Vision Health & Lifestyle

Patient education tips and the interplay between lifestyle choices and vision health, covering topics like nutrition, exercise, and environmental factors that affect eye health.

Good News for Older Patients with AMD and Glaucoma: Balance May...

A recent study offers encouraging news for older adults with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma. The research suggests that these conditions may not...
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What Are Top Patient Concerns Regarding Eye Health Right Now?

As ECPs, it's easy to lose track of how much the average person knows — or doesn't know — about eye health and eye...

Beyond the Screen: A Holistic Approach to Digital Eye Strain

According to the Vision Council, at least 60% of American men and 65 % of American women reported symptoms of digital eye strain. An...

See What They’re Missing: The Power of Nutrition for Eye Health

We all know the importance of a balanced diet for overall health, but did you know it can significantly impact your patients’ vision as...
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Buy-in Matters: 4 Ways To Help Your Patients Better Understand DED

As an optometrist, you bridge the gap between dry eye disease (DED) symptoms and solutions. There's currently great variability in clinical approaches to DED...
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AOA’s “The Eye” Campaign Ushers in a New Era of Eye...

We recently addressed ways to adapt your optometry practice for the future, highlighting the unmet need for eye health education in consideration of screen...
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What Online Contact Lens Shopping Trends Mean for Your Optometry Practice

New research from the Contact Lens Institute just dropped, examining search trends in the U.S. and Canada. Results overwhelmingly confirm what you probably suspected...

Socioeconomic Disadvantage and Race Compound Lapses in Diabetic Retinopathy Care 

Disparities in diabetic retinopathy (DR) care are a serious public health concern. A new study reveals a troubling interaction between race, ethnicity, and neighborhood...

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