Both structural and functional testing are important when diagnosing glaucoma and managing the condition in patients who have the disease.

A growing body of evidence points to diurnal fluctuations in intraocular pressure and nocturnal low ocular perfusion pressure as risk factors in the development and progression of glaucoma.

Problems with medication persistance and adherence are common among patients with glaucoma and have many possible causes.

Factors as disparate as ocular blood flow, beta blockers, and sleep apnea all may play roles in the development and progression of glaucoma.

As a chronic disease, glaucoma requires long-term, lifetime treatment, often with multiple ophthalmic medications.

Is providing the best possible vision correction at odds with ensuring a level of comfort that will keep contact lens patients satisfied...and loyal?

Physically active patients who are looking to enhance the enjoyment of their favorite outdoor activities will test your knowledge of performance-specific sunwear.

Clinicians have numerous options to consider in patients in whom myopia control may be needed.

Selling a small practice is nevery easy.

The letter discusses a board certification program and alternatives.

Optometrists can learn much from three of the country's leading retailers when it comes to increasing sunwear sales.

Alcon Inc. is researching a solution specifically designed to improve the wettability properties of silicone hydrogel contact lenses.

The FDA has approved Alcon Laboratories' travoprost ophthalmic solution 0.004% formulated with a proprietary ionic-buffered preservative system for first-line treatment to reduce elevated IOP in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

Academy 2010 San Francisco, the 88th annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, was to be held at Moscone Center West, Nov. 17-20.

Anterior segment laser surgery is currently within the state scope of practice for optometrists only in Oklahoma.

San Francisco is famous for its vibrant culture, world-class cuisine, and famous landmarks.

As practitioners, we should recognize the role contact lens solutions play in the overall success, satisfaction and ocular health of our contact lens patients.

The great fictional detective Sherlock Holmes believed that once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains-however unlikely it may be-must be the answer.

Children's vision-related quality of life is better with contact lenses than glasses, especially in the areas of athletics, appearance and satisfaction with correction.

The pearls in this article will help the project manager and implementation team on their journey to successful electronic health record integration.