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AAOpt 2022: Understanding antibiotics: the how and when to prescribeBlair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO, shares highlights from his 2022 American Academy of Optometry presentation, "Simplifying systemic antibiotics."
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Lifitegrast improves clinical signs and biomarkers of patients with DED: A Q&A with Dr. James ThimonsAll 6 biomarkers in the study demonstrated improvement with the treatment of lifitegrast, according to Thimons.
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Back to the basics: The importance of treating inflammation AND obstruction for dry eyeDerek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, gives key takeaways from his AAOpt 2022 discussion, "Back to the basics: The importance of treating inflammation AND obstruction for dry eye."
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AAOpt 2023: A renaissance of new glaucoma treatment optionsAs new treatment options continue to enter the glaucoma space, clinicians can provide the best care to each individual patient.
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A Future for Remote Monitoring Centers in Eye DiseaseEnthusiasm regarding the acceleration of technology advances, including retinal monitoring centers, that can be used to help prevent disease progression for patients with eye diseases.
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VEW 2024: Contact Lens Institute survey reveals factors that keep patients in contact lensesThe Contact Lens Institute unveiled a preview of their data on contact lens patient retention at Vision Expo West. The full report will be released later this year.
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AAOpt 2024: Honing in on epigeneticsRoya Attar gives an overview of her presentation, "Decoding the Retina: The Value of Genetic Testing In Inherited Disorders," presented with Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, FORS, ABO, ABCMO.
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Understanding genetic testing for hereditary diseaseGenetic testing is becoming more successful and is expanding in scope. Understand how the process works and how to guide your patients through it. Find out what is involved and how to manage genetic testing…plus access a list of resources for you and your patient.
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9 things glaucoma patients want to knowIt is not realistic for patients to be prepared to respond when they are given news of a disease or disorder. Many times, patients are caught off guard at the mention of disease and assume a blank stare. What questions are they supposed to ask? Will Smith, OD, anticipates these questions and provides staff with information to keep patients informed.
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Identifying and responding to child and elder abuseIn both child and elder abuse, timely intervention can save a life. All members of the eyecare community must be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and their responsibilities in reporting to appropriate authorities.
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Meet the LEO founding board: Dr Howard PurcellHoward Purcell, OD, FAAO, sat down with Optometry Times®' assistant managing editor Emily Kaiser to talk about her role on the founding board of Latinos en Optometry (LEO).
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5 steps to maximize your optical profitThe key to optical success lies with the OD's involvement, according to Nazanin Galehdari, OD. She offers 5 steps to improve optical profitability.
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5 features of successful comanagementA comanaging MD discusses what five traits should be part of any OD-MD comanaging relationship. Setting patient expectations on both ends is the underlying framework.
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Engineer a specialty contact lens practiceContact lens experts detail how to help more patients see better and deliver life-altering care.
