Review of Optometry – The Magazine Read Most by Optometrists

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Evading the Hallmark of Glaucoma There s no avoiding the glaucoma patients and suspects who, for whatever reason, do not comply with follow-up care and visits. When they do eventually return to the office, most of the time their condition has worsened and your work is much harder. Oddly enough, for one of my recent patients, the opposite was true. Read More An 85-year-old woman was brought in by her family for a red right eye. The patient didn t express herself well verbally because of her age and because she spoke little English, but her family believed that she was having pain as well. When directly asked, she contradicted herself saying that is was painful and then later saying it wasn t. Read More An 80-year-old Caucasian female presented with new floaters in her left eye, which started about a month ago. She reported her right eye sees well. Her past ocular history was significant for cataract surgery in both eyes more than 10 years ago. Her last eye exam was two years earlier. Her medical history was significant for hypertension and high cholesterol. Read More I have a 60-year-old patient who gets herpes simplex almost twice a year. Since taking prophylactic Valtrex (valacyclovir, GlaxoSmithKline), she has not had any new outbreaks. She now wants to get Shingrix (glycoprotein E, GlaxoSmithKline). What is recommended here? Read More A 67-year-old African female presented with a chief complaint of sudden-onset blurred vision OS. Her history was positive for mild cataracts; otherwise, she had excellent ocular health. Her systemic history was positive for hypertension, for which she was adequately controlled with medication. Read More Here s what you need to consider when weighing the benefits versus the risks in the era of resistance. Telehealth and AI rely on digital tools when human interaction is hard to come by. Here s how these trends have been accelerated by the shutdown and other catalysts. Knowledge of disease processes is flourishing, but questions remain regarding clinical application. With all the changes wrought by the pandemic, optometrists must be nimble and willing to adapt or else find themselves outmaneuvered. The research is mounting, but whether the projections hold true in clinical practice is still up for debate. After years of discussion, it just may happen. Some think it s long overdue others say it s unnecessary. Here s a preview. Macular involvement and a swift decline in acuity prompt many questions about the condition s causes and potential interventions. My PPE is getting to my head, causing more reflection than usual. These notes might just spark something in you, too. Temporary changes have made this platform useful, but that might not be the case moving forward. Shingrix is the recommended vaccine for shingles, especially for patients taking a prophylactic antiviral. Innovations in instrumentation have made epiretinal membrane surgery a more viable option for many patients. Numerous trends in optometry are reaching an inflection point. Will they disrupt, or just distract? Practice Pearls Expert clinician Paul Karpecki, OD, provides practical insights and management strategies for a wide array of ocular conditions. OCCRS E-Newsletter A quarterly e-newsletter by Optometric Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Society (OCCRS) covering the latest information on cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, comanagement and leading technologies. Optometric Retina Society E-Newsletter Keep up to date on the latest research and clinical findings in retinal disease care with this quarterly publication from the ORS. Optometric Physician E-Journal A weekly e-journal edited by Art Epstein, OD, featuring incisive commentary, timely research summaries and late-breaking news. Raising the Bar for Dry Eye Disease Therapy Sponsored by Sun OphthalmicsA new era has arrived for CsA, with the powerful combination of a higher concentration offered in conjunction with advanced drug delivery technology. This important clinical development is giving eye care practitioners another tool to help manage the chronic and inflammatory nature of DED for their patients. Let s Talk About Labs Ask yourself if your current relationship with your labs meets your needs. Material Management in a Scleral Society Have a comprehensive understanding of all your options prior to beginning the fitting process. The Pancake Cornea Conundrum Postsurgical flattening poses unique visual challenges that only GP lenses can counter. Read on to learn how we managed it and you can, too. The How and Why of Contact Lens Deposits Optometrists need a comprehensive understanding of this complication to help patients avoid it. Take Good Care of Yourself You ve taken the kids for their checkups and scheduled your parents doctor visits. You even wentalong to make sure they understand what was happening. WO Marketing Diamonds Nikki Iravani, OD, is always on the lookout for a great marketing tip. Women In Optometry Theia Awards Recognized Nine ODs Nine women ODs were honored during the fourth annual Theia Awards of Excellence from Women In Optometry magazine.

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