Episode 41: Visual Challenges in the Digital Age
by Optometric Insights | Sep 11, 2015 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Six out of 10 adults spend at least 5 hours a day on digital devices. The artificial light from smartphones and tablets strains the eyes which has long-term ramifications for ocular health. It is important for physicians to recognize the consequences of...
Why, How and What…
by Optometric Insights | Sep 2, 2015 | Video
What is your why, how and what? Its important to find your purpose and develop an understanding for the people you work with and what the ultimate outcome is for you and your patients. By determining your why, how and what you are able to find a sense of purpose in...
CLS Materials & Design: Sclerals Can Be Notch-tastic!
by Optometric Insights | Sep 1, 2015 | Contact Lens Spectrum
A middle-aged Hispanic male who had keratoconus had exhausted all other contact lens modalities, and scleral lenses were the only specialty lenses that could provide adequate vision. However, due to severe, bilateral pingueculae, he suffered from significant...
Episode 34: Success with CLs in Emmetropes
by Optometric Insights | Aug 31, 2015 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care
When presbyopia catches up with emmetropes, they become frustrated. We have been very successful offering multifocal contact lenses to emmetropes, however, setting proper expectations is crucial as there will be some level of visual compromise. We perform a swinging...
