Patient Care
5 Patients Who Need UV Protection and Why
Taking a thorough patient history is the first step in formulating personalized recommendations for UV protection.
03/15/2014
What To Do With ‘New’ Presbyopes
What happens when patients realize they have ‘short arm syndrome’—and what can you do for them?
02/15/2012
More Than Meets the Eye
O.D.s can offer patients even more than clear vision and healthy eyes by discussing lifestyle changes to achieve whole-body health.
03/04/2011
Current Therapeutic Approaches to Blepharitis Management
Don't rush your diagnosis or treatment plan when you suspect your patient suffers from this exceedingly common condition.
03/03/2011
How Often Do You Dilate?
Fewer than two-thirds of adults with diabetes get an annual dilated eye exam. By that measure, many patients aren’t dilated often enough.
11/08/2010
Off-Label: Technically Unproven, But Not Out of Bounds
Optometrists routinely prescribe myriad drugs off-label—just be sure you are following the proper standard of care.
09/19/2010
Complementary and Alternative Therapy for Glaucoma
Green tea and ginkgo biloba for glaucoma? Sleeping upright to bring down IOP? Learn what your patients may be using to treat their glaucoma.
04/16/2010
The Ciliary Body and Refractive Error: Unanswered Questions
The ciliary body is not the same for all patients, including children.
02/17/2010
Prevent Diabetes for Life
Optometrists focus on ocular complications of diabetes. But, we can do more for these patients.
01/15/2010
Refractive Surgery: For the People
Inspiration comes from unlikely sources when learning how to manage patients through a refractive procedure.
01/15/2010
Upcoming Events
Special Conference: Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care
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Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Co-Chairs: Paul M. Karpecki, OD, and Selina McGee, OD
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