Today's Spotlight
Legislation With Vision
Medical eye care may well be where ODs’ educational needs are the greatest right now, but their patients still just want to see better when they leave than when they arrived.
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Become Who You Are
With last month’s announcement of Texas ODs being able to independently manage glaucoma patients and Massachusetts’s law in January allowing topical glaucoma prescription authority, all 50 states now allow our profession to effectively manage this blinding condition. These legal rights mean we must become the primary providers and prescribers for glaucoma.
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There’s a Drop For That
These ocular meds are a hot commodity for both patients and practitioners.
Today's Spotlight
Don't Blow Your Top
An 18-year-old female presented for a routine exam with no visual complaints, but confrontation visual fields revealed an inferior defect in one eye. What tests should I perform and what is in the differential diagnosis?
Today's Spotlight
Keep Glaucoma Care Close to Home
Successful collaboration depends on the skills of both the optometrist and specialist as well as a strong relationship founded in mutual trust and respect. This is especially true when it comes to glaucoma—a chronic condition that requires ongoing care and close comanagement.
The News Feed
Influential Factors in Myopia Aren’t Clear-cut
July 30, 2021
Glaucoma Associated With Slower Walking Speeds
July 29, 2021
Multicolor Imaging Improves Visibility of RNFL Defects
July 28, 2021
Anti-VEGF Improves BCVA in Uveitic CNV
July 28, 2021
CRAO Timing Tied to Strokes
July 27, 2021
IIH Patients Have Lower Bacterial Species Diversity
July 27, 2021
Same DME Biomarker, Different Angle
July 26, 2021
UN Adopts New Eye Care Resolution
July 23, 2021
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Retinal Changes in Kids
July 23, 2021
Subretinal Fluid Not Always an Impediment to Vision
July 23, 2021
Schlemm’s Canal Helps Predict SLT Outcomes
July 22, 2021
False Positive Rates May be Overestimates
July 21, 2021
Microstent Plus Cataract Surgery Reduces Drop Dependence
July 21, 2021
Risk Factors for Post-Cataract Surgery Complications
July 19, 2021
Macular Pigment Test May Open Patients’ Eyes
July 16, 2021
Congress’s Medicare Vision Expansion Bill Back in Action
July 15, 2021
Certain Factors Predict Worse Cataract Surgery Outcomes
July 15, 2021
More Specifics Needed for Anti-Myopia Outdoor Activity
July 15, 2021
Two New Products Help Naturally Relieve Dry Eye Symptoms
July 14, 2021
Ortho-K Reduces Axial Elongation in Myopic Children
July 14, 2021
Online Learning Students Have Higher OSDI Scores
July 14, 2021
Ortho-K Reduces Axial Elongation in Myopic Children
July 14, 2021
Antimicrobial CLs Cut Infection Rates by at Least Half
July 13, 2021
Eye Movements Potentially Linked to Axial Elongation
July 13, 2021
Keratoconus Cases Underestimated in US
July 12, 2021
Is There a Better Way to Treat Glaucoma?
July 12, 2021
Automated Pupillometer May Detect Neurological Injury
July 09, 2021
Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
Understanding ONH Dynamics in Glaucoma and Beyond
Clinicians must know what a healthy optic nerve head looks like and how it functions before they can appreciate the dysfunction that happens with disease.
Diagnosing Glaucoma: How to Steer Clear of Trouble
Here are several instances where conflicting or misleading information could lead you astray—and what to do about it.
A Results-Oriented Neuro Work-up For Generalists
Be thorough to identify any underlying causes of optic disc edema and ensure those issues are managed appropriately at the ED.
Clear Up Cataract Concerns
Properly understanding and addressing patient questions could make a world of difference in their visual outcomes.
Keep Glaucoma Care Close to Home
While comanagement is a key component of long-term success, ODs must take on the lion’s share of day-to-day responsibilities for these patients.
OCT Interpretation for Glaucoma: Don’t Get Fooled
Be thorough to identify any underlying causes of optic disc edema and ensure those issues are managed appropriately at the ED.
Optometry at Work: The How, When and Where of Who Delivers Care
Wide-ranging study finds a more balanced distribution between the genders, yet the profession falls short with minorities.
Departments
A Well-Red Patient
Eliciting a good case history can reveal much about the status of an acute hemorrhage and how you should manage it.
Become Who You Are
With legal standing and abundant patients, optometrists can and should be masters of glaucoma.
Black and Blue and Red All Over
This rare subconjunctival hemorrhage formation required a tailored approach to stop the bleeding.
Encircling the Arcus
While this finding usually shouldn’t raise alarm, be aware of atypical presentations that could lead to disastrous consequences.
Legislation With Vision
Both chambers of Congress are advocating expansion of Medicare to include eye care services. Let’s support it.
Shape-shifter
Monitoring scleral topography changes over time helps ensure a consistently optimized fit.
There’s a Drop For That
These ocular meds are a hot commodity for both patients and practitioners.
Continuing Education
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
May 2021 • 2.00 Credits
Get to Know HZO
April 2021 • 2.00 Credits
A New Consensus on Keratoconus
Additional Publications
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Ophthalmic Product Guide - July 2021
A preview of many exciting new products now available in the ophthalmic marketplace. The Glaucoma Opportunity
Digital Health in Modern Optometry: Advanced At-Home Monitoring for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
2021 Clinical Perspectives on Patient Care
Helping Parents Find Confidence in Myopia Management Using Clinical Data
Menicon Celebrates Milestone: 70th Anniversary
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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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. -
Seeing Multifocal Optics More Clearly
As the presbyopia population grows, so does the number of multifocal contact lenses. That gives you more options—but also more to master. Here’s an overview. -
ARVO 2021 Highlights: Abstract Review
Learn how new discoveries can help clinicians preserve vision. -
Material Gains: 50 Years of the Soft Contact Lens
A closer look at the evolution of lens materials and what comes next. -
Manufacturing a Brand-New Industry
From humble origins, soft contact lens production ramped up as continual innovations paved the way for a half-century of progress.
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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