Southern States Fare Worst in Vision Care Access, Disease Burden

In these areas, non-Hispanic Black children were more likely to report this finding than non-Hispanic whites.

Huge Swings in Visual Impairment Rates Documented in County-by-County Analysis

Cases of acuity loss or blindness correlated with a relative dearth of eyecare providers and were especially prevalent in populations with a higher rate of poverty.

Disparities in Eye Care Found Among North American Natives

This patient population was found to have higher ophthalmic claim rates, yet lower service levels, than non-Hispanic whites.

Racial, Ethnic Minorities Report Feeling Less Respected

Surveyed patients indicated this was the case 23% of the time.

Needs of Visually Impaired are Unmet in Clinics

Fewer than 10% of physicians nationwide provide basic accommodations for patients with significant visual limitations, survey finds.

Letters to the Editor

Feedback and ideas from the optometric community.

Gender, Race and Socioeconomics Factor into Eyecare Demand

Adding another ophthalmologist to a region in service didn’t translate into more office visits.

Prescribing For Young Children

Follow these guidelines to ensure your prescriptions are well suited for this demographic.

A COVID-19 Pandemic Transition In Action

Optometrists at Emory Eye Center are on the frontlines, caring for patients through hospital consults and urgent clinic visits.

A Peek at the Pinhole

This simple test can quickly categorize a patient’s reduced vision as either refractive or pathological. Here’s what else it can do.