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The article highlights a study confirming the safety of laser procedures performed by optometrists, revealing a remarkably low negative outcome rate of 0.001 percent from nearly 150,000 procedures. Topics discussed include the effectiveness of optometric laser surgery, regional variations in post-graduate training for optometrists, and the impact of this data on the ongoing debate over the expansion of optometric practice scopes.

The article focuses on digital eye strain, a common condition that affects many people, and the importance of eye care professionals in addressing it. Topics include the prevalence of digital eye strain, the methods patients are using to try to alleviate symptoms, and the role that eye care professionals can play in educating patients and providing solutions, such as contact lenses designed to help with digital eye strain.

The article offers information on the role of primary eye care providers in the overall health and well-being of the patients. It explores learning on how to trade expertise with doctors in other medical disciplines for the betterment of the shared patients. It discusses the role of optometrists in systematic diseases.

The article critiques the impact of physician benefit managers (PBMs) on rising healthcare costs and the lack of transparency in their operations. Topics discussed include the conflict of interest and opacity of PBMs, the restrictive regulations affecting physician interactions with pharmaceutical companies, and the need for broader reform targeting the true sources of healthcare expenses.

The article offers information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which officially began recommending telemedicine in lieu of clinic visits for patients who tested positive for the virus in anticipation of extended periods of social distancing. It discusses that for both patients and doctors, teleoptometry afforded an unparalleled opportunity for patient acces; and removing the need for travel allowed more patients to receive direct and expedient access to needed eye care.

The article focuses on dry eye disease is a multifactorial condition that can complicate treatment; we must first determine the underlying causes and then marry them with treatment options that make sense for the patient's lifestyle, and expectations. Topics include the undiagnosed systemic disease or a medication they failed to list on their paperwork, and the patient simply need prescription drops or do they require placement of an amniotic membrane or thermal pulsation device treatments.

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 focuses on regional differences in endogenous endophthalmitis rates across the United States, highlighting variations in patient demographics, microbial etiology, and treatment patterns. Topics include the higher incidence and mortality rates in the South, the Northeast's elevated in-hospital mortality possibly due to systemic complications, and the importance of tailored treatment strategies informed by regional microbial patterns to improve outcomes.

The article reports on legislative developments in optometry practices in various U.S. states. Also cited are the laws passed in states like Alaska, Oklahoma and Louisiana to expand practice privileges of optometrists, how glaucoma management benefited from said laws, the laws approving the conduct by optometrists of laser procedure, and the comment of the American Optometric Association's (AOA) Christopher Wolfe on the developments.

The article offers information on eye care providers already have a robust arsenal to help their patients combat this common ocular complaint. Topics include the treatment for ocular redness should target the etiology of hyperemia, the absence of obvious pathology clinicians can consider prescribing topical vasoconstrictors and supportive measures, and the conjunctiva and anterior episclera has nourished by blood vessels from the anterior and long posterior ciliary arteries.

The article discusses that the antibacterial drugs have been a boon for treating ocular infections, the downside resistance always looms in the shadows. It mentions that the Optometric physicians must educate themselves to become cautious and judicious prescribers of these agents; and antibiotics have long been the cornerstone of treatment to stop infections caused by bacteria, and with many different types of agents, practitioners have a number of choices.

The article discusses that the right eye of a 72-year-old white woman who has intermediate AMD with evidence of large drusen, drusenoid pigment epithelial detachment and hyperpigmentary changes. It mentions that the patient's fundus photographs, we know the risk of developing late AMD, either neovascular and geographic atrophy, is as high as 50% in five years.

The article reviews how some optometrists have used telehealth to evaluate patients as well as the options available to practitioners to provide remote ocular and visual health assessment, and how AI-enabled devices can shoulder some of the work of eye health assessment when doctors are inaccessible. It mentions that the EyeCare Live to integrate telehealth options for patients as a routine part of its services.

The article presents a case study of a 58-year-old female self-referred to another provider, but eventually made it back to my office— with more issues than she left with. The article discusses that new patient presented for a comprehensive evaluation secondary to blurred vision OS>OD; and she reported that her vision had been blurrier OU over the past 12 months.

The article presents the discussion on patients also seek out redness-relieving eye drops to improve the appearance of their eyes. Topics include lash extensions, eyelash growth treatments, colored contact lenses, eye makeup, eye creams, and serums; and educate patients and guide them through the enormous ocular redness market while also addressing the root cause of their symptoms.

The article informs about that cataract surgery, the most common ophthalmic procedure, is being reevaluated in terms of postoperative care recommendations for uncomplicated cases. Topic include A retrospective study suggests that omitting the one-week postoperative examination may result in missed complications and management changes for a percentage of patients, but future research may explore the use of telemedicine as an alternative.

The article informs about the importance of defining your values and thinking about your legacy in order to make decisions that align with your core beliefs and priorities. Topic include It also emphasizes the significance of setting specific goals, conducting a SWOT analysis, and envisioning your ideal future to create a fulfilling life and career. The article encourages readers to consider what legacy they want to leave behind and take steps to achieve it.

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 informs about the challenges arising from the supply and demand dynamics in the eyecare industry, particularly for ophthalmologists and optometrists. Topic include It highlights a shortage of ophthalmologists and increasing demand for eyecare services, emphasizing the need for better collaboration and relations between optometrists and ophthalmologists to address this issue.

The article discusses latest research and drug development on eye care for patients. Topics include need of medical eye care to prevent sight loss; Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) which is important factor in the development of both diabetic macular edema (DME) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR); and Intensive lifestyle which focused on weight reduction and increased activity levels.

The article present a case study of an 85-year-old patient with blurry vision, seeking insights into their ocular conditions, including cataracts; glaucoma suspicion; and an unaddressed "birthmark" in the right eye.

The article presents an interview with Ansel Johnson, Paul Chous, and Julie Rodman, discussing improvements for grading and risk assessment of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Topics discussed include the formation of a Diabetic Retinopathy Taskforce focusing on detecting, grading, and assessing risk through objective measures like ERG, and the significance of baseline functional and structural assessments in managing patient risk over time.

The article discusses a study that parents' lack of knowledge about eyecare for their children, leading to delays in seeking eye exams for potential vision problems and reveals that parental health beliefs, misconceptions & knowledge deficits can be barriers to timely eye exams for children.

The article discusses how optometrists (ODs) can improve their practice by adding a specialty to their practice. Specializing allows ODs several ways including differentiating and expanding their practices, improving their profit margins and meeting more patient needs. Optometrists can expand their services into the management of dry eye syndrome, specialty contact lenses, pediatrics, vision therapy, and myopia management.

The article presents information on the importance of eye care, highlighting the management of ocular diseases including dry eye and glaucoma. Topics include the patients with Demodex blepharitis and conjunctivitis, treatment of artificial tears, and the importance of eye drops for the treatment of ocular disease.

This article discusses the diagnosis and management of ocular symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome (SS). Topics include a patient with a sore and cracked tongue, examination of skin and cutaneous involvement, and referral to and co-management with rheumatology. Also included are details on the appropriate care for the patient.

The article focuses on the application of anti-inflammatories in dry eye disease. Topics discussed include na overview of dry eye disease inflammatories, their identification and classification, the complementary treatment approaches of the medicine, the application of the medication, and the combo approach to its treatment.

The article focuses on Governor Ron DeSantis vetoing Florida's SB 230 bill, which aimed to ban optometrists from using the titles "doctor" and "physician" and subject them to felony prosecution. It mentions the optometrists and advocates celebrated the governor's decision, emphasizing the importance of protecting the profession of optometry and recognizing its essential role in healthcare.

The article offers information on various drugs debuted in eye care as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatments, vein occlusion and diabetic retinopathy (DR). It is noted that currently Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea are three primary anti-Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) molecules used widely to treat ocular angiogenesis.

The article discusses ways to keep patients comfortable in their contact lenses even in the face of allergy, dry eye or both. Topics discussed include reported potential risk factors for dry eye disease (DED) and ways to manage it through a short course of corticosteroids, need to modify a patient's contact lens wear regimen depending on the symptoms of DED and need to properly educate patients on the particulars of lens wear when experiencing dry eye, allergy or both.

The article informs that new therapies are under investigation for treating presbyopia. It is noted that patients with presbyopia are now one step closer to correcting their vision by eye drop. Some of the new generation of presbyopia-correcting drops under development are EVO6 from Novartis, which is designed to restore crystalline lens flexibility and reverse effects of aging in the eye and Liquid Vision drops, a temporary presbyopia-correcting therapeutic, from Presbyopia Therapies.

The article presents an overview of the latest refractive surgical options available for presbyopes and strategies to comanage patients. It is noted that rising numbers of presbyopes are impacting eye care practices around the nation from a clinical and practice standpoint. Topics discussed include lifestyle needs of the presbyopic patients, psychological effects of getting older and struggling with their vision, symptoms and signs of presbyopia.

The article provides comprehensive overview on the use of tear replacement and tear conservation strategies in managing dry eye disease. Topics discussed include the diagnosis of the diseases' symptoms, the treatment and management of ptaients' dry eye, and the treatment of meibomian gland obstruction. And also notes the common used lipid-based artificial tears which include Refresh Optive Advanced from Allergan, Retaine MGD from OcuSoft, and Systance Balance from Alcon.

The article discusses the four most common injections used in eye care. Among the most common injections in optometry includes subcutaneous or intradermal injections, intravenous (IV) injections, and subconjunctival Injections. Information regarding the contraindications, side effects, and medical protocols, are also mentioned.

An interview with optometrists Michael Cymbor, Dorothy L. Hitchmoth and J. James Thimons, is presented. Among the issues they discussed include the type of electroretinogram (ERG) device they use in their practice, the ways on how how ERG help them manage patients with diabetes, and whether there is a need for ERG when there is access to a good structural imaging device.

The article discusses the steps to correctly diagnose dry eyes that took the attention of many in eye care on the plethora of new methods of analysis and treatment. These steps include identifying the presence of lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE), measuring tear osmolarity and determining the presence or absence of ocular surface inflammation. A study that proposed an optimal technique for LWE staining and identification and the discovery of tear osmolarity as a biomarker are explored.

The article offers information on how the optometry can increase a well-founded primary care practice with a center for the diagnosis and management of dry eye. Topics mentioned include the growth of Triangle Visions Optometry in Durham, North Carolina, the use of specialized tools for accurate diagnosis of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye, and investment on technology.

In this article the author explores the study on how the hypochlorous acid, a naturally occurring substance can elevate eyelid hygiene and help manage dry eye symptoms. Topics discussed include hypochlorous acid is a natural substance that plays an important role in keeping the body healthy; description of improved eyelid cleansing approaches; and informationon clinically advancing eyelid hygiene practices.

The article offers news brief on topic including guidelines that previously stated that "only" ophthalmologists can perform invasive procedures have been revised. Topics include concerns from vets, lawmakers and organizations such as the MOA, AOA and AFOS, the VA changed the language of these guidelines to state "an ophthalmologist or optometrist can perform invasive procedures, including injections, lasers and eye surgery.

The article offers information on topics related to eye care. Topics mentioned include the importance of optic nerve head research in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, the importance of using modest amount of fluorescein dye during precorneal tear film, and the importance of optical coherence tomography (OCT). Also mentioned are the importance of fish oil supplementation to patients with dry eye disease and the retinal inflammation diagnosis.

The article focuses on the pharmacology of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and its use in clinical circumstances and patient care. Topics discussed include the role of topical NSAIDs in primary eye care, its main use in preventing and treating cataract surgery-related cystoid macular edema concurrent with a potent corticosteroid, and the increased risk of peptic ulcer in combining oral prednisone and oral NSAID.

The article offers information related to laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) focusing on various advancements in the medication for treating eye-related diseases. Topics include the history of LASIK which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999, the projection that a total of 40 million people in the U.S. will have myopia, and various studies about the safety of LASIK and corneal refractive therapy (CRT).

The article gives information on several oral antibiotics and analgesics necessary for treatment of certain ocular conditions. It discusses aspects of several oral antibiotics for various eye diseases, including amoxicillin, cephalexin and doxycycline. Also, it provides information on oral analgesics for eye care, including acetaminophen and ibuprofen, hydrocodone and ibuprofen and ketoprofen.

The article offers information on the pandemic which accelerated some trends that were already in motion, notably the desire or need to provide some semblance of care virtually. It discusses that these technology and market-driven changes were part of a wide-ranging discussion held last month at New England College of Optometry; and mentions comment from Marta O'Grady.

A review is offered of the pediatric eye care establishments including Little Eyes Pediatric Eye Care in Carmel (Ind.), 4D Vision Gym, Cromwell (Conn.), and Eyes of East Sacramento, Sacramento (Calif.). INSET: The Spending Power of Odees.

The article discusses about purchasing new technology for optometry world. As mentioned, improve patient care is the priority for purchasing new technology, Digital fundus cameras and EHR software are listed top in the recent purchases survey. EHR software integrates equipment and practice management programs, fundus camera used for a dilated fundus exam for eye disease patients with diabetes, others are SD-OCT, Corneal topographer and patient callback.

The article focuses on ocular manifestations and eye complications as a result of the genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis. Topics include the diagnosis of neurofibromatosis which includes neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), ocular manifestation of neurofibromatosis, and formation of optic nerve pathway gliomas (OPMG) in the brain because of neurofibromatosis.

The article focuses on contact lens complications and its treatment. Topics include proper use of contact lenses in order to avoid eye discomfort, possible reasons like wrong modality of contact lenses, dry eye symptoms, and ocular allergies. Also discussed is the importance of selection of proper lens characteristics, use of daily disposable lenses, and excessive use of digital devices as a reason for eye discomfort.

The article talks about the need to take proper eye care for preventing pathogen or bacterial infection such as acute red eye and conjunctivitis. It states that antibiotics such as azithromycin, clarithromycin and erythromycin for eye care are prescribed. It talks about topical antibiotics to deal with moderate infection and generic version Maxitrol (Alcon) is prescribed. A chart of topical antibiotic drugs is presented.