How and Why to Get Behind Health Exchanges

It took more than two decades for optometrists to achieve drug prescribing rights. Now, ODs face another challenge: not getting shut out of Obamacare.

Will the Sunshine Act Shine a Bright Light or Cast a Dim Shadow?

From invasion-of-privacy issues to the benefits of greater transparency, sweeping changes may result from this new federal regulation.

The High Cost of Poor Vision

The United States spends more than $50 billion a year on vision problems—and the prevalence and the costs to care for these conditions are rising fast. What can be done?

Giant Weed Causes Blindness

Oliver Schein to Conduct Study for CIBA's 30 Day Lens

Oliver Schein to Conduct Study for CIBA's 30 Day Lens

Oliver Schein to Conduct Study for CIBA's 30 Day Lens

SHould This Child Have an Eye Exam?

A debate is raging whether children’s vision exams are necessary or affordable as a mandated public health policy.

Optometry Under Fire

Because the profession has gained so much, does organized medicine have optometry in its sights?

Optometry School Applications Drop 25%

It follows a trend similar to all other schools for the health professions.