Authors


Richard Castillo, OD, DO

Latest:

Screening for carcinoma is an important service to provide to patients

Richard 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.



Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS

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Recently approved Izervay offers new treatment for patients with geographic atrophy

Arshad 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.


Gregory Caldwell, OD, FAAO

Latest:

Don’t let your patients fall behind: The future of AMD care

The eye care community is moving toward a more disruption-resistant system of care, from wearable tech to VEGF-eluting implants.


Jill Gottehrer, OD

Latest:

The power of pronouns: Caring for LGBTQ veteran patients in eye care

LGBTQ VA patients may miss appointments due to fear of discrimination


Robert Stamper, MD

Latest:

G360 2025: Objective perimetry with Dr Robert Stamper

Robert L. Stamper, MD, overviews his optometric track talk titled Objective Perimetry - Can you see it? at this year's Glaucoma 360 meeting.


Robert Weiss, BS

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Vietnam's Pediatric Refractive Error Training Center prepares students amid growing myopia cases

Robert 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.


Pinakin G. Davey, OD, PhD, FAAO, FARVO

Latest:

Reading the greens: Golf, vision, and nutrition

The right nutrients can give your vision—and your game—an edge.


Shelby Brogdon, OD

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AOA 2025: Applying the latest CLI report findings to your practice's contact lens strategy

Shelby Brogdon, OD, details opportunities for practices to answer the patient's concerns from the chair before they hit the internet for their contact lens needs.


Francis S. Mah, MD

Latest:

Role of Aceclidine in Presbyopia Treatment

Expert eye care specialists comment on the use of aceclidine as a selective miotic for the treatment of presbyopia.



Gabby Marshall, OD, FCOVD

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AOA 2024: GWCO 2024 Congress to bring networking opportunities for students

The organization's past-president and treasurer give some insights on what to expect at the 2024 Congress event this October.


Alex Nixon, OD, MS, FAAO

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Alex Nixon, OD, MS, FAAO presents J&J Vision findings from new myopia research at AAO

New research explores visual symptoms and their impact in children wearing soft contact lenses for myopia control


Kristan Lanza, COA

Latest:

Proper documentation helps assure prior authorizations

Newer dry eye medications require approval, and charting helps prove the need.



Lina T Arango, OD

Latest:

Meet the LEO founding board: Dr Lina T Arengo

Lina T Arango, OD, sat down with Optometry Times®' assistant managing editor Emily Kaiser to talk about her role on the founding board of Latinos en Optometry (LEO).


Pamela E. Theriot, OD, FAAO

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Key opportunities that residents should take advantage of

Optometrists reflect on their residency experiences and provide advice to current residents.


Kyra Dorgeloh, OD

Latest:

OCT, OCTA show promise in screening for DR

This imaging technique provides depth-resolved images of retinal vasculature.


Lorraine Provencher, MD

Latest:

Harnessing the Power of VR for Visual Field Testing: Results of The NOVA Trial

Lorraine Provencher, MD, reviews the NOVA trial which measured and validated the sensitivity of a novel VR-based wearable headset for visual field testing in glaucoma.


John Buch, OD, MS

Latest:

HEV filter contact lens technology helps reduce light scattering

John Buch, OD, MS, with JJV, shares an update on the company's HEV filter contact lens.


Andrew Rixon, OD, FAAO

Latest:

OCT in glaucoma management: Green isn’t always clean

Avoid color-scheme bias and vet all data before making treatment decisions


Denise A. Valenti, OD, FAAO

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New technology will allow roadside simulation for research on cannabis use and driving

Denise A. Valenti, OD, FAAO, gives key takeaways from her AAOpt 2022 discussion on the impact of marijuana use and driving.


Courtney Allen, OD

Latest:

Autism spectrum disorder in children requires patience, flexibility

How to tailor an eye examination and what technology to consider.


David Liao, MD

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Controversies in Modern Eye Care 2023: Evolving therapeutics for nAMD and DME

David Liao, MD, shares highlights from his discussion on evolving treatment strategies for neovascular AMD and DME, during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.


Julie McLaughlin, OD, ABO Dipl

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OptiLIFT in action: Dr. Julie McLaughlin's experience with the new device

The new device from Lumenis aids in ocular surface disease treatment by combining radio frequency and dynamic muscle stimulation to improve lower lid laxity, enhance blink dynamics, and offer a non-invasive solution for dry eye management.


Nicholas Colatrella, OD, FAAO, Dipl AAO, ABO, ABCMO

Latest:

Ocular findings of COVID-19

COVID-19 affects every part of the eye, front to back.


Quan Đông Nguyễn, MD, MSc

Latest:

CRU 2025: A retinal roundup with Dr. Quan Đông Nguyễn

Alongside Rachelle Lin, OD, MS, FAAO; Nguyễn, MD, MSc, detailed what treatments are currently available for retinal vascular diseases, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.


Wanyi Pan

Latest:

Future advances in glaucoma therapy

Medical and surgical technological advances show promise for future glaucoma management.


Gema Corpus, MSc

Latest:

Focusing on extended-depth-of-focus contact lenses for myopia control

Clinical pilot study evaluates effect after 1 month of wear.


Dina Erickson, OD, FAAO

Latest:

Victoria Conference 2023: Identifying glaucoma suspects

Dina Erickson, OD, FAAO, caught up with Peg Achenbach, OD, FAAO, while at the 2023 Victoria Conference to share highlights from her talk on glaucoma suspects.

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