Problematic Cosmetic Trends: Latest Insights and Recommendations
According to Cosmetics & Toiletries, a peer-reviewed cosmetic science publication, three out of the four most-used makeup items are applied to the eye area:...
Digital Eyestrain: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Optometric Recommendations
Digital eyestrain (DES) is a vision condition that optometrists are diagnosing more frequently due to people spending prolonged periods of time viewing digital computers,...
The Role of Optometrists in Detecting Systemic Diseases
Optometrists are often the first healthcare providers to detect signs of systemic diseases during routine eye exams — a lot of pathology involves the...
Updates in Myopia Management: Orthokeratology and Beyond
The prevalence of myopia continues to grow, affecting about 42% of the U.S. population currently. Outside of the U.S., urban areas of Singapore, China,...
Resources for Prescribing Oral Pharmaceuticals in Optometric Practice
Expanded scopes of practice in recent years means ODs across the country have authority to prescribe oral medications to treat various eye conditions, which...
Dry Eye Decoded: Revolutionary Protocols in Diagnosing and Treating Dry Eye
Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the most prevalent eye conditions, affecting millions globally and significantly impacting quality of life. Traditionally, diagnosis relied...
Color-Tinted Lenses for a Wide Range of Health Issues: Current Info...
These days, patients are largely in-the-know about the advantages of blue-light-blockers for insomnia and digital eye strain, but they may not be aware of...
The Menopause Effect: Latest Insights for ODs
In recent years, U.S. healthcare providers have increasingly recognized the significant impact of menopause. More resources are being compiled and shared, and institutions are...
Beyond the Itch: A Guide to Navigating Ocular Allergy Season
Spring has sprung, and with it comes a wave of itchy, watery eyes for many of your patients. Ocular allergies, affecting an estimated 20%...
