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The article focuses on the disparity between ophthalmology and optometry representation in research literature, highlighting the lack of acknowledgment and discussion of optometry's significant role despite its substantial contribution to eye care provision, as evidenced by workforce statistics and projections.

The article informs that the field of ophthalmology is expected to face a 12% decline in its workforce by 2035, leading to a potential 30-36% gap between supply and demand in eye care. Topic include This decline could also result in increased demand for optometrists leading to discussions about subspecialization within optometry to meet the growing need for advanced expertise and improved eye care delivery, with a majority of optometrists open to the idea and recognizing its potential benefits.

The article presents the author's views on treatment of glaucoma patient. It is stated that in glaucoma care, medical therapy has been the first-line treatment of choice among U.S. eye doctors as it is a relatively cost-effective therapy. According to the author there are number of factors to consider in the medical therapy including convenience, compliance, and cost. INSET: Give the Option of a Generic.

The article discusses the development of integrated eye care in the U.S. and the benefits and limitations of this practice model. A historical overview of the optometric practice in the country is presented, along with the relationship between optometry and ophthalmology and the importance of primary care optometrists. It also explores integrated eye care models including the private practice optometric co-management, referral center co-management and vertically-integrated co-management models. INSETS: Perspectives from an O.D. in Private Practice;Perspectives from O. D.s in a Referral Center;Perspectives from O.D.s who Partner with or Employ M.D.s.;Perspectives from an O.D. in a Vertically-Integrated Practice

The article focuses on the patient factors involved in selecting a toric lens design. It examines the demographics of patients with astigmatism seeking for ideal toric lens design and evaluates the different types of the disease to understand the different lens options available. It also presents a self-assessment examination related to the stabilization factors of toric contact lenses.

The article discusses papers related to the potential infection control, contact lens care and dry eye management of cornea. The studies highlight the findings for the identification and treatment of dry eye, contract lens solution efficacy and the lifelong effect of keratoconus. Among the featured studies on cornea are the management of ocular infection through combination therapy, the breadth of keratoconus and how it affects the eye, and the corneal cross-association with riboflavin.

The article reports on the efficacy of silver bullet optical remedy using Betadine Sterile Ophthalmic Prep Solution in treating patients with severe epidentic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC). The treatment has the capability of killing adenoviruses that cause EKC and other vision diseases. However, proper and immediate care of the eyes is the most effective manner of preventing any disease.

The article presents an evaluation of the cornea as discussed in various topography maps, corneal data analyses, and specific cornea-shape identification. It notes that the axial map is used most often as it allows an eye-care practitioner to correlate the anterior surface shape to the patient's refractive status. These maps and other data provide a more comprehensive picture of the cornea, which allows an eye-care practitioner to better and more accurately diagnose eye diseases.

The article presents the third part of a series article about the pioneers in the contact lens field. In this part, the authors examine the groundbreaking practitioners who first eschewed spectacles to establish contact lens-only practices. To mention some, these include, Harold E. Davis, George N. Jessen and Robert L. Davis. Many of these individuals had an early interest in contact lenses and had been fitting rigid polymethyl-methacrylate lenses. INSET: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF OPTOMETRY.

The article investigates the potential therapeutic benefits of nanotechnology in eye care. Nanotechnology refers to engineering and manufacturing at the molecular or nanometer scale. For years, scientists have been working towards using nanotechnology to deliver medication to patients and increase targeted administration and practically eliminate side effects.

The article discusses the significance of clinical eye care and presents several issues related to optometric practice and patient care. It discusses proper medication and assessment of symptoms of every eye diseases. Common cases of ophthalmic problems such as vague pain behind or around the eye and infections are also presented. INSETS: Vernal conjunctivitis is characterized by marked…;The International Normalized Ratio….

Talks about the benefits of contact lens advances for patients with eye diseases. Interpretation of the concept of super vision through the wavefront technology and optical aberrations; Efforts of several companies and university research laboratories to work on customized wavefront-designed contact lenses; Possibility of the achievement of super vision. INSETS: Aspheric Contact Lenses That Correct Aberrations;Making the Move to Custom Lenses;The Tear Film and Vision.

Reports on the growing popularity of wavefront technology and adaptive optics in eye care in the U.S. Diagnostic and corrective applications for various of vision disorders; Types wavefront systems available in the market.

Suggests ways in diagnosing and correcting contact lens problems. Outline of some question that needs to be ask in determining the cause of the contact lens problem; Importance of the slit examination in diagnosing the cause of patient's problem; List of proactive steps in keeping patient in contact lenses. INSET: Practice Management Pearls for Recapturing Dropouts.

Describes the most vexing complications of contact lens wear which involves the appearance of corneal infiltrates. Definition of corneal infiltrates; Discussion of the differential diagnosis for contact lens-induced peripheral ulcer (CLPU); Features of microbial keratitis that clinically differ from CLPU.

Presents a series of clinical management case studies which demonstrate methods of myopia control using rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. Use of overnight reverse geometry gas permeable contact lens therapy for corneal reshaping; Use of conventional gas permeable (GP) lens to slow the progression of myopia; Fitting of Dk GP lens to reduce myopia in a patient with myopic creep. INSET: Highlights of RGPLI Myopia Control On-line Symposia.

The article discusses the application of an eye whitening procedure for ocular discoloration. It highlights the I-BRITE technique designed by physician Brian Boxer Wachler to address eye problems. The method involves local conjunctival resection on areas that have excessive or dilated vessels, hyperplastic growths, or dense melanosis.

The article offers the author's insights on the Low Vision Awareness month and the National Eye Health Education Program of the National Eye Institute (NEI). Topics discussed include problems associated with low eye vision, the need for low vision rehabilitation to be part of the continuum of eye care, and insights of ophthalmology clinical professor Mark Wilkinson at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine about the issue.

The article presents the author's view on new technologies for the optometry practice. He states that technologies provide him better enhancement in detection and diagnosis of disease status of his patients. He contends that they are important in delivering the quality of eye care that is required in his office. He cites wrist sphygmomanometer, which gives an efficient way to get the blood pressure and heart rate of his patients, as one of the technological innovations used in the practice.

The article presents a case of a 38-year-old white female who is seeking a second opinion about her diagnosed glaucoma. The author offers information about the clinical descriptions of the neuroretinal rim in the patient's right eye. The physician points out that overall stability of the glaucoma patient is critical in determining whether your treatment plan is successful.

The article investigates the efficacy of ReNu with MoistureLoc, a new multi-purpose contact lens solutions from Bausch & Lomb Inc. in relation to corneal and conjunctival staining. The study revealed that the main severity of corneal staining was higher with Renu. In addition, it was also revealed that mean staining area was significantly high.

The article examines the efficacy of Acuvue 2 and FreshLook LikeTint to wearers when cared for with Opti-Free Express multi-purpose disinfecting solution and ReNu with MoistureLoc. The study revealed that Acuvue 2 wearer demonstrated significantly more staining in both severity and area using ReNu with MoistureLoc. In the same manner, FreshLook LikeTint wearers demonstrated more staining compared to dispensing visit both in severity and are when using Renu with MoistureLoc.

The article examines the efficacy of Opto-Free Express and ReNu with MoistureLoc in relation to corneal and conjunctival staining and subjective patient response. The study revealed that the former demonstrated less severity and area of staining to the respondents compared to the latter. Further, over-all respondents favored to use Opto-Free Express for cleaner and moister lenses than ReNu with MoistureLoc.

The article features the study designed around a specific time model to examine the factors related to corneal staining in an objective, controlled manner, utilizing a variety of paired solutions and lens material types. The study revealed that at over six hours of wear with Group II lenses, the proportion of zones with corneal staining was higher with ReNu Multiplus vs. Opti-Free Express.

The article examines the effect of multi-purpose contact lens solutions (MPS) including the Opti-Free Express, the ReNu Multiplus, and Complete MoisturePlus on the ocular surface. The study revealed that there were statistically substantial results noted in decreased tear break-up time with the respondents using ReNu Multiplus. Further, it was also found out that there were near statistical significance of bulbar conjunctival injection and corneal sensitivity with ReNu Multiplus.

The article examines the effect of contact lens care products, ReNu MultiPlus and Opti-Free Express, on corneal sensitivity and patient comfort. The study found that, during both mid and end-of-day periods of wearing ReNu MultiPlus, a decreased comfort were experienced by the respondents. Further, it was also revealed that ReNu MultiPlus was associated with statistically significant reduction relative corneal sensitivity compared to Opti-Free Express.

The article examines the effect of multi-purpose contact lens solutions (MPS) including the Opti-Free Express, the ReNu Multiplus, and Complete MoisturePlus on the ocular surface. The study revealed that there were statistically substantial results noted in decreased tear break-up time with the respondents using ReNu Multiplus. Further, it was also found out that there were near statistical significance of bulbar conjunctival injection and corneal sensitivity with ReNu Multiplus.

Reports that researchers at the British Contact Lens Association meeting in Birmingham, England, presented evidence indicating that there is a better way than Dk to examine oxygen and the cornea. Corneal consumption of oxygen; Importance of the availability of oxygen to the tissue in the health of the cornea; Use of percentage of oxygen consumption as a measurement of the oxygen-cornea relationship.

Presents an answer sheet for questions about optometry and ophthalmology.

Presents guidelines for the success fitting of night & day silicon hydrogel lenses. Assessment of patient's motivation, ocular health and contact lens wear history; Importance of proper base curve selection; Evaluation of the patients fittings of silicon hydrogel lenses.

Discusses the impact of night & day silicon hydrogel lenses on professional in eye care. Efforts of eye specialists to captivate the interest of patients during actual presentations; Response of patients towards the night & day contact lenses; Increase in patients compliance and professional standing on contact lenses. INSETS: Recommended Follow-up Schedules;Advice to Continuous Wear Patients.

Provides information on the different patients fittings of silicone hydrogel. Current extended wear disposable patients; Patients with lens dryness; Patients with chronic red eyes. INSET: Ideal Silicone Hydrogel Candidates.

Focuses on advances of night & day silicon hydrogel lenses in soft lens materials technology. Efforts of the scientist to establish the safe overnight wear; Differences of between a cornea wearing a silicon hydrogel lens with an eye wearing no lens; Benefits of the silicon hydrogel material in night & day.

Presents various insights of optometrists on the safety and efficacy of overnight wear with silicone hydrogels. Comments from Frederic A. Banser, eye physician and surgeons of Chicago on the benefits of silicon hydrogels for patients; Opinion of Rupe Hansra, ophthalmologists from Bloomingdale, Illinois on the potential of silicon hydrogels to treat eye infection; Views of Ken Ridder, vision care specialist of Denver, Colorado on the technological developments of contact lens.

Discusses the medical breakthroughs in terms of contact lenses. Hydrogel; Wear hydrogels; Disposable hydrogel lenses; Silicon hydrogel lenses.

Focuses on the dwindling number of patients who are referred to refractive surgery. Reasons that compel doctors of optometry (OD) to reduce the number of patients that they refer to refractive surgery; Reluctance of most OD who are candidates for refractive surgery to submit themselves to the procedure; Factors that influenced them not to consider the procedure.

The article offers the author's insights on understanding who are the real competitors in the eye care industry and collaborating with them to improve the practice in contact lens. Topics discussed include competition and inertia are the two obstacles to expand the practice, the use of colored contact lenses wherein patients have the option of wearing clear of colored lenses to correct their vision, and engaging staff meeting.

In this article, the author focuses on the efforts of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) for promoting an eye care delivery model. He mentions that the ASCRS Integrated Ophthalmic-Managed Eyecare Delivery Model (IOMED) Task Force is based on a synergistic collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology. He further informs that ASCRS is inviting optometrists to join the organization and its annual meeting to be held on April 19-23, 2013.

The article presents information on refitting lenses from monovision to multifocal lenses. It is stated that fitting established monovision patients into multifocal lenses will help patients exactly what they're missing. However, discussing with patients about their expectations and determine whether their current lenses are meeting various objectives is stated to be important.

The article offers information on several conferences related to optometry on June-July 2009 including the third annual education conference to be held at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa at Ka'anapal Beach in Maui, Hawaii on June 11-14, and the fifth annual education conference to be held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Bermuda Islands on July 16-19.

The article introduces a series of research papers presented during the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). These include articles on infection control in cornea and contact lens wear, the genetic aspects of age-related macular degeneration, and indicators of formation likelihood of cataract.

A calendar of events in the U.S. from October 2008 to February 2009 is presented including EastWest Eye Conference, Vision Expo West and Hudson Valley Optometric Society Annual Fall Seminar.

The article presents a question and answer advisory on how opthalmologists provides their own eye care. The author believes that most optometrists do not take their own advice or follow the guidelines when it comes to getting their own eyes examined. They would be happy to provide an eye examination to a colleague out of professional courtesy.

The article offers updates related to ophthalmology in the U.S. A study on the risk of severely myopic development among babies. Three scientific researchers have received grants of 10,000 dollars each from the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists Education and Research Foundation to explore issues on contact lens and ocular anterior segment science. The American Optometric Association Paraoptometric Section designates September 16 to 22, 2007 as Paraoptometric Recognition Week.

The article narrates the author's experiences as a searcher of knowledge and cites information on the 30 eye-care magazines found in his table instead of three. The author said that he only subscribes two magazines entitled "Review of Optometry" and "Review of Ophthalmology." He added that the second magazine equipped him with the updated ophthalmologic surgical and medical innovation. He complained on the doctors who have placed various magazines in his table.

The article presents a case of a 69-year-old black female complaining of haloes and glare in both eyes, at distance and near, occurring for the past two weeks in the U.S. Her medical history was significant for hyperthyroidism, hypercholesterolemia, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. The author provides information about the clinical descriptions of the patient's eyes.

The article describes a case molluscum contagiosum in a 21-year-old female patient who presented with redness, itching, tearing, and burning of the eyes. The patient had follicular conjunctivitis and punctate keratopathy upon examination. Her eye condition was treated with Vigamox to stave off a secondary bacterial infection along with Refresh Liquigel and information about hygiene and the contagious nature of the pathogen. Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a large double-stranded DNA virus of the poxvirus family and usually transmitted by direct contact in children and by sexual activity in adults.

Discusses a case of Vogt's striae in a patient with advanced keratoconus. Effects of applying digital pressure on the structural integrity of striae; Outcome of rigid contact lens wear; Prevalence of cases of horizontal striae.

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.

Focuses on the quest of eye care practitioners to achieve super vision for the 29th Annual Contact Lens Report. Use of wavefront technology in current and future modes of vision correction; Design of contact lenses that would correct spherical aberrations; Ways on how to enhance tear film quality.