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AAOpt 2022: Beyond spectacles: considerations for children with refractive errorContact lenses can be beneficial for children, even when not medically necessary, explains Jennifer Fogt, OD, FAAO, FSLS.
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Tear Film and Ocular Surface 2024: Uncovering the systemic mechanism of lifitegrastNew research sheds light on how the dry eye medication lifitegrast works beyond the ocular surface, targeting the underlying immune system to provide relief for patients.
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What the COVID-19 pandemic may mean for the power of electronic health recordsElectronic health records may be the future of practice management.
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What is presbyopia?Sean W. Smolenyak, OD, gives a brief overview of presbyopia, including the cause and available treatments.
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Infrared imaging is an aid for patient education about GAComanagement is a key component for treatment of disease.
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What’s new in low vision rehabilitationOffer patients independence and improve quality of life by incorporating low vision services
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Report predicts global eyewear boom: Estimated 76 billion USD growth by 2027A report by Technavio indicates that lifestyle changes will increase eyewear sales across the globe.
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G360 2025: Lifestyle modifications for glaucomaYvonne Ou, MD, outlined lifestyle modifications for glaucoma management that have proven beneficial, including yoga and cycling.
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AOA 2023: Collaborative care in vision rehabCarl Garbus, OD, FAAO, shares insights from his discussion that he copresented during the 2023 AOA Optometry's Meeting in Washington, DC.
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BRIO-1 study results show renewed hope for medical presbyopia correctionResults of the BRIO-I study, the first of 2 phase 3 clinical trials of Brimochol PF, a topical, fixed-dose combination for the treatment of presbyopia, have recently been released.
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AAOpt 2022: The ABCs and 123s of pediatric eye examsMichelle Buckland, OD, MS, FAAO, shares highlights from her 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentation, "Pediatric eye exams: the ABCs and 123s."
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Providing comprehensive eye care for patients with diabetes in southern VietnamCommunity-based eye care is one of Orbis’s top priorities in the country.
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VEW 2022: Pediatric visionMichelle Hoff, OD, FAAO, ABOM, FNAO, and Isabel Kazemi, OD, FAAO, share key takeaways from their VEW 2022 presentation, "The ABCs on pediatric vision."
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Advancing presbyopia treatment through optimized designUnderstanding the precise formulation of pharmacologic agents for refractive correction for presbyopia.
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The confusion surrounding atropine use to control myopiaResearch into multiple aspects of myopia control warranted.
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Thyroid eye disease: The masquerading eye disorder— a guide to accurate diagnosis and collaborative careIn 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.
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Multifocal contact lens optics optimize the patient experienceAn overview of the factors of lens development and their application in the real world for patients with presbyopia.
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ARVO 2024: Adjusting for pupil size in multifocal contact lensesWilliam Reindel, OD, discusses how pupil size affects fit and comfort in multifocal contact lens wearers.
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Are we contributing to the pediatric eye care desert?The important role eye care providers play in lessening the burden of myopia treatment for pediatric specialists.
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How to implement a custom contact lens fitting model into your practiceLuis Rojas, OD, shares his tips and tricks for getting the best fit for multifocal contact lenses, as well as how to leverage custom fittings as a service as a marketing tool.
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VEW 2022: Marketing for specialty lens practiceJason Compton, OD, shares highlights from his VEW 2022 presentation, "Marketing for specialty lens practice."
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A deeper look at pegcetacoplanThe first approved GA treatment leaves room for additional therapies.
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Pipeline update from OcuphireBindu Manne, lead of Market Development for Ocuphire, shares a company update.
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AAOpt 2024: Streamlining OD/MD comanagement in complex myopia casesNoreen Shaikh, OD, Magdalena Stec, OD, FAAO, and Brenda Bohnsack, MD, PhD, emphasize that collaboration and communication are key to proper diagnosis and treatment.
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AAOpt 2022: Acute effects of cannabis on patientsJason S. Ng, OD, PhD, FAAO, shares highlights from his 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentation, "Cannabis and vision: acute effects."
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Topical oxymetazoline 0.1% and upper lid elevation: An overview with Shane Foster, ODTopical oxymetazoline HCL ophthalmic solution 0.1% (RVL-1201, RVL Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) provides significant improvement in upper eyelid elevation for ptosis patients
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Consensus guidelines on GA diagnosis and managementNew treatments for geographic atrophy coming down the pike has the potential to change eye care providers' approach to identifying and managing the disease.
