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The Optimism of a Student

by Optometric Insights | May 3, 2016 | Video

The optimism of a student. I’ve had that phrase thrown at me more than once. Just last week I attended an educational dinner surrounded by dozens of practicing optometrists. I got to meet many of them and as a 4th year student just a few weeks away from graduation, we...

Episode 57: Off-Label Use for a Common Drop

by Optometric Insights | May 1, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications

Brimonidine eye drops have been a staple in glaucoma treatment for years. This drug is also used in an off-label manner by physicians to help control pupil dilation. By administering brimonidine prior to being exposed to low light, patients’ physiological response is...