Allergy
Anti-inflammatories in Ocular Allergy Treatment
Steroids used to be reserved for non-responsive cases. But now many optometrists are using them as a first-line therapy for allergic conjunctivitis.
02/15/2013
Give Kids' Ocular Allergies a 'Time Out'
Allergy is more common in children than in adults—and can be more difficult to diagnose and treat.
08/15/2012
Spring Into Action This Allergy Season
With seasonal allergies expected to start earlier this year, it’s never too soon to make sure you’re up to date with the latest treatment options.
03/15/2012
How to Manage Ocular Allergy in Athletes
Athletes must perform at 100% to compete at the highest levels. Don’t let the signs and symptoms of ocular allergy slow them down.
09/15/2011
When to ‘Prescribe’ an OTC Allergy Drop
Optometrists have fought hard for the ability to write for prescription drugs. But for some allergy patients, the best medication is already on the drugstore shelf.
08/17/2010
Step Up Your Ocular Allergy Care
Ocular allergies likely affect many of your patients. But, you can actively help relieve their symptoms by developing a comprehensive ocular allergy treatment protocol.
04/16/2010
When Allergy and Dry Eye Collide
Patients who present with concurrent allergy and dry eye can be challenging to treat. Here are several strategies you can use to minimize their symptoms.
08/17/2009
Treat the Itch without a Hitch
Learn how to accurately assess, diagnose and treat patients suffering from allergic conjunctivitis.
04/15/2009
Why Are Allergies on the Rise?
A century ago, allergies were rare. Today, more than half of all Americans test positive for an allergy. What’s causing the skyrocketing rise in allergic disease?
08/15/2008
Is it Dry Eye or Allergy?
Whether your patient describes the burnies, the itchies, or the itchy-burnies, here is how to make the differential diagnosis.
08/15/2007
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