Sjö is a proprietary laboratory test developed by Immco Diagnostics Inc. which combines traditional markers with three novel, proprietary biomarkers, allowing earlier detection of the disease.

According to the survey, a majority of consumers admit to a number of behaviors that could lead to dirty lenses, and ultimately, discomfort or infection. For example, storing CLs in tap water rather than in disinfecting solution (35%) or failing to rinse lenses with disinfecting solution before placing them in their lens storage case (55%).

A coefficient of friction value on human corneal donor tissue has been measured for the first time, according to new research conducted by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. and presented in a poster at the recent American Academy of Optometry meeting. The research also shows that while coefficient of friction is dependent on the type of buffer solution, it may not be dependent on donor age or on the time of death when measuring fresh corneal tissue.

Community can be a very powerful thing, and we may not appreciate it until we actually give some thought to the communities to which we belong. During this season of thankfulness and giving, be mindful of your community, and be grateful.

Review the American Optometric Association’s guidelines and submit your comments and suggestions.

“See Jane See” allows you to provide more information, such as downloadable tip sheets, to your female patients.

This new lens will replace Transitions Signature VI lenses when available in January 2014.

The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort report is available to help practitioners better understand the challenge with contact lens wear.

Users can choose from a portable tablet magnifier, a desktop-only model, or a combination of desktop model with detachable tablet.

The integration will allow RevolutionEHR practices to simply and reduce data entry.

Dr. Sterling’s speaking career began as a coincidence roughly 15 years ago. After he performed illusions for company banquets, businesses started asking him to incorporate their new product, service, or promotion into his presentation. So rather than simply entertain employees with magical illusions, he began using his magic skills a way to deliver a key business message: people’s narrow perspectives often limit their abilities and opportunities to creatively solve problems, both at work and in their personal life.

Two schools of optometry recently announced changes in their leadership. The University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry appointed John Flanagan, MCOptom, PhD, FAAO, as its eighth dean, and The Ohio State University College of Optometry has named Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD, FAAO, as its first woman dean.

The idea of working with patients with brain injuries can be intimidating at first. The results can be rewarding for the patient, family, and yourself, making it worth the time and effort spent. Whether you are the last stop on a frustrating journey or the diagnosing clinician, the difference you can make is life-altering

It fills me with a sense of pride when I think about working with another physician to either complement the care of my patient or obtain services I cannot perform. Let’s face it, we are not capable of doing everything for our patients and thus we have to seek the guidance of those who are better at specific skills. We as a profession need to have our pulse on what other physicians are providing for our patients. This is the essence of comanaging our patient-it is not a financial agreement, it is a “what’s in your patients best interest” agreement.

I used to take noncompliance personally. I was failing my patients as their eye doctor. After all, it’s my job to explain the risks of contact lens wear and care non-compliance, and if my patients weren’t complying then I must be doing a poor job of communicating those risks. One of the many points I learned: It’s not my fault!

Preventing CL dropouts can be a challenge with patients suffering from CLIDE. A number of factors, including the patient’s overall general health, the type of contact lens worn and solution interaction, among others, can influence the condition. Predicting which CL patients are more likely to develop dry eye helps you tailor management to the individual patient needs and set realistic patient goals for successful lens wear.

Chief Optometric Editor Ernie Bowling discusses the learning process that accompanies achieving Diplomate status in the American Academy of Optometry.

CooperVision adds additional myopic and hyperopic powers to its silicone hydrogel Biofinity line and adds -2.25 D to its Avaira cylinder availability.

Optometric faculty and institutions are now able to use as a resource the World Council of Optometry’s guide to develop or upgrade optometry programs or design curricula.