Jordana Joy, Associate Editor

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.

Jeffry Gerson, OD, FAAO, details his Vision Expo West presentation "AMD A-Z" that he gave alongside Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO.

Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chief optometric editor for Optometry Times®, gives a preview of what to expect at this year's EyeCon.

Pamela E. Theriot, OD, FAAO, chats about the relationship between makeup and the ocular surface, and when and how how to intervene as a medical professional.

Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, details a presentation he gave alongside Rishi Singh, MD, on geographic atrophy at Vision Expo West 2024.

The Contact Lens Institute research found that both new and long-term wearers of contact lenses were positively impacted by their eye care providers allowing adequate chair time during exams, among other factors.

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

The lenses have been shown to filter up to 97% of blue, red, and amber light and allows over 70% of soothing green light through.

From schools for blind individuals to early intervention services, families have options to help prepare their children with visual impairments for adulthood.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of September 9-September 13.

The study found that visual acuity was 0.53 lines higher in the CureSight participant group than those treated with patching.

The study also found lengthy eye examination and eyewear purchase cycles, with averages of 21 and 24 months respectively.

EyeCon 2024 will be running from September 27-28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The study, conducted in July 2024, reported decreases in all areas of practice performance, including revenue, staff retention, and patient acquisition and retention.

The National High Traffic Safety Administration states that “nighttime driving is inherently challenging due to decreased visibility."

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of September 2-September 6.

Resources available during the month include a seminar series and course bundles.

Young will be aiding in expanding real-world evidence programs to promotion the adoption of Brightstar’s BrightMEM corneal allograft for the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency and persistent epithelial defects.

This year's theme, "Love Your Eyes," focuses on children's vision and eye health.

The new, non-diffractive IOLs are the second generation of BVI’s ISOPURE premium monofocal IOL that was launched in 2019.

According to the UK study, for every 0.5-diopter increase in mean spherical equivalent, a 6% higher risk was attributed in developing depressive disorders.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 26-August 30.

AOA associate members have access to services, programs, educational materials, and discounts on event registration fees, according to a news release.

Injectsense's future plans for the sensor are to fine-tune its delivery tool and incorporate a microbattery into the sensor.

The strike force involves more than a dozen medical and nonmedical professionals to help bridge the gap between failed vision screenings and follow-up examinations.

With strabismus making headlines after Stephen Nedoroscik's performance at the 2024 Olympic Games, Dr. Lojka overviews the condition and how optometrists can care for athletes with eye conditions.

Catch up on what happened in optometry during the week of August 19-August 23.

The device features cross-polarized light technology, allowing for image clarity without the need for pupil dilation.