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The article reveals tips for optometrists in enhancing their skills in conducting adilated fundus examination. Optometrists must select fundus biomicroscopy lenses based on the examined eye conditions of the patients, where varieties include high-powered non-contact lens, biconvex fundus biomicroscopy lens, and low-dioptric lens. Optometrists can measure retinal lesions on eyes by the optic disc diameter and optic nerve transillumination.

The article presents five myths of orthokeratology (ortho-k) that may be deterring eye care practitioners from realizing its benefits. It debunks that ortho-k works by compression on the central cornea, that ortho-k lenses are difficult and time-consuming to fit and that all corneal topographers are created equal. The article also disputes that some lenses are inherently better than others and that all one need to get started is the certification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). INSET: The Ideal Patient.

The article provides insights on how eye care specialists could help patients perfect their contact lens insertion and removal technique. It reminds the eye care specialists to match the proper lens to each individual patient amidst the emergence of many contact lens materials in the market. It advises them to notate the initial trial lens in the patient's record and to initiate dispensing visit. It also offers tips on lens handling and follow-up care.

The article discusses the emergence of contact lens care systems in the practice of optometry in the U.S. It highlights the critical role of optometrists to comprehend solution efficacy and to prescribe the right solution for each contact lens patient. The application of hydrogen peroxide solution systems is discussed.

The article presents views of several optometrists in the U.S. regarding their recommended lenses for treating presbyopia. Joseph Shovlin prefers to use the multifocal lens from Bausch & Lomb or CIBA Vision, while John Rinehart prefers to use aspheric lens designs for patients that requires gas-permeable lenses. It also mentions that lens modality cannot fit all and can only serve certain patients.

The article discusses the use of therapeutic and prosthetic contact lenses for patients who are suffering from ocular disfigurements. It states that colored contact lenses serve as cosmetic and therapeutic tools for patients. It notes that eye-care practitioners face the challenge of offering patients tinted and colored contact lenses as prosthetic devices. They are responsible of positioning themselves within the health care system to use their knowledge in creating special lenses for patients. INSETS: Tint and Color to Match;Ready-Made Does the Trick;Custom Hand-Painted Lens.

The article provides information for optometrists on how to customize their patients' needs of using presbyopic lenses. It suggests that doctors need to keep at least one of the special categories for use as a companion to primary designs. These categories include short-corridor progressive lenses, computer progressive lenses and wraparound progressive sun wear lenses.

The article discusses various considerations that optometrists need to keep in mind when recommending intraocular lens (IOL) to patients. It provides information about a wavefront-based explanation of the new IOLs, which is the standard procedure prior to laser vision correction. Meanwhile, the author suggests that optometrists should spend time talking with the patient and learn about his or her specific visual needs.

The article describes presbyopic contact lens and identifies its advantages. It is advisable for optometrists to fully understand the considerations and demands of their patients to provide them the satisfaction they need. It is remarkable that contact lenses are developed in an improved manner that cope with the demands of patients.

The article discusses several conditions that indicate the use of large overall diameter (OAD) gas-permeable contact lenses and offers tips for the clinician who is just beginning to prescribe these lenses. The article points out that large OAD lenses are probably not the best option for most keratoconus patients. It suggests that eye-care practitioners should fully understand the prescription with large OAD before treating their patients.

The article presents tips for properly fitting progressive lenses for patients. In selecting the best design of lenses, optometrists should choose a design that would fit to the needs of his or her patients. In addition, they should listen to what the sales representatives say about their products. An optometrist should not worry about the lenses because manufacturers offered various designs, materials, and colors in the market.

The article reports that contact lens industry data has revealed good news and bad news for the contact lens portion of the practice of optometry in the U.S. There is a large upswing in male and middle-aged wearers, and contact lens wear continues to increase overall. More than half of contact lens dropouts said they would definitely not return to contact lens wear, and patients are less likely to purchase their lenses from optometrists.

The article suggests that it is important for eye care practitioners to take stock of the contact lens available to fit their presbyopic patients. It discusses the available approaches, including monovision, bifocals, toric multifocals, gas-permeables and sclerals. The article concludes that industry innovation and new technology have provided practitioners with some solid options to help many patients who are interested in continued contact lens wear.

The article discusses the important role that optometrists play in educating their patients in caring for their contact lenses. Over 30 million people in the U.S. wear soft contact lenses and the responsibility to educate them belongs to the optometrists. The use of compliance contract may not be enough, with this, a new set of guidelines was issued to improve practitioner awareness and patient compliance.

The article presents suggestions for optometrists on how to have an accurate measurement in making a lens. It suggests to take monocular measurements with a device such as a corneal reflex pupillometer, since this instrument enables the dispenser to measure both the binocular and monocular pupillary distances at the same time. In connection, it states that a simple and accurate technique for obtaining fitting heights involves use of a demonstration lens or transparent tape.

The article discusses how contact lens use can cause microbial keratitis (MK) among lens wearers. MK is the only sight-threatening adverse event connected to contact lens use and that contact lens care is the main risk factor for MK followed by ocular trauma. Other causative factors for MK include ocular surface disease and systemic associations. In this case, optometrists play an important role in educating patients in lens caring.

The article discusses the factors to be considered by optometrists in selecting the right contact lens for the patients. These factors include the stability of the tear film to keep the lens wettable, the hydrophobicity of the lens surface and the use of reusable contact lens with a highly wettable surface. Patient counseling on contact lens care routines is recommended.

The article provides insights on how to manage contact lens inventory in the U.S. According to the author, managing its inventory is important as the sale of contact lenses in private practice generates 17.4% of gross revenue and its patients generates 30% annual comprehensive examination. Thus, several contact lens patients purchase new lenses annually. A chart showing the relationship of practice size to soft lens boxes in inventory is also presented.

The article focuses on the benefits of hosting fitting parties for new ophthalmic products like contact lenses. It is one way of keeping patients informed about the latest trend and improve their interest in contact lenses. To organize a successful fitting party, an optometrist must stand behind the product he is promoting, invite people within the patient database, and arrange a convenient schedule for the event.

The article focuses on the need for optometrists and contact lens manufacturers to speak with one voice to prevent mixed messages about the safety of contact lens as a whole. This is in reference to an unusually large number of patients with fusarium keratitis. Optometrists should use this incident as a means to draw attention to the larger issue of compliance, which will benefit public health as well as the profession.

Evaluates the lab equipment Dispensing Table Imager (DTI) from Eyeweb Inc. which uses digital imaging technology to help optometrists and their patients choose ophthalmic lenses or colored contact lenses. Four modes of DTI; Use of measurement mode to measure the pupillary distance and fitting height of the frame on the face; Claims of Eyeweb company on the accuracy of PD measurements; Additional features of DTI.

Presents optometrists' experiences with Renu with MoistureLoc MultiPurpose Solution which provides a unique combination of ingredients that works to reduce end-of-the-day dryness typically experienced by a contact lens wearer. Increase in comfortable wear time; Ability to meet practitioners and patients' demands.