Talking the Talk: Crafting Conversations That Matter in Ortho-K
Review communication strategies for optometrists to effectively discuss myopia management and orthokeratology (ortho-K) lenses with patients and parents.
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The Ultimate Guide to Pediatric Eye Exams for Optometry Students with Cheat Sheet
Learn how optometry students and residents can master pediatric eye exams with this guide and download the cheat sheet for quick reference.
Addressing Age-Related Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Review how optometrists can identify and treat age-related meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
Finding Lens Selection Strategy for New Contact Lens Wearers
For patients new to contact lenses, it is up to optometrists to take accurate measurements, find the best fit and modality, and educate these patients on handling.
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Hurdles for Modern Retina Practices: Rural Eyecare, Private Equity, and Hiring
Air pollution exposure leading to more ocular disease cases among adults
Myopic eyes demonstrated increased risk of ocular disease with exposure to air pollution.
New alliance seeks a shift in healthcare via AI-based oculomics
Healthcare leader-led consortium Alliance for Healthcare from the Eye calls for a proactive healthcare approach, with a focus on prescreenings for ocular and systemic health.
Allotex names new CEO to lead commercialization of allogeneic corneal tissue technology
Co-founder Michael Mrochen, PhD, will assume leadership as the startup seeks an IDE for its biocompatible procedure for vision correction.
Slowing Myopia, One Bite at a Time
Understand the link between nutrition and myopia, and what dietary recommendations optometrists can make for patients, with a myopia smoothie recipe.
EVO ICL: Indications, Patient Selection, and Surgical Tips
Watch a narrated surgical video of how to implant the EVO Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and review pearls for patient selection and successful lens placement.
Catching the Curve: The Essentials to Early Keratoconus Diagnosis
Learn how optometrists can diagnose keratoconus early to improve outcomes, and download the cheat sheet to review how to identify key clinical signs.
Clinical Specialties
The Ultimate Guide to Pediatric Eye Exams for Optometry Students with Cheat Sheet
Finding Lens Selection Strategy for New Contact Lens Wearers
Labor Organizing in Optometry and Eyecare
Review the history of labor organizing in optometry and eyecare, and what optometrists need to know about unions.
Opening a Successful Ophthalmology Practice: Concentrate on Culture
Learn how ophthalmologists can build a positive work culture when opening a practice to sustain long-term growth.
7 Ways to Stand Out as an Optometry Student with Quiz
Learn 7 steps optometry students can take to stand out and increase the chances of landing your dream job, and take the quiz to find the activity best suited to you!
Careers
Sustaining Private Practice in a Consolidating Healthcare Market
The Joys and Challenges of Private Optometry Practice
Featured Writers
Become a WriterImplementing Optos Technology – A Guide to Practice Efficiency, Clinical Efficacy, & Patient Care
Drs. Crooker, Walrath, and Rafieetary discuss implementing and leveraging Optos technology in practice to optimize clinical decision making as well as the patient experience.