Today's Spotlight
Presbyopia Drugs: A Drop in the Bucket?
With one med available and others coming soon, patients have more options than ever for near vision correction. Do they offer enough to make a difference in a well-established market?
Today's Spotlight
Know the Ins and Outs of Oral Steroids
A review of the broad clinical applications, contraindications and potential side effects of these inflammation-fighting powerhouses.
Today's Spotlight
Dry Eye Drugs: What’s New and What’s Next
Dry eye disease (DED) affects all pillars of our practices from simple refractions to systemic disease comanagement, and it of course dramatically affects our patients, disrupting their daily lives. Newer diagnostics and treatments, and the advanced technology and research behind them, are helping us better care for our patients, though. Many new medications are making their way through the FDA approval process, and a few were added to our armamentarium over the last few years. By the end of 2023, we’re hopeful to have two more drugs to add to the DED toolbox.
Today's Spotlight
Restrictive Drug Formularies: How to Beat the Odds
When insurers stack the deck against you and your patients, you can still play a winning hand.
Today's Spotlight
Game Changers
It’s an exciting time for optometrists prescribing therapeutics. A number of blockbuster topical ophthalmic drugs should become available within a year and can potentially make a big impact for you and your patients. We’ll revisit a few significant recent approvals along with what’s on the horizon.
The News Feed
Statin Use, Certain Ethnicities Linked to Late-Onset AMD
March 17, 2023
OCT Angiography May Be Good Diagnostic Tool for Amblyopia
March 17, 2023
Close Monitoring During Year One of Anti-VEGF Advised
March 16, 2023
AOA Gears Up to Fight Anti-Optometry Bills
March 15, 2023
Set Target IOP Lower in NTG Patients with Parafoveal Scotoma
March 15, 2023
California Reintroduces Laser Bill for Optometrists
March 13, 2023
CooperVision Introduces Daily Lens for Digital Eye Strain
March 10, 2023
Retinal Vessel Diameters Correlate to Uveitis Activity
March 09, 2023
Choroidal Thinning Plays Role in Myopic Maculopathy
March 09, 2023
Three in Four Patients Experience a Lapse in DR Care
March 08, 2023
Glycemic Control May Mitigate Myopia
March 08, 2023
Physical Activity Protects Against Macular Thinning
March 08, 2023
Haag-Streit Exam Lane Features New Slit Lamp Model
March 07, 2023
Macular OCT a Good Indicator of Glaucomatous VF Loss
March 07, 2023
Two Next-Generation OCT Models Debut
March 06, 2023
Anxiety Disorders Linked to Visual Disabilities
March 03, 2023
Screen For Glaucoma in Sleep Apnea Patients
March 02, 2023
Male Sex, Right Laterality Predominant in RRD
March 02, 2023
VA Pushes Bill That Would Recognize ODs as Physicians
March 01, 2023
Norepinephrine Promotes Corneal Riboflavin Infiltration
March 01, 2023
Blood Pressure Not Indicative of Optic Nerve Damage
March 01, 2023
Study Supports Scleral Buckling for Macula-off Detachments
February 28, 2023
Early Retinal Neurodegeneration Found in Pre-diabetes
February 27, 2023
En Face OCT Superior to Red-free Imaging for RNFL Defects
February 27, 2023
Microstent, Cataract Surgery Combo Can Preserve VFs
February 24, 2023
Southern States Fare Worst in Vision Care Access, Disease Burden
February 24, 2023
Plasma Exchange Improves Optic Neuritis
February 24, 2023
Anti-VEGF Not Tied to Cardiovascular Risk in RVO
February 23, 2023
Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
Restrictive Drug Formularies: How to Beat the Odds
When insurers stack the deck against you and your patients, you can still play a winning hand.
Dry Eye Drugs: What’s New and What’s Next
Let’s dive into the substantial amount of meds that have come to market the last few years, along with a preview of others on the horizon.
Know the Ins and Outs of Oral Steroids
A review of the broad clinical applications, contraindications and potential side effects of these inflammation-fighting powerhouses.
New and Noteworthy Spectacle Lenses and Coatings
Get to know how some of the latest options on the market improve the visual experience for patients.
Ocular Side Effects of New Cancer Agents
Understanding how molecularly targeted chemotherapeutic agents can impact patients is key for primary eyecare providers.
Presbyopia Drugs: A Drop in the Bucket?
With one med available and others coming soon, patients have more options than ever for near vision correction. Do they offer enough to make a difference in a well-established market?
Suggestions for Using Labs and Imaging in your Practice
Various symptoms at the office require further investigation. Part 2 of 2.
Departments
Toxic Work Environment
Be aware of certain glaucoma therapy options that could harm the ocular surface.
Cataract Qualms
Diabetic patients, more at risk for surgery complications, can benefit from these considerations.
A Gold Standard
With suspected tuberculosis, diagnosis can exclude other ocular conditions that exhibit similar symptoms.
Cloudy With a Chance of... Cataract?
This patient presented with pain and decreased vision in one eye.
In the Thick of It
Retinal exam points toward a likely culprit for this patient’s severely reduced visual acuity.
Return of the Cat’s Eye
The vast majority of cataract extractions are successful, but there are some clinical signs not to be ignored.
TECS Book Case
An expansion of basic eyecare services can especially benefit those far away from medical centers.
This Year’s Model
New presbyopia drugs are on the way. It’s reasonable to expect incremental, steady improvement as the category matures.
Turning Inward
Proper use of Quickert sutures is the lid-everting procedure all medical optometrists need to know.
Upcoming Events
Continuing Education
March 2023 • 2.00 Credits
Ocular Side Effects of New Cancer Agents
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Evaluation and Diagnosis of Pupil Disorders
January 2023 • 2.00 Credits
Mechanisms of Myopia: What We Know and What We Wonder
November 2022 • 2.00 Credits
Conjunctivitis: Know Your Differentials
Additional Publications
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Update on Glaucoma Care
Proceedings of the 20th Annual Meeting of the Optometric Glaucoma Society. Read about how to detect glaucoma in high myopes, the effect of smoking on myopia and IOP-independent glaucoma treatments.
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Ophthalmic Product Guide - February 2023
Advancing Refractive Surgery
2023 Conference Planner
A Wealth Growth Opportunity for Optometrists
Expanding Eyecare's View of the Retina
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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Preventing and Managing Edema with Scleral Lenses
Important factors include lens material selection, optimization of design, customization with fenestrations and channels and closely monitoring eye health. -
Encourage Patients to Opt for Daily Disposables
Educating lens wearers on the various benefits of this modality may help them understand its value. -
GP and Scleral Design Tips: Livin’ on the Edge
This aspect of lens wear can make or break success. Here are strategies that promote comfort and encourage compliance. -
Understanding the Tear Film
Let's dissect each layer and its importance along with the variety of elements that compromise it. -
Corneal Stromal Abnormalities: Haze, Ectasia, Keratitis and More
A systematic approach to recognizing these threats to health and function is indispensable. -
The Endothelium and Corneal Transparency: A Clear Connection
Learn how multiple complications can affect clarity and performance.
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