Three Success Strategies for NOW
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
As we look at the last 11 months and what our practices have been through, an important thing to review is, are my patients wearing the lens I think they are? I propose three tips for you…. READ...
A Sleeping Elephant in the Room
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
YOU: Do you sleep in your lenses? PATIENT: No. YOU: Ok, good. But let me ask, how many times a week do you sleep in your contact lenses? PATIENT: Well, sometimes I fall asleep in them and forget to take them out. YOU: How often is that? PATIENT: About two nights a...
When the Material Is Not Enough
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
Nadine is a 38 year old patient. She comes into her exam and reports that her contact lenses are doing fine. Upon further questioning, she reports that her contact lens comfort is 8/10 at the beginning of the day and drops to 5/10 at the end of the day. When asked why...
Is Anterior Segment OCT the New Norm for Fitting Sclerals?
by Optometric Insights | Oct 6, 2018 | Clinical Insights, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today
Scleral lenses continue to appear in the contact lens literature. They have become a valuable tool in helping to restore visual functionality in patients who have irregular corneas. Others are even introducing them as a viable option for patients who have high levels...
