August 15, 2019

Features

Annual Contact Lens Report

Don't Miss Out on Multifocals

These devices can be a practice builder, not a spirit breaker. Here’s how.

Optometry in the Age of Disruption: Doctors vs. Online Vendors

These companies prioritize cost and convenience over quality eye care and the doctor-patient relationship. Here’s how to defuse the threat they pose.

Provide Specialty Contact Lenses and Thrive

You can build doctor-patient loyalty and keep patients from shopping around by offering something your competitors don’t have.

The Dangers and the Diagnosis of CLMK

Despite many advances, the threat of contact lens-related microbial keratitis (CLMK) has not retreated.

Cornea

When Corneal Wounds Won’t Heal

Timely intervention can keep a bad situation from spiraling out of control.

Diagnostic Skills & Techniques

Top Causes of Double Vision

Getting to the root of the problem is the key to treating and referring properly. Here’s a look at the common etiologies of diplopia and how to tell them apart.

Refraction

Perfecting Prism

Don’t back down from this life-changing treatment. Here’s where to start.

Systemic Disease

The Optometrist and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Learn to keep your snoring patients’ increased risk of disease from keeping you up at night.

Departments

Chairside

More Lenses, More Problems

If only we could upgrade our patients the way we upgrade our contact lenses.

Clinical Quandaries

Red All Over

If certain glaucoma medications cause adverse effects, consider these options.

Coding Connection

Not Covered? No Problem

Financial waivers of liability are the key to getting paid in today’s world.

Cornea and Contact Lens Q & A

High Risk, Limited Options

Treatment for limbal stem cell deficient eyes can take one of two routes, neither of which guarantees a successful outcome.

Diagnostic Quiz

Not For the Best

You uncover an abnormality during the dilated fundus exam of a 16-year-old with no family history available. Now what?

Focus on Refraction

How Much is Too Much?

Many patients are over-plussed at near. With these simple strategies, you can learn how to avoid this.

Glaucoma Grand Rounds

When They Go Low, ODs Go High

Bad-mouthing other doctors doesn’t serve your patients.

Ocular Surface Review

Disinfect the Natural Way

New hypochlorous acid options are making this a viable antimicrobial solution. Here’s how to choose—and use—it correctly.

Outlook

Breaking Down Barriers

There’s nothing special about multifocal and toric contact lenses. And that’s a good thing.

Retina Dilemmas

Caution: Congestion Ahead

Use your diagnostic toolkit to navigate the crucial distinction between true and pseudopapilledema.

Retina Quiz

That’s Egg on Your Face

When a patient presents with a combination of progressive vision blur and a particular retinal appearance, all signs point to one diagnosis.

Surgical Minute

A Two-for-one Deal

Here’s when to consider referring your patient for phaco-ECP, which addresses cataracts and glaucoma in one operation.

Through My Eyes

Stay in the Fast Lane

Optometrists are in the driver’s seat. Take some new opportunities for a spin.