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VEW 2024: Contact Lens Institute survey reveals factors that keep patients in contact lenses

The 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.

Salar Rafieetary, MD

Roya 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.

Rebecca L. Johnson, CPOT, COT, COE

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Telephone triage: Recognize potential visual disturbance emergencies

Rod Nowakowski, OD, PhD, FAAO

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Understanding genetic testing for hereditary disease

Genetic 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.

Will Smith, OD

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9 things glaucoma patients want to know

It 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.

Mary O'Hara, MD

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Identifying and responding to child and elder abuse

In 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.

Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO

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Meet the LEO founding board: Dr Howard Purcell

Howard 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).

Nazanin Galehdari, OD

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5 steps to maximize your optical profit

The key to optical success lies with the OD's involvement, according to Nazanin Galehdari, OD. She offers 5 steps to improve optical profitability.

James C. Loden, MD

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5 features of successful comanagement

A 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.

Priya Patel, OD