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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.
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Presbyopia awareness: A deep dive with Brieann Adair, ODPresbyopia awareness: Causes, risk factors, symptoms, correction options and market trends.
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Controversies in Modern Eye Care 2023: That's a wrap!The co-chairs of the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care symposium reflect on the day.
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Transcript: NASCAR winner Jimmie Johnson talks about how allergies affect his drivingHow Jimmie Johnson relieves his ocular allergies
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The optometrist plays an important role in premium intraocular lens decision-makingSpectacle independence, nighttime glare symptoms often are key factors.
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Behind the mechanism of action of brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solutionAt the Tear Film and Ocular Surface meeting in Venice, Dr. Melissa Toyos shares findings on the mechanism of action of brimonidine tartrate.
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Mitochondrial DNA copies lower in patients with high-tension glaucomaPatients with HTG had significantly fewer mtDNA copies per nuclear DNA.
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Identifying contoured prism lens patientsAn increase in screen time has led to a rise in binocular vision disorders.
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Efficiency of physiotherapy in treating and preventing uncomplicated acquired myopiaAn inside look into a retrospective study conducted from 2019 to 2023 that aimed to assess the effectiveness of treatment and prevention of the progression of uncomplicated acquired myopia through physiotherapeutic methods.
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PDR: public health considerationsProper screenings, treatment, management needed for this increasingly prevalent disease.
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Low vision rehab in diabetic vision lossRefer patients who have reduced vision and functional vision goals
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Identifying contoured prism lens patientsAn increase in screen time has led to a rise in binocular vision disorders.
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The role of comanagement in specialized scleral contact lens fittingComanagement optimizes outcomes for patients who wear scleral lenses.
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Soft toric lens fitting practices not meeting patient needsSome markets—including US, Japan, Greece—see opportunities to fit more astigmatic patients
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Study: Starting pay differences reduce earning potential for women in academic medicineAfter 10 years, women’s median earnings are 9% less than men’s
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AAOpt 2022: Understanding the genetics of inherited eye disease allows providers to best care for their patientsMark E. Wilkinson, OD, FAAO, touches on the importance of understanding the genetics of inherited eye disease, which he presented during the 2022 American Academy of Optometry meeting.
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The ocular surface and makeup: What you need to knowPamela Theriot OD, FAAO, on highlights from her SECO 2022 presentation "Makeup and the ocular surface: what you need to know"
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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.
