Lens Considerations
Material impurities may interact with magnetic fields and cause problems for practitioners and patients alike.
Rethinking Profitability
With changes from COVID-19 come opportunity. Applying more technology can help position your practice toward success.
Tear Film Fighters
While often underappreciated, these important components serve to protect our eyes.
That’s Swell of You
A complex medical history complicates assessment of a recent-onset red eye.
Tread Lightly
A traumatic tire explosion in a patient’s place of work was to blame for hundreds of corneal foreign bodies.
Continuing Education
September 2021 • 2.00 Credits
When Your Patient Complains of Ocular Pain
August 2021 • 2.00 Credits
What to Do When You See Uveitis
July 2021 • 2.00 Credits
Understanding ONH Dynamics in Glaucoma and Beyond
June 2021 • 2.00 Credits
What To Do When It's Not AMD
Additional Publications
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A New Era for Ptosis Management
This article discusses how advanced eye drops are changing the paradigm of acquired ptosis care. In a conversation-based format, a group of optometrists talk about how to best manage ptosis patients in the changing times.
Sponsored by RVL Pharma A Stepwise Approach to Diagnosing Demodex Blepharitis in Its Many Forms
Myopia Management
Practical Implementation of Dark Adaptation in Optometric Practice
Seeking Balance: A Focus on the Importance of Ocular Surface Homeostasis in Contact Lens Wear
Annual Contact Lenses and Lens Care Guide - 2021
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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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. -
Detailing the Dystrophies
Sort out the subtle differences among these corneal anomalies with this overview of presentation and management. -
Keep Presbyopes Sold on Multifocals
Experts offer pearls on combating comfort, vision and price concerns to reduce lens dropout. -
Slowing Myopia Progression with Multifocal Lenses
Integrating this service into practice is beneficial for both patients and ODs. Here’s a primer.
Women in Optometry
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Take Good Care of Yourself
You’ve taken the kids for their checkups and scheduled your parents’ doctor visits. You even went along to make sure they understand what was happening.
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WO Marketing Diamonds
Nikki Iravani, OD, is always on the lookout for a great marketing tip.
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Women In Optometry Theia Awards Recognized Nine ODs
Nine women ODs were honored during the fourth annual Theia Awards of Excellence from Women In Optometry magazine.
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