January 15, 2023

Features

Contact Lenses

An Overview of Anterior Segment OCT

We present the virtues and shortcomings of its clinical applications in angle assessment, corneal disease and contact lens fitting.

Diagnostic Skills & Techniques

An Overview of Anterior Segment OCT

We present the virtues and shortcomings of its clinical applications in angle assessment, corneal disease and contact lens fitting.

Conquer These OCT Technology Choices and Challenges

Experts explain device differences to help you determine which factors matter for your clinical purposes and offer advice for successful integration.

OCT: An Indispensable Tool in Retina Care

Learn how to use the plethora of clinical data provided by this technology to help detect and assess dozens of posterior segment conditions.

Six Questions About the Role of OCT in Neuro Evaluations

This technology plays a pivotal role in clinical practice. With answers to these key points, learn how it can help you assess these complex conditions.

Diagnostic Technology

An Overview of Anterior Segment OCT

We present the virtues and shortcomings of its clinical applications in angle assessment, corneal disease and contact lens fitting.

Conquer These OCT Technology Choices and Challenges

Experts explain device differences to help you determine which factors matter for your clinical purposes and offer advice for successful integration.

OCT: An Indispensable Tool in Retina Care

Learn how to use the plethora of clinical data provided by this technology to help detect and assess dozens of posterior segment conditions.

Six Questions About the Role of OCT in Neuro Evaluations

This technology plays a pivotal role in clinical practice. With answers to these key points, learn how it can help you assess these complex conditions.

Glaucoma

Seeing Glaucoma Through OCT’s Eye

The answers to so many of our clinical questions lie in the details; be sure to know what you’re looking at.

Myopia

Mechanisms of Myopia: What We Know & What We Wonder

With an increase in prevalence and severity, there is a growing interest in the pathophysiology of this condition.

Neuro

Six Questions About the Role of OCT in Neuro Evaluations

This technology plays a pivotal role in clinical practice. With answers to these key points, learn how it can help you assess these complex conditions.

Retina

OCT: An Indispensable Tool in Retina Care

Learn how to use the plethora of clinical data provided by this technology to help detect and assess dozens of posterior segment conditions.

Departments

Advanced Procedures

The Cheesier, the Better

Chalazion incision and curettage is effective and safe for patients. Here’s how to get the best results.

Chairside

Pen to Paper

First, I’ll teach you what a letter is. Then, I’ll show you how to write one.

Clinical Quandaries

Not Cut and Dry

Optometrists must continue to discuss the risk of conversion with patients in the early stages of AMD.

Cornea and Contact Lens Q & A

A Reason to SMILE?

The presence of dry eye complicates a patient’s prospects for refractive surgery. Which procedure is the better option?

Diagnostic Quiz

Disc Jockey

This patient’s optic nerve head appearance was concerning. What could create this presentation, and what does it represent?

Outlook

Knowing is (Only) Half the Battle

Sophisticated devices like an OCT will give you a wealth of data on your patient. But you’re the one who decides what to do with it.

The Essentials

Color Clues

Iris hue can be a good starting point to determine the potential for disease development.

Through My Eyes

Bouncing Back

It looks like 2023 could be a blockbuster year for optometry.

Urgent Care

A Stroke of Luck

This elderly woman was fortunate to have family members by her side when ocular symptoms developed.