A Peek at the Pinhole
A patient may present to your office with reduced vision for any number of reasons, ranging from something as benign as uncorrected refractive error to serious pathology. Even in cases in which a combination of factors affect vision, the ability to distinguish between contributory ocular pathology and a refractive error is a must. Despite today’s high-tech tools—such as autorefractors or the potential acuity meter (PAM), to name a few—many ODs turn to a tried-and-true low-tech option: the pinhole occluder.
Spring—and Pollen—is in the Air
The foundation for each and every professional encounter begins with the case history; from a coding perspective, it is the most integral portion of your encounter.
Steroid Wars: New Drugs Challenge Old Habits
Adverse reactions from steroid use include, but are not limited to, cataract formation, increased intraocular pressure (IOP), possible secondary infections, delayed wound healing and even central serous retinopathy (CSR). Although these events can be serious and are worth considering, the benefits of steroids often outweigh their risks.
Modifying Your Glaucoma Regimen: When, Why and How
As optometrists, we are well positioned to diagnose and treat glaucoma; however, it’s not as simple as identifying someone with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) and then lowering it as much as possible. One report calculated more than 56,000 ways to treat glaucoma after taking into account all available medications and possible regimens ranging from monotherapy to maximum medical therapy. Although glaucoma care remains more of an art than an exact science, a structured approach allows us to initiate—and tweak—treatment plans for each individual.
How—and Why—to Choose Dry Eye Drugs
For patients with dry eye disease (DED), treatment options were once confined to artificial tears, warm compresses and the occasional off-label steroid. While some of these help soothe symptoms, they do little to truly manage the disease, especially as it worsens. For patients no longer treatable with these at-home remedies, new research shows a cascade of discoveries in both diagnosis and treatment.
The News Feed
DED Associated with Lower Vitamin D
Macular Thickness Linked to Parapapillary Atrophy in Myopes
Seemingly Fine CL Wearers May Have Health Woes
Expect Macular Thickening in Early DR Eyes Post-op
IOP Readings Over Bandage Lenses Possible
TBI’s Visual Effects Explained
Scleral Lens Reservoirs Harbor Inflammatory Markers
Anti-VEGF Treatment On the Rise for DME
Multimodal Imaging Exposes Drusen Prevalence
Warming Masks Can Ease CL Discomfort
More US Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss
Glaucoma Surgery Post-op Reoperations Low
Lupus Patients at Greater Risk of Ocular Issues
Melatonin Secretion Linked to Cataract Surgery
New VF Cluster Map Corresponds With BMO-MRA
Industry Experts Band Together to Help OD Practices Recover
Autologous Serum Efficacy Clarified
Reading Ability Measures ERM Peel Success
Anti-VEGF: The Longer, the Better
COVID-19: Hand-Washing Crucial for CL Wearers
Study Identifies DME Patients at Risk for Vision Loss
Fibrous Scarring Most Common in Classic CNV
Could Plaquenil Treat COVID-19 Illness?
Macular Vessels Key to Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Delaying Enucleation in Retinoblastoma May Be Risky
Ortho-K May Keep Patients in Contacts
Fenestrated Scleral Lenses Increase IOP
Be Vigilant for Corneal Changes in Down Syndrome
New Questionnaire Tracks Dry Eye Treatment
Scheimpflug Imaging Helps Track FECD
Choroid Thickness Linked with VA
Systemic Omega-3s Don’t Impact Dry Eye
AI May Soon Predict The Need For Corneal Surgery
Anti-VEGF Met with Limited Outcomes
Dementia: A Barrier to Eye Care
Contact Lenses Disrupt Corneal Cells in Mild Dry Eye
IOP Screening Under 40: Cheap and Effective
PROSE Scleral Device Beneficial For LSCD
OCT Hones Posterior Seg Disorder Definitions
New Test Shows Promise in Finding Glaucoma
Systemic Diseases Often Lead to Vision Impairment
DED in Hashimoto’s Traced Back to MGD
Renal Function Impacts Retina Vessel Density
Three Behaviors Shown to Decrease Myopia
Young Eyes Frequently Exposed to Household Cleaners
Experts Offer Solutions to Poor Spectacle Compliance
Industry Collaborative Signs Proclamation
In-House Treatment Ideal for Nursing Homes
Older Males at Risk for Retinal Detachment
Prostaglandin Analogs Reduce IOP Fluctuation
Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
Four Steps to Make Premium IOLs Worth the Cost
How—and Why—to Choose Dry Eye Drugs
Modifying Your Glaucoma Regimen: When, Why and How
Steroid Wars: New Drugs Challenge Old Habits
The Do's & Don'ts of Oral Medication
What OCT Can Offer Your Specialty Lens Fits
Departments
Chew on This
A Peek at the Pinhole
Don’t Blame Pharma
Finding the Nerve
Living in a Purple State
Out of Rhythm
Pigmentary Glaucoma, Revisited
Protect Your PK Patients
Screening Measures
Spring—and Pollen—is in the Air
The Rebate Racket
With Disc Edemas, Act Fast
Continuing Education
The Do's & Dont's of Oral Medication
Differentiating Problems of the Eyelids and Ocular Adnexa
Dry Eye Epidemiology in Practice
Overcoming Secondary Glaucomas
Additional Publications
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Ophthalmic Product Guide - February 2020
A preview of many exciting new products now available in the ophthalmic marketplace. 2020 Conference Planner
Preventing the Vision-threatening Complications of Diabetes
IOP Management in Today’s Practice: The Age of Outflow
Women In Optometry - November 2019
Practical Strategies for Preventing Blindness Caused by AMD
Jobs
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Optician
Center for Advanced Eye Care
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Bernards Eye Care, LLC
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Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
3/27/2020
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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How to Get Ahead of Presbyopia
Intervening earlier on is key in successfully working through this inevitable condition. -
Presbyopia Treatment: Current and Future Options
Make sure you’re in the know about long-term solutions for the condition. -
Little Eyes, Big Solutions
Pediatric specialty contact lenses make a world of difference in this younger patient population. -
When Presbyopia & Astigmatism Collide
A multitude of contact lens options exist for the independent correction of astigmatism and presbyopia. Let’s discuss the options when these occur simultaneously. -
Multifocal Optics Explored
Recent research may give insight on how to better implement these lenses for presbyopic patients. -
5 Real-world Contact Lens Care Problems
Poor lens care and handling practices can lead to infections, drop-outs and even vision loss. Here’s how you can help patients avoid them.
Women in Optometry
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Take Good Care of Yourself
You’ve taken the kids for their checkups and scheduled your parents’ doctor visits. You even went along to make sure they understand what was happening.
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WO Marketing Diamonds
Nikki Iravani, OD, is always on the lookout for a great marketing tip.
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Women In Optometry Theia Awards Recognized Nine ODs
Nine women ODs were honored during the fourth annual Theia Awards of Excellence from Women In Optometry magazine.
