September 15, 2006

Features

The discovery of glaucoma genes and the proteins they produce aids in understanding the pathophysiology of this complex group of diseases.

Researchers broadly categorize potential causes of myopia and myopia progression into two theories. Evidence exists for and against each one.

Obesity has serious ocular and systemic implications. That means you need to do more to educate this group of patients

An in-office finishing lab is not just for your patients’ convenience. It can help keep a lid on the skyrocketing cost of optometric practice.

Here are five steps to ensure that your patients don’t walk out of your practice with their prescriptions.

Once over the hump of the first few years, optometrists go the extra mile to grow their reputations and their practices.

How can you make your long, boring days more enjoyable? Live in the moment. This moment. No, wait, this moment. Now … this moment.

Patients who receive multifocal implants need a thorough discussion of their options. You should know about how these devices are paid for.

A new study finds patients with early-stage AMD have double the risk for stroke.

Patients can get very defensive about their lifestyle choices, so choose your words carefully.

Here, we demystify the safety of glaucoma treatment in this uncommon situation.