Many office managers at optometric practices are not properly trained to handle management situations.

Practitioners who diagnose patients with normal-tension glaucoma must be careful not to do so prematurely due to insufficient evaluation, one expert cautions.

There are a number of therapeutic options for mitigating ocular pain, but proper diagnosis of the underlying cause is the first principle in appropriate pain management.

The "dry" form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects 90% of the 29 million people worldwide with AMD.

An automated patient appointment reminder service enables eye care professionals to send customized texts and emails to remind patients of upcoming appointments.

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.

The ability to co-manage complex and unusual cases can make an optometrist a valuable partner to ophthalmologists and patients alike.

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.

Patient-centered practice management consists of making improvements in the business and operational aspects of your optometry practice to enhance the patient experience.

Some good things come out of a recession, including a need to be creative and open to change.

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.

Glaucoma technology is swiftly evolving.

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.

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.

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.

Advances in pharmacotherapy, including intravitreal administration of corticosteroids and inhibitors of vascular endothelial growth factor, have improved management of retinal vein occlusions.

What do you, as a manager, do when you can't find the personnel you need?

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.

As incidence of diabetes rises, optometrists will play greater role as part of patient's health care team.

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.