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34% of doctors report increased medical errors due to staffing shortagesChronic staffing shortages are affecting both patient care and physicians’ well-being.
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Patient experiences sudden decrease in visionImaging shows optic disc swelling and retinal nerve fiber layer thickening
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Dry Eye Foundation takes a stance on eye drop safety, encourages consumer educationSince April 2022, the Dry Eye Foundation has been voicing concerns over the packaging of preservative-free drops as well as availability of noncompliant drops at online retailers.
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Vision By Design 2023 brought comprehensive myopia management and ortho-k educationThe American Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control-hosted conference was held September 5-9.
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Scholarship offers opportunity, empowerment to second annual recipientOptometry Times' editor Kassi Jackson speaks with Lauretta Justin, OD, founder of Optometry Divas, and Alexis Meyer, a third year student at UC Berkeley School of Optometry and recipient of Optometry Divas' second annual CEO of You scholarship.
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CRU 2025: Prioritizing early diagnosis of keratoconusMelissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, discusses keratoconus management, diagnosis, and other key insights at CRU 2025.
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As at-home dry eye treatments boom, the importance of compliance risesEducation, together with strong recommendations, in-office retail, habit hacks, and follow-up visits, supports patient compliance.
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NOA 2024: The dos and don'ts of prosthetic eye careA. Philip Aitsebaomo, OD, PhD, informs eye care providers to get comfortable with handling prosthetics and stay educated to find the best fit for patients.
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NOA 2024: Eyerie Academics takes on student wellness and exam preparationCofounders Camille F. Cohen, OD, FAAO, and Janis James, OD, FAAO discuss what the organization has been up to at the National Optometric Association Convention.
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Imaging helps to identify retinal diseaseFundus autofluorescence may hold potential in diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection
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Unlock the secrets of the myopic eyeWhat axial length readings and crystalline lens power tell you.
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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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Advances in treatment for geographic atrophyThis podcast provides a review of some of the key highlights from the Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting held in April 2023. The program is designed for those who did not attend the live meeting and to help reinforce learnings for those who did.
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Expanding the treatment arsenal in glaucoma managementIn 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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Base in(clusivity): A new type of prism in optometry schoolWith younger generations prompting a rise in individuals self-identifying as LGBTQ, schools and colleges of optometry should consider inclusivity as an integral part of education.
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When times aren’t “20/happy”Many systemic conditions have higher incidence with depression, anxiety
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Screening for carcinoma is an important service to provide to patientsRichard Castillo, OD, DO, discusses the key takeaways from his presentation on carcinoma screenings for eyelids, and emphasizes why such screenings are such a critical component of primary eye care.
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Recently approved Izervay offers new treatment for patients with geographic atrophyArshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS, sat down with Optometry Times to discuss the recent FDA approval of avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution for treatment of geographic atrophy.
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Don’t let your patients fall behind: The future of AMD careThe eye care community is moving toward a more disruption-resistant system of care, from wearable tech to VEGF-eluting implants.
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The power of pronouns: Caring for LGBTQ veteran patients in eye careLGBTQ VA patients may miss appointments due to fear of discrimination
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G360 2025: Objective perimetry with Dr Robert StamperRobert L. Stamper, MD, overviews his optometric track talk titled Objective Perimetry - Can you see it? at this year's Glaucoma 360 meeting.
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Vietnam's Pediatric Refractive Error Training Center prepares students amid growing myopia casesRobert Weiss, former president and CEO of The Cooper Companies, shares some of the latest optometric schooling developments from Vietnam in his work with Optometry Giving Sight, the Brian Holden Foundation, and Hanoi Medical University.
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Reading the greens: Golf, vision, and nutritionThe right nutrients can give your vision—and your game—an edge.
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Case report: Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitisAn overview of a case of SLK treated with complete ocular lavage facilitated by an irrigating eyelid retractor.
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Role of Aceclidine in Presbyopia TreatmentExpert eye care specialists comment on the use of aceclidine as a selective miotic for the treatment of presbyopia.
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AOA 2024: GWCO 2024 Congress to bring networking opportunities for studentsThe organization's past-president and treasurer give some insights on what to expect at the 2024 Congress event this October.
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Alex Nixon, OD, MS, FAAO presents J&J Vision findings from new myopia research at AAONew research explores visual symptoms and their impact in children wearing soft contact lenses for myopia control
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Proper documentation helps assure prior authorizationsNewer dry eye medications require approval, and charting helps prove the need.
