Top 5 reasons to request a retinal consult
June 19th 2013Don’t fear the retina. Optometrists are able to diagnose and treat many retinal disorders. Remembering these 5 reasons to refer out will help you know when to ask for help and keep your patients in your practice-both of which create value for your patients.
Ocular manifestations of systemic hypertension
June 19th 2013Systemic hypertension has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, and aggressive and creative treatment approaches are needed. Optometrists are already well positioned to provide valuable primary care services for hypertensive patients, regardless of whether or not they are ever involved in directly treating the disease.
Studies confirm tear osmolarity is central to OSD
June 19th 2013Doctors, researchers, and clinical studies have evaluated how tear osmolarity is impacted by a variety of conditions in vivo, in vitro, and in animal models. The conclusions show that tear osmolarity is an integral factor in the complex condition of ocular surface disease.