Special Report

Recap of World Glaucoma Congress

Glaucoma experts shared and absorbed new insights in research and patient care.
08/11/2013

What Has Your Residency Taught You?

Former residents say that their postgraduate training was invaluable. In a larger sense, residency programs elevate the profession in untold ways.
11/03/2010

The Lowdown on High-Tech Lenses

Spectacle lenses—and the technology used to measure and create them—are ever improving to provide your patients with better vision.
09/19/2010

Meet the ‘Young Guns’ of Optometry

These up-and-coming O.D.s are advancing the profession in ways their predecessors likely never thought of.
07/15/2010

The Slippery Facts about Fish Oil

Fish oil is an invaluable source of omega-3 fatty acids. But, not all fish oils are created equal. Here is an overview of the different forms of fish oil, including a scientific and economic comparison.
05/14/2010

Cell Phone Photos Save an Eye with Cellulitis

Thanks to cell phone technology and quick thinking, my granddaughter’s periorbital cellulitis was treated in time.
12/16/2009

Make the Most Out of Your Staff

In an economy like this one, every dollar spent on staff counts. Here's how you can make the most out of your investment by optimizing employees' performance.
09/16/2009

How to Market in a Down Economy

Sure, times are tough. But, talk is cheap. Word-of-mouth is among the most effective (and least expensive) forms of marketing. Here are more marketing ideas for hard times.
09/16/2009

O.D. Income Takes a Turn for the Worse

On average, optometric income was down by more than 10% in 2008. Still, many O.D.s think the worst is over, and better days are ahead.
09/16/2009

What Will New Grads Do?

This year’s optometry graduates are looking for private practice, not corporate, according to a new survey. They consider optometry a profession, not a business.
07/16/2009

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

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December 6-7, 2024

West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Co-Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD
Earn up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (accreditation pending)

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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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