May 2020

May 2020 Issue

Go After AMD

By ELIZABETH A. STEELE, OD, FAAO

Optometry has both the knowledge and skill set to manage and guide patients who have this central-vision stealing condition
Add Contrast Sensitivity Testing for AMD

By Mark W. Roark, OD, FAAO

A look at how and why to acquire this information on visual function
Prescribing Supplements for AMD

By Aaron McNulty, O.D., F.A.A.O.

A look at the research and patient considerations
AMD: Prepare Patients for the Referral

By Rob Pate, O.D., F.A.A.O., Diplomate, American Board of Optometry

Educate wet AMD patients on what they can expect when seeing the retinal specialist
Manage Keratoconus Patients with CXL

By Clark Y. Chang, OD, MSA, MSC, FAAO; Christopher J. Rapuano, MD

Corneal cross-linking, with growing insurance coverage, is a medical treatment option
Eye Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Shannon Simcox, editor

How optometrists are navigating uncharted waters

O.D. to O.D.

By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO

HOW WE CREATE FUTURE SUCCESSES
Viewpoint

By JIM THOMAS Editorial Director

STEPS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
LEADING OFF: Four Steps for Success With Telehealth

By JENNIFER KIRBY, SENIOR EDITOR
LEADING OFF: CEO Challenge: Create Habits That Reduce Fear and Anxiety

By STEVE VARGO, OD, MBA
LEADING OFF: O.D. Remodeling Practice During Downtime
LEADING OFF: Also Notable
CLINICAL: Contact Lenses

By JASON R. MILLER, OD, MBA, FAAO

Answer the Call
CLINICAL: Dry Eye

By WHITNEY HAUSER, OD, FAAO

DED Diagnostic Testing
CLINICAL: Glaucoma

By AUSTIN LIFFERTH, OD, FAAO

Consider a ‘Stop-Go’ Approach
BUSINESS: Optical

By DAVE ZIEGLER, OD

Your Optical COACH
BUSINESS: New O.D.

By KRISTIN O'BRIEN, OD

Get Polarized!
BUSINESS: Coding Strategy

By APRIL JASPER, OD, FAAO

Clean Up Billing
Diagnostic Focus

By RYAN H. POWELL, O.D.

Measuring Adaptation to Dark
BUSINESS: Social Media

By SHANNON SIMCOX, SENIOR AND SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

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