A Topical Subject
Four topical ophthalmic drugs received FDA approval through the past five months. Here's what you need to know about them.
Boost Contact Lens Compliance
Follow these six tips to prevent non-compliance-related infections and subsequent contact lens dropout
Contact Lens Focus
CooperVision Biofinity lens line
Correctly Choose and Prepare LASIK Candidates
Your ability to determine candidacy and properly prepare candidates not only impacts surgical outcomes but also the success of your practice
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The “Secrets”
How To Manage Patients When Systemic Medications Affect Vision
Use these strategies to minimize drug-related adverse events, and build a loyal patient base
Instrumental Focus
MatchedFlicker, from EyeIC
Lessons
You gotta give ’em hope
Letters
Readers Voice Their Opinions
Make a Difference — Improve Your Practice
Can you build stronger patient relationships through social networking websites?
Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation: A Specialty Worth Examining
A leader in the field explains the role of vision rehabilitation in physically challenged people
By LESLIE GOLDBERG, Associate
O.D. to O.D.
A question for O.D. groups: Who do you think you are?
By Walter D. West, O.D., F.A.A.O., Chief
Practice pulse
AOA and VSP release joint statement; protect your practice from H1N1; New eye health foundation; parents and contact lens wear in children; Health Notes; O.D. Notebook
Reflections
A novel idea
View from the top
Walking the walk. . . and the floors
Viewpoint
Farewell filet, hello ham sandwich
What's new
For your patients and practice
100 Million and Still Going Strong
Varilux Comfort becomes the first progressive lens to sell over 100 million pairs worldwide
By Pete Hanlin, ABOM, LDO, Technical
Bridging the Education Gap
Canadian optometry schools are helping students who trained abroad meet local standards, so they can practice in Canada
By Anjali Kapoor, Treasurer, AOSA
Developing a Medical Model
QUESTION: How does a new optometrist starting out in clinical practice establish an anterior segment disease specialty?
By Paul M. Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Dream Practice, Nightmare Economy
Learn how we started a practice in tough economic times more than 25 years ago
By Susan G. Quinn, OD, FAAO, and
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Gauging Glaucoma Suspects
Nerve damage from glaucoma progresses very slowly, so be sure your diagnosis is right before you initiate treatment
By Dan Beck, OD
Learning the Ins and Outs of Vision Discount Plans
Placing a high value on your services will improve patient care and help your business thrive
By Jennifer E. Davis, OD, Waynesboro, Va.
Nervous about Starting a Private Practice Now?
Three experts explain how hard-working ODs can succeed — even in today's daunting economic environment
By ERIN MURPHY, CONTRIBUTING
Opening the Eyes of the Blind
Optometry students and practicing ODs bring patients out of darkness and into the light around the globe, and they're gaining invaluable experience. Consider joining their cause!
By Judith Riddle, Senior
RTA is a Technology Triple Threat
Improve care, increase revenue and set your practice apart with the Retinal Thickness Analyzer
By John Warren, OD
The Boring Identity
Why do middle-aged guys resist reading glasses? Because we all want to be ultra-cool super spies
By Tom Asseiro, as
The Right Lens for Every Patient
Base your contact lens recommendations on patient population and subjective visual, lifestyle and comfort needs
By Alan Glazier, OD, FAAO, Rockville, Md.
Wise to the World
New Factors Predict Risk of Melanoma; Enzymes Lead to Vascular Damage; Worldwide Gap in Vision Care Attitudes and Behaviors; Free Meds for Unemployed
By Judith Riddle, Senior