Emily Kaiser Maharjan, Assistant Managing Editor

Dr. Shane Kannarr discusses findings on perfluorohexyloctane at the Tear Film and Ocular Surface conference, highlighting its rapid symptom relief and enhanced patient satisfaction.

Dr. Walline shares his journey to the AAOpt presidency, his passion projects, and what’s to come at Academy 2024.

From neuro-ophthalmic cases to diabetes, EyeCon sported many hot topics.

Bascom Palmer is piloting a program to provide triage telehealth appointments for patients experiencing eye care emergencies.

Miriam Korik, OD, and Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, discuss the shift of myopia management from a specialty to a vital aspect of primary care optometry, emphasizing the need for more practitioners to integrate effective strategies and collaborate for better patient outcomes.

The enVista Envy IOL offers a full range of vision, and 86% of patients in clinical trial reported little or no trouble with dysphotopsia.

Justin Kwan, OD, FAAO, shares his journey from optometrist to myopia management advocate and provides some tips for getting started on your own journey.

At EyeCon 2024, Analisa Arosemena, MD, discussed the shift away from traditional topical therapies towards more proactive management techniques, aiming to enhance patient outcomes in glaucoma care.

Pediatric optometrist Dr. Magdalena Stec highlights effective treatment options and practical advice for parents to help manage and control myopia in their kids.

Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, emphasizes the critical role optometrists play in the collaborative care of diabetic eye disease.

Three resident eye care providers—Khanh Huang, OD; Anupam Garg, MD, PhD; and Shail Patel, MD—were honored with the Visionary in Eye Care award at EyeCon 2024, which recognizes their achievements and contributions during their residency programs.

At this year’s EyeCon, Dr. Adam Ramsey shared his passion for integrating the latest advancements in optometry into practice.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of September 23-September 27.

The Vision Council Foundation provides unbiased vision care information for consumers, addresses workforce shortages through scholarship programs, and provides free educational resources for eye care providers.

Easy Anayama offers tips and tricks for leveraging AI in your practice.

The Vision Council frequently releases research surrounding trends in various facets of the eye care industry, and Vice President of Research and Insights Alysse Henkel shares some highlights of recent reports.

Michele Andrews, OD, shares 3 pillars of a successful practice.

Dr. Glenda Aleman discusses the importance of diversity in practices and how Latinos en Optometry is attracting more Latinos to the industry.

The Eyeglass Rule goes into effect today, requiring all optometrists to provide prescriptions to patients and to keep acknowledgment of receipt on file for up to 3 years.

Sabrina Gaan, OD, shares some of her most-used devices in her dry eye clinic and what helped her most in growing her specialized care.

Her three presentations, "The Business of Contact Lens," "Blueprint for Success: How to Start a Dry Eye Clinic," and "Unveiling Uveitis" were given at this year's Vision Expo West.

Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, chats about his various Vision Expo West presentations, including an injections workshop, swollen optic nerve course, and new technology case competition.

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, gives inside scoop into some of the most exciting education opportunities at Vision Expo West, including the conference's "Case Files" series.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, outlines the essentials to starting a speciality contact lens practice, including speciality competency and accessing resources.

Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO, AAO Dip, gives advice for those looking to upgrade their OCT or integrate the device into their practice.

Dr Brianna Rhue chats about AI, technology, and how it can make your practice run more efficiently, from front-of-house to back.

Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS, shares her passion for myopia management and control at this year's Vision Expo West.

It's time for back-to-school eye exams, and host Miriam Korik, OD, teams up with Eyes Up host Damaris Raymondi, OD, FAAO, to chat about how to handle pediatric eye exams efficiently, thoroughly, and confidently.

Diabetic eye care expert A. Paul Chous, OD, MA, FAAO, shares insights on patient care and research.