August 15, 2022

Features

Contact Lenses

Which Factors Matter in Contact Lens Selection?

Let’s walk through the decision-making process for a new fit.

Seven Steps to Success in Multifocal Fitting

Taking these recommendations into account will pave the way for better outcomes for you and your presbyopic patients looking to transition to this modality of contact lens wear.

Surface Treatments and Designs that Improve Comfort

Understand how to use these options to improve the patient experience.

Deciphering Contact Lens Terminology

Confused by the company lingo used in today’s most popular products? Here’s a guide to what they mean.

Neuro

How to Assess and Manage Nystagmus and Vertigo

When a patient’s “world spins ‘round,” optometrists need to be able to identify the cause and take action.

Pharmaceuticals

Prescribe Oral Meds Like a Pro

In the final article of our scope expansion series, we cover how to confidently treat and manage patients with the most potent pharmaceuticals available.

Practice Management

Prescribe Oral Meds Like a Pro

In the final article of our scope expansion series, we cover how to confidently treat and manage patients with the most potent pharmaceuticals available.

Presbyopia

Seven Steps to Success in Multifocal Fitting

Taking these recommendations into account will pave the way for better outcomes for you and your presbyopic patients looking to transition to this modality of contact lens wear.

Departments

Chairside

If Optometry Were a Perfect Place

Unfortunately, it’s not. But we can dream, right?

Clinical Quandaries

When to Dread the Red

Sectoral injection may mean episcleritis, but scleritis should be on your differential as well.

Cornea and Contact Lens Q & A

In the Clear

Current evidence suggests the possibility of prion transmission is relatively low and should not rule out affected patients from donating blood.

Diagnostic Quiz

Nothing to Sneeze At

Blood suddenly appears in a patient’s anterior chamber. What could have caused it? How serious is the condition?

Focus on Refraction

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Referring when appropriate is one of the best ways we can ensure our patients receive the quality care they deserve.

Glaucoma Grand Rounds

But Wait, There’s More!

A thorough investigation by a patient’s care team helps paint a fuller picture of potential concurrent diagnoses.

Letters to the Editor

Why the “Eye Exam” Needs to Die

This outdated phrase sets the wrong expectations of our skills among patients—and us, too.

Outlook

“...Then You Win”

Optometry’s tenacity in fighting for its future is paying off, with a thriving profession looking to solidify its gains.

Surgical Minute

All that Glistens

New IOL materials and designs aim to reduce bothersome issues such as dysphotopsias.

Therapeutic Review

Hurt Feelings

Lack of pain and decreased corneal sensation can signal problems.

Through My Eyes

Myopia Matters

As this population grows, maybe your clinical toolbox should, too.