Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography and time-domain OCT have both showed that the retinal nerve fiber layer is significantly thinner in glaucomatous eyes.

It's virtually impossible for optometry practices that support one or two doctors to compete with national chains when it comes to pricing or fees.

One physician author describes how he is overwhelmed by the attitude and attendance of those at VEE 2010.

Technology has three phases: emerging, gold standard and outdated.

Analyses exploring relationships between structural and functional losses in glaucoma show that early structural damage as measured by spectral domain OCT can occur in the absence of visual field changes.

The benefits of an artificial teardrop that is commonly used to help relieve symptoms of dry eye may extend to contact lens wearers who experience dryness and discomfort caused by contact lenses.

Given the plethora of over-the-counter and prescription approaches available for dry eye, patient and clinician agreement on the appropriate regimen is key to treatment success.

The results of a utility analysis of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05% show that it is highly cost effective and improves quality of life.

With the down economy, a reasonable first response is not to buy into a panic mentality.

Meibomian gland evaluation should be a part of every optometric evaluation, one expert says.

There is little debate that vision is a critical factor in sports performance, or that visual information is the dominant sensory system when performing practically any perceptual motor task.

Bausch + Lomb is poised for growth, according to its new CEO.

When did you or your staff last ask your vendors how they could help grow your practice?

Recent research has created new perspectives on tear film dysfunction and ocular surface disease that is driving the development of new therapeutic concepts along with innovations in diagnosis and treatment.

Accurately quantifying tear film osmolarity and subjectively analyzing the course of dry eye therapy are two goals of research being conducted.

Optometry stands to benefit now that President Obama has signed the $940 billion health-care reform bill, which prevents discrimination against ODs by health plans and includes other provisions for expanding patients' access to optometric care.

Results from a large, multicenter investigation demonstrate high patient acceptability for the hydroxypropyl cellulose ophthalmic insert used in the management of dry eye disease.

Employees who work the front desk have found ways to help the practice run more efficiently.

One seminar helps eye-care professionals take a stand against abuse of warranties or buyer's remorse.

In patients with signs of retinal vascular disease, optometrists must consider the bigger picture. If a patient has hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia or associated retinal changes, optometrists should be asking whether the patient has metabolic syndrome.