Surgery

Postoperative LASIK Ectasia Exhibits Distinct Pattern

Using higher-order aberration maps, researchers identified inferior paracentral “hot spots” as identifiable characteristics of this surgical complication.
01/15/2024

Equipping Your Office for Minor Surgical Procedures

Successful implementation begins by ensuring you have the necessary tools at your disposal.
12/15/2023

Take SLT to the Next Level: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

Optometrists who want to be adept at this procedure should have these answers ready.
12/15/2023

In-office Procedures: Prepare to Handle These Complications

The well-informed optometrist should be able to tackle most of these with relative ease.
12/15/2023

Get to Know DSO

This new procedure may eliminate the need for a corneal transplant.
08/15/2023

Glaucoma Care: Easing the Pressure

Two new products are bound to simplify treatment regimens for your patients.
05/15/2023

An Unnerving Situation

Newer minimally invasive surgical techniques exist to reinnervate a neurotrophic cornea.
02/15/2023

Gearing up for Laser and Minor Surgery: Advice from Experts

When advanced procedures become part of your state’s optometric scope of practice, use these tips to efficiently and confidently add them to your clinic.
12/15/2022

Take Charge of Cataract Care with Laser Capsulotomy

Alleviating PCO—the most common complication of cataract surgery—is well within optometry’s skill set. Learn how to offer this valuable service to your patients.
12/15/2022

Be All That You Can Be

Not every OD needs surgical privileges. But that it’s even possible shows just how ample the opportunities are to serve the public good.
12/15/2022

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

Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb

Register here

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)

Register here

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)

Register here