Patient Care
Keeping an Eye Out for Lacrimal Gland Abnormalities
Understanding how these issues present and their potential implications is critical for prompt treatment and positive patient outcomes.
05/15/2023
Developing a Constructive Approach to Case History
From pre- to post-exam, learn how to retrieve, document and use this information to optimize patient care.
02/15/2023
What ODs Need to Know About Thyroid Eye Disease
Understanding how to approach the diagnosis and management of this condition is a key role of the primary eyecare provider.
10/15/2022
The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Optometry
Biologic factors combined with social patterns create distinct patterns in how eye diseases manifest. Though not foolproof, these give us at least a sense of a patient’s elevated risk for certain conditions.
01/15/2022
Connecting Across Cultures: How to Reach Out to Hispanics
This burgeoning group offers an ideal example of the need to develop “cultural competence” in the clinic. Other distinct communities are profiled here as well.
01/15/2022
Breaking Down Barriers: The Black Experience in Optometry
How to establish trust and provide effective communication to create a stronger connection between optometrists and the Black community.
01/15/2022
Evaluating Patients with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Learn how to modify your practice and clinical approach to best manage this population.
01/15/2022
How to Offer Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
Recognize inherent biases in practices and implement more supportive behavior to interact with members of this community respectfully.
01/15/2022
How to Defuse a Difficult Patient
Whatever the trigger, take a deep breath and adopt an empathetic approach to calm the situation.
01/15/2022
Making Your Practice Kid-Friendly
How to simplify exams and make them fun while minimizing stress for you, the pediatric patients and their parents.
01/15/2022
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
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