Patient Care
What ODs Need to Know About Thyroid Eye Disease
Understanding how to approach the diagnosis and management of this condition is a key role of the primary eyecare provider.
10/15/2022
The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Optometry
Biologic factors combined with social patterns create distinct patterns in how eye diseases manifest. Though not foolproof, these give us at least a sense of a patient’s elevated risk for certain conditions.
01/15/2022
Connecting Across Cultures: How to Reach Out to Hispanics
This burgeoning group offers an ideal example of the need to develop “cultural competence” in the clinic. Other distinct communities are profiled here as well.
01/15/2022
Breaking Down Barriers: The Black Experience in Optometry
How to establish trust and provide effective communication to create a stronger connection between optometrists and the Black community.
01/15/2022
Evaluating Patients with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Learn how to modify your practice and clinical approach to best manage this population.
01/15/2022
How to Offer Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
Recognize inherent biases in practices and implement more supportive behavior to interact with members of this community respectfully.
01/15/2022
How to Defuse a Difficult Patient
Whatever the trigger, take a deep breath and adopt an empathetic approach to calm the situation.
01/15/2022
Making Your Practice Kid-Friendly
How to simplify exams and make them fun while minimizing stress for you, the pediatric patients and their parents.
01/15/2022
Take your Practice to New Heights
Adding new services and an expanded level of care for your patients’ benefit, as well as your own, is within reach. Here’s what to keep in mind.
10/15/2021
Get to Know HZO
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various treatment options to effectively manage this condition.
05/15/2021
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
Webinar: 9:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
December 6-7, 2024
December 7-8, 2024
Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (accreditation pending)
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