Game Over
A 55-year-old man reported to the office emergently with a chief complaint of blurry vision at distance in both eyes. He explained in a panic that he had woken up early that morning seeing well, then played a game on his cell phone and noticed that, after he stopped, he no longer needed his reading glasses to read.
Double Trouble
A 68-year-old African American female presented for an initial comprehensive ocular examination with a chief complaint of intermittent burning of both eyes over the past two years. The patient denied any additional ocular history and reported a medical history of hypertension for which she was properly medicated with lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. She denied having allergies of any kind.
One Bird, Two Stones
Is combining corneal crosslinking (CXL) and Intacs for keratoconus a viable option? What does it involve? What requirements do patients have to meet for candidacy? What other considerations need to be taken into account?
Vaccines and Vulnerable Eyes: What to Look For
As we watch the ramp-up of COVID-19 vaccination, we can marvel at the ingenuity that brought these vital agents to market in under a year. But it also starkly underlines the importance of vaccines as a whole to society. Unfortunately, a decline in routine vaccination was among the unwelcome consequences of the pandemic lockdowns that began in March 2020, which significantly altered health care as we know it. Patient visits for routine and emergency care began to decrease.1 This has resulted in a reduced rate of vaccinations for vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD) across the nation.
The News Feed
Black Patients May Have Stiffer Scleras
Corneal Swelling Found After Scleral Lens Wear
DED Tied to Repeat Pterygium Flare Ups
Macular Edema Progresses Independently of DR
New Ortho-K Option from J&J Debuts
Strabismus Linked to Mental Health Illnesses
Fuchs’ Elevates Cancer Risk
High-intensity Statins May Reduce MGD
Ultra-widefield Imaging Falls Short in DME Detection
Statistical Guidance of VFs Misses Its Mark
ACA Made Little Impact on Eye-Related ED Visits
New IPL Device Offers Greater Control
Preservative-free Artificial Tear Now Multidose
DSEK Shows Long-term Promise
Sleep-regulating Systems Impaired in Glaucoma
Height, Gender May Predict KCN Risk
Corneal Neurotization Comes to the Rescue of NK Eyes
Dry Eye and OCD Linked by Inflammation
Study Delves into Pathologic Myopia’s Choroidal Effects
Gender, Race and Socioeconomics Factor into Eyecare Demand
Poor Cognition More Prevalent Among NTG Patients Than HTG
CL Comfort, Vision Perception Often Goes Hand-in-hand
Patient Age Affects CNV Appearance on OCT
Tanning Beds Induce Ocular Surface Changes
Alcon Teases New Contact Lens, Dry Eye Products
What to Look for in High Myopes with Glaucoma
Choroid Holds Important Clues to Visual Outcomes in OAG
Rely on RNFL to Catch Glaucoma Progression
Non-White Participants Underrepresented in Clinical Trials
Recombinant Herpes Vaccine Effective But Not Popular
Study Affirms CXL as a First-line Therapy in Kids
Obesity Linked to Optic Neuritis Severity in Males with MS
Look Inside The Current Issue
Features
Managing Miotics and Mydriatics
Get to Know HZO
Make Glaucoma Therapy More Patient-Friendly
Take the Fear Out of Comanaging Neuro Cases
Using Antibiotics in Anterior Segment Care
Departments
The Force Awakens
Sidestep Side Effects
Blindsided
Dose Escalation
From Dislocation to Restoration
Game Over
Looking to Be a Trendsetter? Yeah, Me Too
Surveying the Cavern
Upcoming Events
Continuing Education
Get to Know HZO
A New Consensus on Keratoconus
How to Conduct a Good Dry Eye Assessment
The Role of Eyelids in Health and Disease
Additional Publications
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Remote Refraction
Sponsored by Topcon Healthcare
New remote diagnostic technology allows refractions from anywhere. Foundations in Glaucoma
Telemedicine Protocols: Best Practices for Adopting Telemedicine in the Dry Eye Practice
VIDEO: Ptosis or a Different Diagnosis: Asking the Right Questions Before Treatment
Ophthalmic Product Guide - February 2021
VIDEO: Telemedicine Protocols Webinar: Dry Eye and Telemedicine
Review of Cornea & Contact Lenses
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Material Gains: 50 Years of the Soft Contact Lens
A closer look at the evolution of lens materials and what comes next. -
Manufacturing a Brand-New Industry
From humble origins, soft contact lens production ramped up as continual innovations paved the way for a half-century of progress. -
Advances in Optics Drive Soft Lens Success
Achieving crisp vision for all refractive errors in a hydrogel material was no easy task. Let’s look at the stumbling blocks and successes that brought today’s lenses to life. -
Replaceable Lenses, Irreplaceable Progress
Contact lens wear schedules overcame early growing pains, leading to today’s healthier, multi-wearing schedule options. -
The Consequences of Corneal Endothelial Compromise
Optometrists must recognize the signs to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. -
Lessons from the Labs: GP Pros Share Their Best Tips
Learn what consultants wished they got from doctors when they order specialty lenses.
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.
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