Pharmaceuticals
Can You Spot these Drug-induced Ocular Side Effects?
Consider these four cases involving toxic optic neuropathy and maculopathy to learn more about the potential mishaps of systemic meds.
09/15/2024
Safe and Savvy Prescribing of Oral Pharmaceuticals
Two experts share their best “dos and don'ts” to help you confidently handle the most common scenarios across several different categories of medications.
03/15/2024
Have You Kept Up with the Recent 'New Drug' Deluge?
Optometrists have access to many new meds right now, with a flood of more on the way. Here’s a comprehensive review of what’s out now and what’s in the pipeline.
03/15/2024
Restrictive Drug Formularies: How to Beat the Odds
When insurers stack the deck against you and your patients, you can still play a winning hand.
03/15/2023
Ocular Side Effects of New Cancer Agents
Understanding how molecularly targeted chemotherapeutic agents can impact patients is key for primary eyecare providers.
03/15/2023
Know the Ins and Outs of Oral Steroids
A review of the broad clinical applications, contraindications and potential side effects of these inflammation-fighting powerhouses.
03/15/2023
Presbyopia Drugs: A Drop in the Bucket?
With one med available and others coming soon, patients have more options than ever for near vision correction. Do they offer enough to make a difference in a well-established market?
03/15/2023
Dry Eye Drugs: What’s New and What’s Next
Let’s dive into the substantial amount of meds that have come to market the last few years, along with a preview of others on the horizon.
03/15/2023
Prescribe Oral Meds Like a Pro
In the final article of our scope expansion series, we cover how to confidently treat and manage patients with the most potent pharmaceuticals available.
08/15/2022
Five Common Drug Rx Questions—Answered!
Gain confidence in your ability to prescribe with these tips for managing a variety of patients, from those on oral steroids to those with penicillin allergy.
03/15/2022
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
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December 6-7, 2024
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Retina Update 2024
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