A New Lens on Life: Empowering Lives with Innovative Low Vision...
Low vision, defined as visual impairment that cannot be corrected with conventional glasses or contact lenses, affects millions of people globally and significantly impacts...
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...
New Study Links Vaping to Dry Eye and Calls for Labeling...
Vaping's impact on eye health is a growing concern, and a new literature review suggests a strong link between chronic e-cigarette use and dry...
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,...
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...
Cataracts Surgery: Pre- and Post-Op Pearls for Optometrists
Did you know? Cataract extraction is the most prevalent surgical procedure of all medical specialties with an estimated 3.7 million cases per year in the...
Managing Glaucoma: Advances in Pharmacological Treatments and Monitoring Techniques
Innovative technology and pharmacological treatments are advancing how optometrists are diagnosing, treating, and managing glaucoma. This group of chronic eye conditions causes intraocular pressure...
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%...
