Authors


Lisa Hornick, OD

Latest:

AAOpt 2024: Dry eye for $1000, Dr Lisa Hornick

Lisa Hornick, OD, MBA, FAAO, brought a twist to Jeopardy with her interactive talk at AAOpt 2024 titled "Dry Eye Jeopardy Returns."


Houman Hemmati, MD, PhD

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AAOpt 2022: CHAMP study shows positive top-line results for treating myopia

The CHAMP phase 3 study shows strong safety and efficacy of NVK002 for the treatment of myopia.


Samantha Rosen, OD

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The complicated ins and outs of pediatric glaucoma

Pediatric glaucoma, although rare, can cause irreversible vision loss and leave children visually impaired if not treated timely and adequately.


David Yang, OD, FAAO

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How diabetes and glaucoma intersect

Consider the impact of diabetes on management of patients with glaucoma


Janelle Davison, OD

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The dual advantage of a shorter lens replacement schedule

Both patient and provider benefit from reduced contact lens wear cycles.


Donna L. Shotwell, OD

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Meeting the need: Screening parameters for presbyopia-correcting drops

Doctors should consider a few key points before writing a prescription.


Alan Peaslee, OD, MS

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Handling comorbidities prior to surgery

Addressing issues prior to referral will facilitate the referral process and enable more efficient care for your patient as well as maximize outcomes.


Jaclyn L. Kovach, MD

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Is complement therapy the path forward for geographic atrophy?

Clinical benefit of complement inhibition has been demonstrated in clinical trials, but there are possible consequences to consider.



Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO

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Expanding the treatment arsenal in glaucoma management

In this episode, four expert faculty talk about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid eye disease. They discuss the differential diagnosis, screening tests, and the need for multidisciplinary management for these patients.



Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO

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2024 in the rearview: What was the biggest development in optometry this year?

A few optometrists share which innovations in optometry they were most excited about in 2024.


Shani Reich, MD

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Adjunct role for Dextenza insert in allergic conjunctivitis?

Regarding both the amount and speed of symptom improvement, patients were more satisfied with the insert compared with the topical steroid, but there was no statistically significant difference vs the topical antihistamine in terms of satisfaction.


Zeba Syed, MD

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ASCRS 2023: Wills Eye Hospital research on corneal swelling and dynamics during corneal collagen crosslinking

Zeba Syed, MD, from Wills Eye Hospital discussed their research on corneal swelling and dynamics during corneal collagen crosslinking at the 2023 ASCRS annual meeting in San Diego.


John McSoley, OD

Latest:

Heru advances visual field assessments

New platform has potential to overcome challenges of legacy technology


Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO

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Dr O'Dell : What I wish I knew before entering optometry

Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO, shares what she wishes she knew before entering the field.


Sabrina Gaan, OD

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VEW 2024: Tech to get your dry eye clinic off the ground

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.


David P. Piñero, OD, PhD

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Focusing on extended-depth-of-focus contact lenses for myopia control

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.


Sydney Jennings

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COVID-19 & migraine: Patient impact & management tips

Learn how to better help your patients with this often debilitating form of headache


Raanan Naftalovich

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Breaking into lens tech

Lessons learned during 30 years in the industry.


Gary Foster

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AAOpt 2023: A look into eSight's wearable technologies

Learn what's in the pipeline for eSight, as well as hear how their current technology helps patients.


Sean Clark

Latest:

Podcast: Multi-dose preservative-free lubrication drop now available

Alcon recently launched a multi-dose version of preservative-free lubrication drop called Systane Hydration Multi-Dose Preservative-Free


Jessica Betancourt

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Smiles and service over screens: How to compete with online retailers

Tips and tricks to show patients you care in order to stay competitive in today's optical market.


Jon Bundy, OD

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Fitting scleral lenses for Bell palsy and Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Well-fitting lenses greatly improve quality of life for patients.


James L. Fanelli, OD, FAAO

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Contemporary care in GA: Practice patterns are evolving

By identifying progressive GA earlier, primary eye care providers can make timely referrals and save patients’ visual function.


Timothy Earley, OD

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Electroretinography is not what it used to be

The ERG is a game changer for patients with diabetes.


Thomasine Gorry, MD

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What the COVID-19 pandemic may mean for the power of electronic health records

Electronic health records may be the future of practice management.



Lenna Walker, OD, FAAO

Latest:

New tools emerge for the early detection of hydroxychloroquine maculopathy

Rapid macular thinning often precedes traditional symptoms.


Daniel Laroche, MD

Latest:

Implementing a glaucoma screening program using the Laroche Glaucoma Risk Calculator

The Laroche Glaucoma Risk Calculator is a valuable tool for glaucoma screenings both in the community and in optometrist offices.

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