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The article focuses on artificial tears are a cornerstone of eye care with nearly 60% of eye care professionals expressing a preference for preservative-free formulations, it's important to have options that are Effective, Ergonomic, Economical, and Environmental—the 4 Es of eye drop success! SYSTANE COMPLETE Multi-Dose Preservative Free (MDPF). Topics include the preservative-free formulation featuring the same lipid nanoparticle technology as SYSTANE® COMPLETE.

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.

The article offers information on the contact lens inventory at the Wilson Eye Care Center. Topics discussed include tips in managing contact lens supply which include the selection of lenses in trial and revenue boxes by selecting lenses that are of high quality, offering convenience for EyePod delivery system, and maintaining little stock of specialty lenses, such as multifocals and torics.

The article discusses case study of a 55-year-old man presented urgently after being struck in the right eye that caused discomfort to the periorbital region with associated bruising. It is noted that he was diagnosed with a traumatic uveitis and hyphema, as well as a tonic pupil due to iris sphincter damage. It is noted that hyphema is a condition of accumulated blood in the anterior chamber.

The article presents case study of a 65-year-old white male patient who was presented to the emergency room for an evaluation of acute vision loss in his right eye. It is stated that various examinations of the patient revealed a punctuate acute stroke along the medial aspect of the right central sulcus, and MRA revealed 30% stenosis of the proximal right internal carotid artery secondary to an atherosclerotic plaque.

The article presents the increasing options of toolboxes and lens of eye care practitioners. It mentions that topography is important to understanding distinctions as research reveals significant alterations occur in cornea's shape in the periphery, which makes conical sections inadequate to portend the extent of corneal astigmatism. It states that astigmatism management is significant for correctly fitting patients having gas permeable (GP) lens.

The article compares drug advertisements in the U.S. from early years and from the modern period. Early drug advertisements are criticized for promising too much about their safety and efficacy, highlighting the evolution of drug marketing in eye care. Limited promises made by modern drug advertisements are attributed to compliance with regulations. INSET: FDA FACTS.

The article discusses the reducing of anti-Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injection frequency while maintaining positive visual outcomes, Anti-angiogenesis therapy for eye care, survey by the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), regarding the trends in clinical practice. It mentions the eye drop therapy to harness the genetic markers that predicts clinical response. It focuses on injecting Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients by retina specialists. INSETS: Prescribing Trends;Evading the Needle.

The article focuses on the diagnosis of patient with an acute neuroophthalmic disorder and the role of primary eye care providers. Topics discussed include neuro-ophthalmic emergencies, a condition that pose a threat to visual system function and or systemic wellbeing, giant cell arteritis (GCA) which is the medical emergency in eye care, and pituitary tumor apoplexy.

The article profiles the five types of patients who need protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation including construction or outdoor workers, contact lens wearers and health-conscious individuals. The risks of UV exposure and the reasons why these patients need UV protection are discussed. The reflectance percentages of UVB is also offered.

The article offers brief information on the top 10 oral drugs in eye care including Doxycycline, Prednison and Acetazolamide. It mentions the factors that one should consider while selecting drugs for eye care which includes checking about the resistance numbers for anti-infective agents, determining the effectiveness of drugs and eliminating outdated medications. Other antibiotics discussed include Cephalexin, Acyclovir and Tramadol.

The article focuses on several meetings to be held in November 2014 which includes the Optometric Association Primary Care Symposium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology Annual Symposium in Denver, Colorado and the Monterey Symposium in Monterey, California.

The article discusses contact lens induced corneal hypoxic has always been a great challenge for eye care practitioners. It states that insufficient oxygen to Cornea develops both long and short physiological challenges. Edema, endothelial blebs, myopic creep, and andlimbal injection all these corneal alterations are transient. Further the article states these can be reversible, whereas, reversible complications include polymegethism, corneal vascularization and polymorphism.

The article discusses the challenges of implementing the Patient protection and Affordable care Act (ACA) in the U.S. as of January 2014 and offers suggestions to ophthalmologists regarding complying with the ACA. It mentions that changes in the ACA have provided an opportunity to optometrists to educate the importance of eye care examination. It also mentions health benefits planned by the ACA to standardize the minimum coverage to patients and benefits of health care exchange insurance. INSETS: How the ACA Affects You, the Small Business Owner;State-Run Health Insurance Exchanges.

In this article, the author offers suggestions for optimizing an eye care practice. He states that the compatibility between a doctor and patient may vary in health care sector. He mentions that a small corporate set up require more innovation and one should be prepare to get adjusted with the situation. He informs that adoption of medical billing model is a perfect way to increase medical revenue or income.

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 describes the patient cases associated with exposure of the eyes to sunlight. The 1st case referred to a 62-year-old man claiming to have a blurred vision and photosensitivity, as he was screened with solar retinopathy. The 2nd case focused on a 64-year-old man who had a longstanding blurred vision, as he was diagnosed with eclipse retinopathy. Both patients were recommended not to look that the sunlight directly and they must wear ultraviolet-protective eyewear.

The article focuses on the status of optometry in the U.S. as analyzed by the American Optometric Association. It analyzes the output of products and services in the ophthalmic industry, the patient demand forecast for the eye care services and the effect of new diagnostic and information technology on the eye care services. It discusses trends among the eye care professionals, and examines future prospects that will change the role of optometry in vision care.

The artcile focuses on the Online Vendors Get Better at Spectacle Rx Results. Topics discussed include Warby Parker continue to try and expand their spectacle Rx footprint, a recent investigation found that about one in 10 prescriptions filled by three online vendors failed to meet national standards for optical quality; and a result that was greatly improved over a 2011 investigation that reported roughly 45% of spectacles failed at least one optical parameter or impact testing.

The article discusses several strategies which should be followed by medical practitioner for prescription of antibiotics to patients for various eye infections. It suggests various antibiotics treatment options for acute eyelid infections, conjunctivitis and bacterial eye infections. It highlights different clinical cases in which oral antibiotics and topical antibiotics should be prescribed to patients. INSETS: Topical Antibiotics in Perspective;Antimicrobial Resistance;Antibiotic Use Causes Multidrug Resistance;Evolving Fluoroquinolone Resistance

The article discusses the role of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in relation to eye care. Acular LS and Voltaren are mentioned as the NSAID used for several years. Use of the NSAID drugs with care is mentioned due to their rare potential of causing corneal melting and toxicity in case of preexisting corneal epithelial problem. Role of NSAID in blocking enzyme prostaglandins is also discussed. INSETS: Common Conditions That Call for Topical NSAIDs;Note on Oral NSAIDs.

The article offers information on advancements in the retina field discussed at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2013 meeting. It mentions that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first implanted device to treat adults with advanced retinal prosthesis (RP). The role of Eylea for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is presented and the contribution of genetic risk factors for AMD are also evaluated. INSET: The Latest on AREDS2 at ARWO 2013.

The article presents clinical methods for the treatment of contact lens patients having dry eye. It informs about Contact lens-related dry eye (CLDE) is a complex and multifactorial eye problem including increased tear evaporation, lens deposits and altered tear osmolarity which exacerbate dry eye in contact lens wearers. It also mentions that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified hydrogel contact lens material into four groups based on their charge and water content. INSET: A Checklist for Your Patient Visit.

The article evaluates several eye care products including the C-Vue HydraVue Multifocal contact lenses from Unilens Vision Inc., the Reliance 8700 Instrument Stand from Reliance Medical Products Inc. and the Calvin Klein Spring 2013 eye glasses from Calvin Klein Inc.

The article reviews several products for optometry which includes Lotemox Gel Drop from Bausch & Lomb Inc., pedestal case from Tecno Display Inc. and spectacles frames from Daine von Furstenberg.

The article presents questions and answers related to termination of employees in an eye care facility, corrupt practices of an employee and prescription of medicines under patient's health insurance policy.

The article discusses the training of optometric professionals on providing care to the patients having dry eye. In the U.S. 14.4 percent of the population using contact lenses are suffering from dry eye and staffs trained for dealing with the disease are demanded. It also presents the causative agents of the disease which includes living in area containing high amount of allergen, getting less sleep and using computer or reading more than an hour.

The article focuses on the eye diseases caused due to ultra-violet (UV) rays and also discusses several complications in eye care faced by optometrists during treatment of the damages. It provides brief introduction of UV radiations which are responsible for eye damages and reports that the rays coming through sunlight consist 95 percent of UVA light and 5 percent of UVA/UVC light.

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 discusses how to differentiate dry eye disease from eye allergy or allergic conjunctivitis. It informs that both has similar systems yet the treatments are very different. The article also offers a treatment algorithm for Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), a major cause of evaporative dry eye and tear hyperosmolarity and concludes that by treating concurrent components of ocular surface dysfunction and educating patients about their conditions, a clinician can aid in their relief.

The article evaluates several products related to eye care including Biotrue OneDay Contact Lenses from Bausch + Lomb, Fendi Maserati-inspired Sunglasses, and Baby Genius Sunscape Eyewear from Sunscape Eyewear.

The article presents information on the difference between glaucomatous and non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy. It is stated that although several clinical features overlap with non-glaucomatous optic neuropathies there are distinct differences in conditions. It is stated to be crucial for clinicians to determine the context of a discovered optic neuropathy so that they can consider an appropriate work- up, which will lead to suitable intervention and follow-up.

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 presents information on the growing concern over increase of oncular allergies in the U.S. According to a report, oncular allergies are increasing across the nation with 2010 spring season showing a record-breaking levels whereas 2011 was even higher. It is stated that ocular allergy can affect a patient's life in various ways. INSET: The Allergy Cascade.

The article presents information on the importance of lipid layer in giving relief from dry eye. It mentions that two type's phosopho lipids are present in the tear including phosphatidycholine and phosphatidylethanolamine. Igor Butovich and Thomas James Miller, a Ph. D. scholars, reported that amount of lipid in the tears depend upon the species. INSET: Classification of Probable Dry Eye.

The article examines the history and process of intravitreal injection. It investigates the role optometrists play in managing potential complications, when using intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothehal growth factor (VEGF) agents in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal occlusive disease, and diabetic retinopathy. It further explores how anti-VEGE therapy has changed the treatment options used by eye care doctors for retinal disease.

The article discusses a case study of a 80 year old man who was presented to an eye clinic complaining a gradual decrease in vision in both eyes. His medical examination revealed adult-onset vitelliform maculopathy. It explores the treatment process adopted in the case. It concludes that adult-onset vitelliform maculopathylate, referred as Best's disease, is a rare condition with origin between the fourth and fifth decades of life.

The article examines the primary reasons why athletic patients will ask their eye doctors if their laser vision correction (LVC) is right for them. It mentions that extreme heat or cold, dynamic lighting conditions, and changing climate can be held responsible for causing eye problems to athletes. It suggests that eye care clinicians must consider the potential ocular safety linked with a particular sport.

The article offers information on effective ocular allergy treatment options available in the field of ophthalmology and optometry. It mentions that these options have many different methods of action and modes of delivery. It discusses the allergy immunology models based on histamine, role of immunoglobulin E (IgE), and leukotrienes. It further highlights case studies addressing the challenging issues which confound eye care professionals and allergists.

The article discusses a case study of a 61 year old man who was presented to an eye clinic complaining reduced vision in his right eye after waking up from an invasive surgical procedure that involved severe blood loss. His medical examination revealed a pale optic nerve and an edematous in his right eye with one inferior splinter hemorrhage. It highlights the patient's treatment process and explores the etiology of non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION).

The article focuses on the etiology and treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). It discusses the process of evaluating meibomian gland health. It examines the methods used in diagnosing MGD. It informs that treatment of MGD is developed to restore the normal flow of meibomian gland secretions.

The article presents Dottie Copoulos, the 69 year old former geriatric nurse, who is sharing her experiences associated with the diagnosis of her age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Copoulos criticizes the way her eye doctor used to tell her about her problem. Copoulos recalls how her doctor was telling her about the benefits she would receive being an AMD patient. Copoulos also reveals about daily life challenges she faces with AMD.

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 discusses the revolutionary impact of nanotechnology on eye care industry. It states that nanotechnology can easily penetrate to eye care sector because eye is a small organ that is very accessible due to its exposed position. It notes that this application of nanotechnology can be beneficial in reducing or eliminating reactive species, which causes cataracts and other ocular disease.

The article discusses the implications of cloud computing and instrument technologies on the evolution of eye care industry. It highlights the development of high-resolution imaging and metrology, the speed of Internet communication, and new contact lenses which support fast telehealth delivery. It notes that the development of cloud computing to provide computation, data access, and storage services in which the eye care practitioner does not need to know the concept of the system.

The article discusses the importance of optimizing the use of right contact lens solution. It highlights the recall of contact lens care systems in 2006 and 2007 after an increase of keratitis cases among contact lens users. It suggests that eye care practitioners should better understand what alternatives that patients are making when it comes to caring for lenses.

The article focuses on the treatment of presbyopia in the U.S. It notes that Americans with presbyopic has grown into 100 million in which surgical solutions are offered to give hope. It cites that the surgical solutions may provide independence from spectacle or contact lens corrections. It mentions that presbyopic patients believe that the gradual loss of their vision means the degrade of the quality of their lives.

The article focuses on the means for eye care practitioners to have the best options for their patient's contact lens needs. It notes that lenses availability have varied in which they really can improve the lives of patients. It mentions two lenses that can be used when conventional lenses failed such as scleral and hybrid lenses.

The article presents the author's insights on how he ocular allergy in athletes can be managed by an eye care provider. The author presents several recommendations on how an optometrist can help in reducing the impact of ocular allergy including the reduction of wearing contact lenses (CL) and the use of swimming goggles and wraparound glasses. He adds that the replacing the CL daily can provide a continue comfort compare to weekly of monthly replacement.

The article offers information on the effect of stress on the visual health and function of a person. It mentions that the ocular effect of stress include mild discomfort and debilitating, severe vision loss. It states that different lifestyle activities and factors can cause eye stress, such as using more technology, working longer hours and performing more near work.