by Optometric Insights | Dec 13, 2019 | 2 Minute Reads, Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS
Margaret has been my patient for the last seven years. She is a lovely 72-year-young lady. Having lost her husband two years ago, she has decided to move on with her life by enjoying time with her friends and family and by meeting new people. She has a youthful spirit...
by Optometric Insights | Dec 9, 2019 | 2 Minute Reads, Contact Lens Spectrum, Insightful Reads, Latest READS
You are almost there. Your year is coming to a close. If you have not achieved your goals for the year, the likelihood that a mad dash is going to get you there is not realistic at this point. Let’s face it, it happened again. We started the year strong but got...
by Optometric Insights | Dec 4, 2019 | 2 Minute Reads, Blog, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today, Insightful Reads, Latest READS
I have spoken in the past about my grandfather and his practice that started in 1950. The optometry that my grandfather practiced is barely the same profession that I practice. The way that he generated money and the way that I generate it are substantially different....
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...
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...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 19, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Latest READS
By now you are probably wondering why it has taken me so long to realize that myopia is a disease, not just a nuisance that my patients have. I know, me too. The more that practitioners learn about myopia, the more they realize how devastating it can be for patients....
