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Practice Management

AMA Offers New Guidelines on Race and Ethnicity Reporting

ODs say this approach should be applied to clinical practice, too.
September 9, 2021

Expanded Scope of Practice Law Nears Completion in Mississippi

The bill, which would allow ODs to prescribe oral steroids, administer injectables and remove growths around the eyelids, awaits the Governor’s signature.
March 17, 2021

Mississippi Pushes for Expanded Scope of Practice

Proposal includes oral steroids, lid lesion care and laser capsulotomy privileges.
February 9, 2021

Optometry is Growing, Diversifying

Findings indicate an evolving and equitable workforce, based on productivity and satisfaction.
October 12, 2020

Arkansas ODs Victorious Against Referendum

The court rules that the medical lobby didn’t meet the requirements to put the issue on the general-election ballot.
September 17, 2020

Building Up During COVID-19

Amid the epidemic, practices are starting to see patients in a modified course of action.
May 18, 2020

Not All Breath Shields Are Created Equal

Size and curvature appear to be key to protection, experiment shows.
May 13, 2020

ODs Set Up Shop Slowly but Surely

Gradual reopenings have started in the wake of COVID-19, and practices plan for staying in business.
April 29, 2020

Most ODs Plan to Mask Patients

A European survey found they expect patients to follow PPE protocols, too.
April 24, 2020

Practices Plan for Post-COVID Life

Survey shows that ODs are looking for ways to make a return to normal operations an immediate reality.
April 21, 2020