What are the latest advancements in eye care?
The latest advances tackle newer concerns like myopia control and sun protection, plus the perennial problems of comfort and convenience. This novel new system could mark a significant advancement for eye care.
How can a combination of imaging modalities help in ocular conditions?
A combination of imaging modalities helps reveal subtle changes that led to the diagnosis. I too couldn’t resist and hopped on it. Expert clinician Paul Karpecki, OD, provides practical insights and management strategies for a wide array of ocular conditions.
Is ‘front-loaded’ VF testing well-tolerated by glaucoma patients?
‘Front-loaded’ VF Testing Well-tolerated by Glaucoma Patients For these patients in particular, a one-size-fits-all approach just won’t work. Here’s how to handle several different kinds of patients in your chair. Better understand this relationship between the two, and relay how to best preserve it to patients.
Can odoct-a scans detect superotemporal capillary dropout?
OCT-A scans OD/OS from the Spectralis showing mild superotemporal capillary dropout OD. Click image to enlarge. Aside from the most commonly used RNFL analyses to aid in the detection and progression of glaucoma, we are fortunate to have optic disc and macular thickness (more specifically, retinal ganglion cell) analyses as well.
What does an optometrist need to know about cliclinicians?
Clinicians must understand how to manage ocular changes and treatment contraindications. This technology has become an integral part of glaucoma care, and optometrists must understand how to accurately use it.
Why is it important for optometrists to know about corneal nerves?
This technology has become an integral part of glaucoma care, and optometrists must understand how to accurately use it. Corneal nerves are crucial to ocular health and knowing the conditions that affect them will help optometrists better care for their patients.