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How COVID-19 is Reshaping Optometry
COVID-19 is not an extinction event for optometry, but that does not diminish its stressful and humbling effects. The post-COVID-19 landscape is bound to change many facets of eye care, including consumer behavior, business strategy and practice operation. What follows is a view into each of these windows of what may lie ahead.
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Myopia: Should We Treat It Like a Disease?
Will a lifetime correction of just -2.00D or -3.00D really make a difference in the long run for the patient’s ocular health and quality of life? A close look at the numbers and the host of possible long-term effects suggests the answer is yes.
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Telehealth: Friend or Foe?
Prior to COVID-19 , both the popularity and use of telehealth was minimal due to several constraints. It is difficult to see a staining pattern or examine the retina via telehealth. I’m not saying that it can’t be done, but it’s difficult to say the least.
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A Patient on Thin Ice
Brian’s fourth concussion had put him out of professional hockey for about a year, and he wondered if his NHL career might be over. Looking for help, he reached out to Sue Durham, OD, who was an officer of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association at the time. Dr. Durham prescribed Brian glasses with low plus and a small amount of cylinder. The lenses helped him begin his recovery, but he was ultimately referred to us with the goal of getting back on the ice.
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Red Herring
A 25-year-old presents with bilateral red eyes. He has a past history of chlamydia. Could the two be related?
The News Feed
CVS Launches Online CL Prescription Renewal
October 29, 2020
Dry Eye Linked to Aqueous Humor Disruption
October 29, 2020
Laser Trabeculoplasty Reduces Postop Meds
October 29, 2020
OCT Detects Early Changes in Diabetes
October 28, 2020
Color Vision Tests for Protanopia Not Equal in Diagnostic Accuracy
October 28, 2020
Injection Complications Rare in Practice
October 28, 2020
Steroid Approved for Dry Eye
October 27, 2020
How to Keep Post-op Patients in Their Sclerals
October 27, 2020
Identify Sjögren’s With Four Questions
October 27, 2020
Late Bedtime Linked With Myopia
October 27, 2020
Prediabetes Leads to Macular Thinning
October 26, 2020
Study Re-evaluates Surgery’s IOP-lower Effect
October 26, 2020
Alzheimer’s Comes with Choroidal Changes
October 26, 2020
Lipid Layer a Useful Biomarker for MGD
October 23, 2020
Research Describes Vision Rehab Needs
October 23, 2020
Age Doesn’t Influence Anti-VEGF Outcomes
October 23, 2020
Blue Light Lenses Spare Color Vision
October 22, 2020
Cataract Surgery May Reduce Risk of Angle-closure
October 22, 2020
RVO Linked to Cancer Risk in Koreans
October 22, 2020
Smartphones Prove Useful for Glaucoma Screening
October 21, 2020
Sleep Apnea May Increase Exfoliation Risk
October 21, 2020
Strabismus Tied to POAG
October 21, 2020
RD Features Differ by Phakic Status
October 20, 2020
Wet AMD Linked to Depression
October 20, 2020
Check Retinal Thickness and Fluid in RVO
October 20, 2020
Reduced Epithelial Thickness Found in Glaucoma
October 19, 2020
Ten-Year Anti-VEGF Data Looks Promising
October 19, 2020
Videogames May Improve Mild Cases of Amblyopia
October 19, 2020
Scleral Lenses Can Affect OCT Measures
October 16, 2020
Study Pinpoints DED Factors in Type 1 Diabetes
October 16, 2020
Hybrids and Mini-Sclerals Minimize HOAs in KCN
October 16, 2020
Anti-VEGF Nets More VA Gains in CRVO
October 15, 2020
Macular GCIPL Offers Clues to Glaucoma Progression
October 15, 2020
More Data Supports Low-dose Atropine for Myopia
October 15, 2020
Ocular Surface Microbiome Implicated in DED
October 14, 2020
Choroidal Thickness Linked to Myopic Maculopathy
October 14, 2020
Concussed Athletes Exhibit Pupillary Changes
October 14, 2020
COVID Weighs on Eye Care Community
October 13, 2020
New Glasses Could Reduce Myopia Progression
October 13, 2020
Non-surgical Blepharoptosis Treatment Looks Promising
October 13, 2020
Eye Drop for Presbyopia Moves Through Trials
October 12, 2020
Optometry is Growing, Diversifying
October 12, 2020
Overminus Lenses Associated with Myopia Progression
October 12, 2020
Handheld Retinal Camera Allows On-the-Go Imaging
October 09, 2020
Sclerals Show Little Impact on IOP
October 09, 2020
AS-OCT Reveals Narrow Angle Etiologies
October 09, 2020
Can Topical Beta-blockers Alleviate Migraine?
October 09, 2020
XFS May Cause Microvascular Damage First
October 08, 2020
Study Identifies Rare AMD Characteristics
October 08, 2020
Sclerals More Comfortable than GPs For KCN Patients
October 08, 2020
Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
A Simpler Way to Code Office Encounters
A major update coming in January will finally make things much easier.
Antibiotics in Eye Care: A Balancing Act
Here’s what you need to consider when weighing the benefits versus the risks in the era of resistance.
Eye Care at the Speed of Light
Telehealth and AI rely on digital tools when human interaction is hard to come by. Here’s how these trends have been accelerated by the shutdown and other catalysts.
Genetics in Eye Care: DNA Leads the Way
Knowledge of disease processes is flourishing, but questions remain regarding clinical application.
How COVID-19 is Reshaping Optometry
With all the changes wrought by the pandemic, optometrists must be nimble and willing to adapt—or else find themselves outmaneuvered.
Myopia: Should We Treat It Like a Disease?
The research is mounting, but whether the projections hold true in clinical practice is still up for debate.
Will Subspecialization Help Optometry Evolve?
After years of discussion, it just may happen. Some think it’s long overdue—others say it’s unnecessary. Here’s a preview.
Departments
A Patient on Thin Ice
We had to help an athlete break a bad habit so that he could return to his sport.
Decreased Vision Indecision
Macular involvement and a swift decline in acuity prompt many questions about the condition’s causes and potential interventions.
Equilibrium in the Eye
Immediate medical intervention can stabilize the acute angle-closure patient for LPI.
Evading the Hallmark of Glaucoma
Patients lost to follow-up aren’t always a train wreck when they finally re-emerge.
Musings Behind the Mask
My PPE is getting to my head, causing more reflection than usual. These notes might just spark something in you, too.
Red Herring
A potential misdiagnosis might bump the proper treatment for EKC off track.
Telehealth: Friend or Foe?
Temporary changes have made this platform useful, but that might not be the case moving forward.
The Post COVID-19 Game Plan
Here’s why some practices are closing their doors while others are thriving.
The Space Between
A unique OCT pattern will reveal what is affecting our elderly patient.
The Value of Vaccination
Shingrix is the recommended vaccine for shingles, especially for patients taking a prophylactic antiviral.
Up Your ERM Referral Game
Innovations in instrumentation have made epiretinal membrane surgery a more viable option for many patients.
Winds of Change
Numerous trends in optometry are reaching an inflection point. Will they disrupt, or just distract?
Continuing Education
October 2020 • 2.00 Credits
Antibiotics in Eye Care: A Balancing Act
September 2020 • 2.00 Credits
Corneal Dystrophies Front to Back
August 2020 • 2.00 Credits
Understanding AMD Presentations and Prognoses
July 2020 • 2.00 Credits
A Practical Approach to Angle-closure
Additional Publications
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Raising the Bar for Dry Eye Disease Therapy
Sponsored by Sun OphthalmicsA new era has arrived for CsA, with the powerful combination of a higher concentration offered in conjunction with advanced drug delivery technology. This important clinical development is giving eye care practitioners another tool to help manage the chronic and inflammatory nature of DED for their patients.
Bausch + Lomb Infuse Silicone Hydrogel One-Day Contact Lenses
Practical Opportunities in AMD Management
VIDEO SERIES: Enhancing the Management of Red Eye
Annual Contact Lenses and Lens Care Guide - 2020
Monitoring AMD From Home
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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Let’s Talk About Labs
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Material Management in a Scleral Society
Have a comprehensive understanding of all your options prior to beginning the fitting process. -
The Pancake Cornea Conundrum
Postsurgical flattening poses unique visual challenges that only GP lenses can counter. Read on to learn how we managed it—and you can, too. -
When to Consider Piggybacks and Hybrids
Get the best of both worlds when mastering the techniques for these options. -
Autologous, Allogeneic and PRP: The Many Facets of Serum Tears
These new therapeutics could be an important addition to your dry eye patient’s routine. -
The How and Why of Contact Lens Deposits
Optometrists need a comprehensive understanding of this complication to help patients avoid it.
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.
