Comanagement

The enVista Envy IOL offers a full range of vision, and 86% of patients in clinical trial reported little or no trouble with dysphotopsia.

With transportation hurdles, lack of eye care providers and practices, and economic disadvantages working against rural patients, vision initiatives are getting creative to ensure they still receive care.

NextGen Healthcare's NextGen Ambient Assist is able to recognize medical acronyms and provides automation for both uploading information into the EHR and deleting audio and transcripts to ensure patient privacy is protected.

The TECNIS Odyssey IOL is a new full vision range IOL built on the TECNIS platform.

Opal, the new digital marketplace, will streamline contact lens ordering and allow patients and practices to order select OTC products, according to a news release.

CVD could impact physicians' ability to identify choroidal melanoma from choroidal nevus.

Dr. Glenda Aleman discusses the importance of diversity in practices and how Latinos en Optometry is attracting more Latinos to the industry.

With strabismus making headlines after Stephen Nedoroscik's performance at the 2024 Olympic Games, Dr. Lojka overviews the condition and how optometrists can care for athletes with eye conditions.

An introduction to cerebral visual impairment.

Spencer Johnson, OD, FAAO, overviews his talk that gives the best practices for pre- and post-operative management for laser procedures like YAG capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy, and selective laser trabeculoplasty.

Tracy Lynn Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS, FAAO, overview the 3 questions to ask before referring a patient for refractive surgery.

Considering recovery time, potential adverse effects, and future eye care needs can increase patient satisfaction.

Optometrists are often the first to notice ocular adverse effects from systemic medication. When should optometrists reach out to prescribing doctors?

Educating patients about the importance of consistent care is key.

At AAOpt, Nate Lighthizer, OD, presents a variety of lectures and workshops on lasers and their use in optometry.

Gleb Sukhovolskiy discusses his 2023 AAOpt presentation, "Optometrist’s Guide to MIGS and the Continuing Evolution of Glaucoma Treatment."

This neural time warp is seen throughout the optometric examination.

Being a selfless provider will earn you trust and loyalty.

Comanagement optimizes outcomes for patients who wear scleral lenses.

Provide better, more cohesive patient care with comanagement.

John Samples, MD, shares highlights from his the glaucoma panel discussion during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

I. Paul Singh, MD, gives a brief overview of the glaucoma panel discussion during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

Alena Reznik, MD, shares short reflections on the glaucoma panel presented during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

The pros and cons of LASIK, PRK, EVO, SMILE, and RLE/CLE.

Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO and Michael Greenwood, MD review their SECO 2022 presentation on comanaging glaucoma

This poll is for optometrists and eyecare professionals, only. It will close on Friday, December 3, 2021.

The earlier patients are prepared for surgery, the better the outcomes will be

Ocular surface disease is chronic, and collaborative care is key to treatment success

Despite the pandemic, ODs have the ability to energize patients about eye health

Chad Overman, OD, and Ernie Bowling, OD, MS, FAAO, FNAP, review the importance of telemedicine in optometry. Increased quality of care, access to care and education, and larger patient bases are some of the many benefits discussed.