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...
30 Second Pitch
by Optometric Insights | Apr 25, 2016 | Student's Blog
The pressure is on. Here you are standing at the podium amongst your peers, future colleagues, healthcare professionals and undeniably, very successful entrepreneurs. More importantly, you have a panel of business investors in front of you. Or you could imagine...
CL Today: Is Keratometry Dead?
by Optometric Insights | Apr 24, 2016 | Contact Lens Today, Publications
What equipment do you use to fit your contact lenses? Most of us would probably agree that we like to know the keratometry readings of our patients’ eyes and in many cases we use topography to measure corneal irregularity. Read...
