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Have you had your mid-career crisis yet? If not, why not? The only good excuse is you just started your career or you are in the process of ending your career. Everyone else needs to get on with it.
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Out of Orbit
A concerned patient presented with the chief complaint of a growth under his upper lid. What is my differential and what do I do about it?
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Innovate for Success
Determine whether you can perform the new procedure or use the new tech in your practice before investing in it.
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Eye-Popping Office Spaces
Review’s 2021 Office Design Contest shows what optometrists can do to stand out when they set their minds to it.
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The Conjunctiva Up Close
The conjunctiva is a thin mucus membrane whose primary functions are to provide barrier protection, immunity and lubrication to the ocular surface. There are three distinct anatomical locations of conjunctival tissue: the palpebral, the bulbar and the forniceal. The conjunctiva itself is made up of the epithelium and the stroma (also known as the substantia propria). The epithelium is a few cell layers thick and consists of various cell types. Stratified cuboidal cells are found over the tarsus, columnar cells are found in the fornices and squamous cells are found on the bulbar conjunctiva.1 The stroma is made up of loose, vascularized connective tissue rich in elastic fibers. This gives the conjunctiva the ability to flex and stretch upon blinking and eye movement.2 The stroma is also rich in lymphocytes and plays an important role in the immunologic response of the ocular surface.
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COVID-19 Can Cause Corneal Neuropathy
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Dermatological Treatment May Help Combat MGD
November 24, 2021
Smartphone Cataract Detection Model Reduces Variability
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CRAO Rare But Possible After Cosmetic Procedure
November 23, 2021
Pentosan Polysulfate Associated with Retinal Adverse Events
November 23, 2021
COVID-19 Health Initiatives Contributed to Decline in Conjunctivitis
November 23, 2021
Non-cycloplegic Refractive Error Overestimates Myopia
November 22, 2021
American Indian, Alaskan Natives Have Higher Rate of DR
November 22, 2021
HSV Keratitis Rates May Be Underestimates
November 22, 2021
Wavefront-guided LASIK Outcomes Top SMILE
November 19, 2021
En Face OCT Hyper-Transmission Defects May Predict GA
November 19, 2021
Anti-VEGF Treatment of Choice in ROP
November 19, 2021
Cilioretinal Artery May Protect Against Advanced AMD
November 18, 2021
0.05% Atropine Earns More Good Marks for Slowing Myopia Progression
November 18, 2021
Thicker Bruch’s Membrane Contributes to GA Growth
November 18, 2021
OCT More Precise than Gonioscopy at Determining Angle Closure Risk
November 17, 2021
Hypotension Linked to OAG Risk
November 17, 2021
Eye Care Disparities Found in Black and Hispanic Glaucoma Patients
November 17, 2021
RRD Repair Success Rate Linked to Socioeconomics
November 16, 2021
Teamwork Needed to Catch, Manage KCN Patients Early
November 16, 2021
Age, Gender, Height Associated With Peripheral Corneal Thickness
November 16, 2021
New Patient Questionnaire Helps Quantify IOL Side Effects
November 15, 2021
Retinal Hemorrhages Common in Healthy Newborns
November 15, 2021
Two Biomarkers Point Toward Uveitis Treatment Response
November 15, 2021
RNFL Loss Found in TBI Patients
November 12, 2021
Novel Approach Helps Improve Color Contrast
November 12, 2021
Angle Width Changes Useful in Monitoring PACD
November 12, 2021
Cataracts Tied to Increased Risk of Vascular Mortality
November 11, 2021
VOMS Demonstrates High Accuracy in Concussion Identification
November 11, 2021
10-2 Provides More Information in Central VF Progression
November 11, 2021
Alcohol Consumption Heightens Geographic Atrophy Risk
November 10, 2021
Eyelid Position Affects Refractive Outcomes
November 10, 2021
Tablet- and Website-based MRF Comparable With HFA
November 10, 2021
Corneal Clues Indicate Keratoconus Progression in Kids
November 09, 2021
Tear Volume, Stability Related to LWE Grade
November 09, 2021
COVID-19 Causes Severe Subclinical Retinal Abnormalities
November 09, 2021
Online Vendors Getting Better at Spectacle Rx Results
November 08, 2021
Refractive Error Distorts OCT Measurements
November 08, 2021
Structural Thicknesses Differ Between Emmetropes and Hyperopes
November 08, 2021
Three Vision Tests Added to Wearable Vision Tester
November 05, 2021
pERG Abnormalities Predict Rim Area Loss in Preperimetric Glaucoma
November 05, 2021
Optic Nerve Head Hemoglobin Levels Can Detect Glaucoma
November 05, 2021
License Holders May Not Always Have Adequate Vision
November 05, 2021
Use OCT-A to Confirm Macular Neovascularization in CSCR
November 04, 2021
VF Glaucoma Staging Criteria Show Varied Results
November 04, 2021
Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Early AMD
November 04, 2021
Better Communication Yields Clues to Glaucoma
November 03, 2021
Certain Disabilities Tied to Poor Glaucoma Med Compliance
November 03, 2021
Retinal Fluid Worsens Visual Outcomes of Anti-VEGF
November 03, 2021
Elevated IOP More Likely After Long-term Anti-VEGF
November 02, 2021
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Anterior Blepharitis: The Front Line of OSD
We dissect everything you need to know about this common condition, including proper treatment and management, and how it can be a sign of Demodex.
Beneath the Mask: OSD Issues Spike Due to Improper Wear
Since the onset of COVID, doctors have noted an increase in dry eye, chalazion, blepharitis and hordeolum cases. Here, several experts offer diagnosis and treatment tips.
Dry Eye: Where Do We Stand with Omega-3 Supplements?
A review of recent research for and against this treatment supplementation.
Eye-Popping Office Spaces
ODs bounced back from the COVID doldrums with bold and adventurous new design ideas.
The Conjunctiva Up Close
Here’s how to recognize and manage a few common conditions that affect this part of the eye.
When Your Patient Complains of Red Eye
The key to uncovering the root cause is a thorough patient history and clinical exam.
Departments
A Spot of Trouble
No one wants to see a dark patch in the posterior segment. What factors in this case might help you weigh its significance?
Good Vibrations
Patients experience your office environment before (and after) they see you. Use it to create a great first impression.
More Like Mid-career Crisis
Whatever the catalyst, you should just go on and get it over with.
Reach for the Dye
Fluorescein is most commonly used for corneal evaluation and, as such, its instillation should be properly understood.
Safety First
An open globe can cause vision loss and intraocular infection, but preventing these injuries is completely possible when the proper precautions are taken.
Scleral Decentration: The Workaround
Center-near aspherics help achieve multifocal correction with this modality, but they don’t come without problems.
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November 2021 • 2.00 Credits
When Your Patient Complains of Red Eye
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Advancing the Management of the Demodex Blepharitis Patient
Five luminaries in optometry discuss the evolving landscape of Demodex blepharitis.
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The Promise of a New Era in Demodex Blepharitis Treatment
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Improving Scleral Success: Troubleshooting Tips from a Pro
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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.
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