Light Therapy in Focus: Advancing Treatment Options for ODs
Phototherapy, also known as syntonics, has been used by optometrists since the 1920s to treat chronic headaches, stress, trauma, and concussions. It has also...
2024 in Focus: The Biggest Stories That Shaped Optometry
Optometry has had a pretty dynamic year. From groundbreaking research to evolving technology and shifting regulations, 2024 brought all kinds of developments to keep...
The Menopause Effect: 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...
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...
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...
The Role of Optometrists in Detecting Systemic Diseases
ODs are often the first healthcare providers to detect signs of systemic diseases during routine eye exams — a lot of pathology involves the...
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:...
New Tool for High Myopia in Children Shows Promise
Red light therapy or repeated low-level red light (RLRL) therapy emerges as a potentially groundbreaking approach to managing high myopia in children. A recent...
Myopia Management Navigator: A Free Resource for Eye Care Pros
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing concern worldwide. To address this, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) has partnered with CooperVision to launch a...
Urgent Eye Care: Protocols for Handling Common Eye Emergencies
Juggling routine eye exams with unexpected emergencies is inevitable for most optometrists. Here's a breakdown of protocols for handling some common eye emergencies you...
