Dry age-related macular degeneration treatment may help prolong eye health
The "dry" form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects 90% of the 29 million people worldwide with AMD.
Automated appointment reminder service generates positive outcomes
An automated patient appointment reminder service enables eye care professionals to send customized texts and emails to remind patients of upcoming appointments.
New treatments for dry eye may improve care
Ongoing development of dry eye treatments in the pipeline aims to address the range of etiologies and pathophysiologies present across patients with dry eye syndrome.
Optometrists can co-manage difficult cases
The ability to co-manage complex and unusual cases can make an optometrist a valuable partner to ophthalmologists and patients alike.
Manage contact lens-related dryness
Contact lens safety has been in the spotlight even more than usual since the FDA released recommendations on the use and packaging of multipurpose solutions in June.
Manage dry eye by focusing more on patient needs
Patient-centered practice management consists of making improvements in the business and operational aspects of your optometry practice to enhance the patient experience.
Analyze the state of your practice regularly
Some good things come out of a recession, including a need to be creative and open to change.
Vision Expo West a success on continuing education, technology fronts
The economy may still be battered, but that didn't stop nearly 12,000 eye care professionals from attending International Vision Expo West in Las Vegas.
Changes in the profession are moving at fast pace
Glaucoma technology is swiftly evolving.
Academy 2009 focuses on CE, research, exhibit
The American Academy of Optometry's annual conference, Academy 2009 Orlando, will be held Nov. 11 to 14 at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort and Convention Center in Orlando.
Eye care professional offers highly discounted services to people in need
One optometrist, upon realizing that in the past year, 25% of his patients had lost jobs or health insurance, found a way to give back.
Proper supplement use advised for people with age-related macular degeneration
When patients visit Greg E. Evans, OD, at his practice near Palm Springs, CA, a routine part of the exam includes a thorough assessment of their macular health.
Drug therapy improves prognosis of retinal vein blockage
Advances in pharmacotherapy, including intravitreal administration of corticosteroids and inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor, have improved management of retinal vein occlusions.
Know how to manage your staff
What do you, as a manager, do when you can't find the personnel you need?
Digital fundus camera features mydriatic, nonmydriatic functions
The FDA has given 501(k) marketing clearance for a new digital fundus camera that combines mydriatic and non-mydriatic functions in a single device.
Take an active role in patients' diabetes
As incidence of diabetes rises, optometrists will play greater role as part of patient's health care team.
Tonometer offers reliable way to measure intraocular pressure
A handheld tonometer that measures IOP through the eyelid and over the sclera is proving helpful for optometrists faced with patients who are apprehensive about seeing an instrument approaching their eyes.
Is the move toward electronic health records inevitable?
The call for electronic recordskeeping has become more insistent.
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island's educational meeting explores surgical, subspecialty care
The 9th biannual continuing education meeting for optometrists sponsored by OCLI introduced a new feature-roundtables.
Orlando is filled with restaurants and fun attractions
Orlando has no shortage of creative culinary choices for a special night on the town.