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John Samples, MD

Latest:

Controversies in Modern Eye Care 2023: MIGS advancements

John Samples, MD, shares highlights from his the glaucoma panel discussion during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.


Khan Lau, OD, MBA, FAAO

Latest:

Treatments for presbyopia coming soon

These options increase the depth of field to address the symptoms of presbyopia


Shane Swatts, OD

Latest:

AOA 2023: Everything you need to know on intense pulse light

Shane Swatts, OD, reviewed the key points of his course on intense pulse light therapy.



Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO

Latest:

Inside the MOA of SYD-101, the potential first FDA-approved formulation of low-dose atropine

Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, sits down to discuss Sydnexis's atropine formulation and what an FDA approval would mean for myopia management.


Jack Raney

Latest:

Viewpoints: Remote monitoring centers for dry AMD

Roundtable of experts discuss impact, management of retinal disease.


Emily Kaiser Maharjan, Assistant Managing Editor

Latest:

Advancing presbyopia treatment through optimized design

Understanding the precise formulation of pharmacologic agents for refractive correction for presbyopia.


Chandra Mickles, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS

Latest:

Debunking common ortho-k myths

Eyecare practitioners' top misconceptions just may surprise you.


Neda Shamie, MD

Latest:

Setting the stage in LA: Neda Shamie, MD, on the 19th Annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care

The May 4 event, themed around Star Wars, will feature the latest innovations, foster open discussions, and provide a collaborative environment for networking and learning, with sessions covering IOLs, oculoplastics, glaucoma, retina therapy, and refractive surgical options.


Maureen Oyaide-Ofenor, OD, MSc, PVT

Latest:

Autism and poor eye tracking: Theories and recommendations for optometrists

Abnormalities in the amygdala causing eye contact avoidance, and dorsal visual stream dysfunction remain some of the theories regarding autism and poor eye tracking.




Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO

Latest:

Semifluorinated alkanes in dry eye disease

What we know and what we do not know…yet.


Mark Packer, MD

Latest:

ASCRS 2023: Predicting vision outcomes in cataract surgery with machine learning

Mark Packer, MD, sat down with Sheryl Stevenson, Group Editorial Director, Ophthalmology Times®, to discuss his presentation on machine learning and predicting vision outcomes after cataract surgery at the ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.



T.Y. Alvin Liu, MD

Latest:

ASCRS: Prediction of imminent conversion to neovascular AMD using deep learning and 3D OCT volumes

Alvin Liu, MD, sat down with Sheryl Stevenson, Group Editorial Director, Ophthalmology Times®, to discuss his presentation on deep learning and 3D OCT at the ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.


Jack L. Schaeffer, OD, FAAO

Latest:

New presbyopia treatments offer promise, challenges, and rewards for practice managers

Expert advice offers key practice management tips for making presbyopia drops an integrated part of a clinical armamentarium.


Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Latest:

AOA 2023: How to integrate vision rehabilitation after stroke into your business model

Maria Richman, OD, FAAO, and Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, met with Optometry Times to discuss their presentations on rehabilitation of a patient who suffered from issues of vertical vision after a stroke, as well as integrating patient care with the business model.


Nwamaka Ngoddy, OD

Latest:

NOA 2023: Anwuli Eye Wear creates inclusive frames with Black facial features in mind

Nwamaka Ngoddy, OD, founder of Anwuli Eye Wear, gives us a brief look into her inclusive line of frames during NOA 2023.


Jason Bacharach, MD

Latest:

Visual field testing undergoes modern transformation via wearable technology

North Bay Eye Associates transitions from traditional bowl perimeter to portable vision diagnostic and patient engagement system.


Alena Reznik, MD

Latest:

Controversies in Modern Eye Care 2023: Glaucoma compliance

Alena Reznik, MD, shares short reflections on the glaucoma panel presented during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.


Deborah S. Jacobs, MD, MS

Latest:

CRU 2023: New technologies and advances in the contact lens field, plus the new paradigm in specialty lenses

CRU 2023 will cover a host of topics, including a co-led presentation by Drs Deborah Jacobs and Melissa Barnett on the latest advancements in the contact lens field.




Jaya Pathapati, OD

Latest:

A Future for Remote Monitoring Centers in Eye Disease

Enthusiasm regarding the acceleration of technology advances, including retinal monitoring centers, that can be used to help prevent disease progression for patients with eye diseases.


Ami Halvorson, OD

Latest:

Victoria Conference 2023: Staying up-to-date on ophthalmic surgery options

Ami Halvorson, OD, caught up with Peg Achenbach, OD, FAAO, while at the 2023 Victoria Conference to share highlights from her talk on ophthalmic surgery options.


Angelina Tran, OD

Latest:

PDR: public health considerations

Proper screenings, treatment, management needed for this increasingly prevalent disease.


Rebekah Bernard, MD

Latest:

The missing variable

The effect of physician replacements on health care spending


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