Review of Optometry

High Standards in New Technology

This year, we look at some technologies that will improve—or completely change—how you practice.

Radiation Therapy for AMD

A Silicon Valley medical device start-up company has recently presented information on a novel, tabletop X-ray delivery system under development for the ...

‘Making Strides’ With New Technology

These are the results of our Annual Diagnostic Technology Survey, based on the responses from 228 optometrists to an e-mail questionnaire.

Blepharitis and Dry Eye: A Common, Yet ...

In their mildest forms, both dry eye and blepharitis are treatable, although not curable. Left untreated, however, the two diseases may progress. Clinicians ...

When to ‘Prescribe’ an OTC Allergy ...

Over-the-counter allergy medications are cost effective. But, if your patient has seasonal or recurrent episodes of allergic conjunctivitis, then prescription ...

How to Establish a SUCCESSFUL Glaucoma Practice

Here, I’ll outline what I believe are the necessary steps to build a large, successful glaucoma practice.

Some Facts About SiHy Lenses

Here is a brief rundown of the basics about silicone hydrogel lenses.

It’s Time to Delegate Contact Lens Duties

How would you like to see five additional revenue-generating patients in a day, and increase your income by 20%, while providing equal or better care to your ...

Meet the ‘Young Guns’ of Optometry

As one young O.D. in this article says, the way optometrists practice today is thanks to the legislative battles and clinical innovation of those optometrists ...

Retina Photo Album

These images, submitted through 'Case Photos' on SightNation.com, illustrate some of the most amazing retinal conditions.

‘Newtrition:' An Update on Dietary ...

Current evidence supports the hypothesis that nutritional supplements, dietary modifications and certain lifestyle alterations (cigarette smoking cessation) ...

PO-ION: A Diagnosis of Exclusion

Perioperative ischemic optic neuropathy (PO-ION) should be considered in cases where no other causes for ION are found.

Sleeping Position Affects IOP ... Glaucoma patients who sleep with their heads elevated had an overnight IOP up to 20% ...	Did NECO Students ... The NBEO is investigating whether students and one faculty member at the New England ...
Running Out of Options? A 75-year-old black female presented as a new patient in 2008 after relocating to the ...	Growing Up in a Barn Fortunately, optometry wasn’t the hardest hit by the bad economy, but for most ...
My Best Opening Lines One would think that so much practice would help making a first impression a snap. ...	Vision Screenings Are Not Reliable ... Vision screenings detect myopia fairly reliably in older children, found researchers in ...
More Questions Than Answers A 49-year-old Hispanic male presented to the emergency room with a chief complaint of a ...	Blepharitis and Dry Eye: A Common, ... In their mildest forms, both dry eye and blepharitis are treatable, although not curable. ...
In the News B+L, World Sight Day, and updated ANSI standards make our "In the News" short list this ...	When to ‘Prescribe’ an ... Over-the-counter allergy medications are cost effective. But, if your patient has ...

July 2010 • 2.00 Credits What To Do When Topical Glaucoma Treatment Fails	June 2010 • 2.00 Credits Surgical Solutions for Vitreoretinal Inflammation
May 2010 • 2.00 Credits An Overview of Ocular Herpetic Disease	April 2010 • 2.00 Credits The Differential Diagnosis of an Optic Nerve Disorder
March 2010 • 2.00 Credits An Introduction to Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking	February 2010 • 2.00 Credits A Fresh Update on Drug Delivery Systems
January 2010 • 2.00 Credits Recalibrate Dry Eye Management	December 2009 • 1.00 Credits EDGE - Early Detection Glaucoma Evaluation
November 2009 • 1.00 Credits Providing Optimal Optics For Your Astigmatic Cataract Patients	October 2009 • 2.00 Credits A Patient-Centric View of Premium IOLs
September 2009 • 2.00 Credits Learn to Medically Manage Diabetes	August 2009 • 2.00 Credits Myopia Regulation: Myth or Megatrend?