by Optometric Insights | Mar 12, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications
It seems like at every meeting that we attend, there is a workshop and/or lecture about sclerals. Scleral lenses have certainly made a dent in most of our practices, and if you are someone who has not given them a try, it is time. READ MORE:...
by Optometric Insights | Mar 4, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications
Why Is Astigmatism Uncorrected? A 36-year-old female came to our office for the first time. She was wearing spherical monthly replacement lenses that were –3.00D in both eyes. An autorefraction performed over the contact lenses resulted in a reading of OD plano –0.75...
by Optometric Insights | Feb 27, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications
The following statement does not seem like news anymore: “A new lens was released by XYZ company, and executive ABC claims that the improvement seen in research will positively affect patients’ lives.” Admit it, you have received these press releases and...
by Optometric Insights | Feb 11, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications
It’s 2019. Can you believe that it is another year closer to 2020, the year when everyone will launch major marketing campaigns for their practices (Hint: start planning now)? When a new year rolls around, I like to look at my trial lens cabinet and do a quick...
by Optometric Insights | Feb 1, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications
I remember my optometrist first walking me over to the window and showing me my vision through my first prescription. I recall the shopping center and everything that I saw like it was yesterday. I was sold. I wanted to help people who had this same problem. I wanted...
by Optometric Insights | Jan 30, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS, Publications
Years ago, I was having lunch with my mentor during my residency. I asked him how he started to do speaking engagements and how he started writing. A major part of what I learned from him, in addition to fitting contact lenses, was how to get involved with our...
