Vision Care

Southern States Fare Worst in Vision Care Access, Disease Burden

In these areas, non-Hispanic Black children were more likely to report this finding than non-Hispanic whites.
02/24/2023

Huge Swings in Visual Impairment Rates Documented in County-by-County Analysis

Cases of acuity loss or blindness correlated with a relative dearth of eyecare providers and were especially prevalent in populations with a higher rate of poverty.
07/12/2022

Disparities in Eye Care Found Among North American Natives

This patient population was found to have higher ophthalmic claim rates, yet lower service levels, than non-Hispanic whites.
12/31/2021

Racial, Ethnic Minorities Report Feeling Less Respected

Surveyed patients indicated this was the case 23% of the time.
12/20/2021

Needs of Visually Impaired are Unmet in Clinics

Fewer than 10% of physicians nationwide provide basic accommodations for patients with significant visual limitations, survey finds.
12/20/2021

Letters to the Editor

Feedback and ideas from the optometric community.
09/15/2021

Gender, Race and Socioeconomics Factor into Eyecare Demand

Adding another ophthalmologist to a region in service didn’t translate into more office visits.
04/30/2021

Prescribing For Young Children

Follow these guidelines to ensure your prescriptions are well suited for this demographic.
04/15/2020

A COVID-19 Pandemic Transition In Action

Optometrists at Emory Eye Center are on the frontlines, caring for patients through hospital consults and urgent clinic visits.
04/14/2020

A Peek at the Pinhole

This simple test can quickly categorize a patient’s reduced vision as either refractive or pathological. Here’s what else it can do.
03/15/2020

Upcoming Events

May 2, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Kamran Riaz, MD, and Melissa Barnett, OD
Webinar: 7:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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May 17-19, 2024

New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care and Intrepid Eye Society's Spring Conference

Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD

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June 4, 2024

Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

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