Patient Care

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, shares an overview of his AOA 2023 presentation, which covered 12 new treatments all optometrists should know about.

Narcotic analgesics have a role in primary eye care, however physicians must be aware of the responsibilities associated with narcotic use.

Jessica Haynes, OD, shares highlights from her 2023 AOA Optometry's Meeting presentation, "Application of angiography."

Graham Erickson, OD, FAAO, FCOVD, gives key takeaways of his presentation, "Sports vision grand rounds," which he presented during the 2023 AOA Optometry's Meeting in Washington, DC.

Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO, shares an overview of his AOA 2023 presentation that discussed the pharmaceutical treatment of anterior segment inflammatory conditions.

Optometrists should be aware of the consequences of digital device use beyond myopia.

The organization aims to educate viewers of dangers and safety precautions ahead of the eclipses.

Prevent Blindness is embarking on a new strategy to raise awareness and provide education to patients and professionals to work together to address and improve the mental wellbeing for those with vision impairment.

The clinic, connected with Transitions Academy, aims to address the unmet needs of more than 80 local Pathlight HOME clients who may have otherwise lacked access to eye exams and glasses.

Comanagement optimizes outcomes for patients who wear scleral lenses.

Provide better, more cohesive patient care with comanagement.

Artificial intelligence is the future of optometric disease monitoring.

Both are critical to successful treatment, but how can optometrists help?

Comfortable technologies, easier fits, and attractive features enable patients older than 45 years to stay in contact lenses.

A holistic approach provides better eye care for patients.

New research suggests sleep is an additional risk factor affecting myopia onset and progression.

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.

Danica J. Marrelli, OD, FAAO, shares highlights from the glaucoma panel, which she was part of during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, shares highlights from her featured symposium, "Thyroid eye disease: The masquerading eye disorder," which she co-presented during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

Tina Mac Donald, OD, shares highlights from her presentation on living with an untreatable eye disease, which she presented during the 2023 Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

Laura Periman, MD, breaks down some myths and controversies in the cosmetic world in her presentation, "Ocular toxins everywhere and in everything," presented at the Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

David S. Boyer, MD, shares highlights from the symposium on advances in the geographic atrophy space, which he presented during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care meeting.

Leo Semes, OD, shares highlights from his presentation on early detection of AMD, which he presented during the 17th annual Controversies in Modern Eye Care.

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.

In a sham device-controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical trial in China, researchers utilized a device that emits 650 nm red light directly to the retina.

Although the 20-20-20 rule is still a solid recommendation, recent studies have provided practitioners with more specific recommendations to help potentially prevent the onset and slow the progression of myopia.

Help patients establish a daily eye care routine like the one they have for oral health.

In addition to these tips on preventing digital eye strain, it is important to implement other eye-healthy habits.