Spectacle lens sales, excluding frames, generate about the same annual revenue as eye exams, yet are often an afterthought for many busy practices.

Results of a study demonstrated the efficacy of a droppable gel artificial tear product for improving signs and symptoms of dry eye disease in post-menopausal women and suggested it may be a particularly appropriate option for patients with non-meibomian gland-related, aqueous-deficient dry eye.

Optometrists now have many new sophisticated tools at their disposal to use in the evaluation and management of patients with glaucoma, but good communication skills may be their most critical asset in determining patient outcome.

The obesity epidemic in America and the health problems it engenders have been well-publicized, but many optometrists may not be aware that poor nutrition, lack of exercise, and obesity also increase the risk of many eye diseases.

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Genetic testing for age-related macular degeneration grew a little more complicated with new research suggesting that these tests may not accurately predict risk in non-Hispanic blacks.

Corticosteroids are a valuable therapeutic modality in the management of a variety of ocular diseases, but their potential to cause serious adverse events make judicious prescribing critical.

Results of a retrospective study have indicated that off-label intravitreal injection of erythropoietin is well tolerated and may slow progression of geogrphic atrophy and vision loss in eyes with age-related macular degeneration.

The tug-of-war over how vision plans will participate in state health exchanges got a little tighter last month when the California Optometric Association voted to stand with VSP Vision Care and all but defy the AOA's position on the issue.

Special events are an effective way for optometrists to boost their bottom line and differentiate themselves from the competition.

Whenever Jack Schaeffer, OD, sees a patient with contact lens complications at his Birmingham, AL, practice, the first thing he asks about is compliance.

Medcal coding is one of the most important aspects of an optometry practice, yet it usually gets the least attention.

In the future, a standard autorefractor may become useful as a diagnostic tool to screen for contact lens complications.

ECP is a safe and effective IOP-lowering procedure that can be performed as a stand-alone intervention, but is especially useful for patients who are already undergoing cataract surgery.

All optometry practices experience change of one sort or another.

International Vision Expo East, which will take place March 23 through 25 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, promises to serve up an expanded program of courses and networking opportunities for optometry professionals and students.

Analysis of data from two bilateral conjunctival allergen challenge studies of 0.2% olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should reassure clinicians that this product will provide optimal relief for the vast majority of patients with allergic conjunctivitis.

When managing elevated IOP associated with PDS, the astute clinician recognizes this condition is usually benign but acknowledges the appreciable risk for progression to frank glaucoma.

As the number of premium IOLs grows, along with the demand for cataract surgeries and the population of patients in their mid-50s and 60s, optometrists are poised to take an essential role in preparing patients and performing preoperative testing.

When patients visit the Bieter Eye Center in Cottage Grove, MN, they can receive an eye exam, select new frames or contact lenses, and purchase a dozen eggs.