Billions Of People Can’t Be Wrong—Or Can They?

by Optometric Insights | Oct 15, 2019 | 2 Minute Reads, Blog, Contact Lens Today, Latest READS

You’ve probably heard that just because everyone jumps off a bridge, that doesn’t mean that it’s a smart idea. Following the crowd is something that our parents always warned us about. While the majority is a safe place to be, it doesn’t mean that those in the...

How Money Makes You a Better Practitioner

by Optometric Insights | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog, Contact Lens Today, Latest READS

Regardless of the setting in which you practice, I’m sure that you are making money. If you are losing money as a practitioner, you will soon go out of business or lose your job. Exceptions such as a Minnesota-based nonprofit eye clinic notwithstanding, most providers...

Soft Lens Multifocal Myopia Management for Astigmatic Patients

by Optometric Insights | Oct 15, 2019 | Contact Lens Today, Latest READS

Previously, I wrote about the topic of orthokeratology myopia management for astigmatic patients. A few have responded that they refuse to fit orthokeratology because they only fit soft multifocal on patients. But I suggest giving orthokeratology a try. It is...

Solutions Can Be a Problem

by Optometric Insights | Oct 15, 2019 | Contact Lens Today, Latest READS

I was on the forefront during the solution wars of 2005 to 2010. I was a huge advocate for one of the players and lectured internationally about the importance of using the right solution. I am still on the forefront of this debate, but my champion has changed. No...

IS “50 IS THE NEW 40” THE NEW NORMAL FOR LENS WEARERS?

by Optometric Insights | Sep 3, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications

Let’s face the facts: people over the age of 45 just don’t wear contact lenses. Guess what? Many practitioners have come to accept this as a reality. And in fact, patients over the age of 45 account for only 30% of all contact lens wearers (Nichols, 2015). Most...

DIMINISHING THE DYSFUNCTION

by Optometric Insights | Jul 22, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS

Ineffective meibomian gland function can impact contact lens success. A 33-year-old patient is in your chair for his annual eye examination and contact lens evaluation. Historically, he has responded that his lenses feel fine and has been a happy wearer. He now...