by Optometric Insights | Jul 1, 2017 | Contact Lens Spectrum
The trifecta of contact lens comfort has always existed in the interaction among the lens, the care solutions, and the ocular surface. Over the last two decades, our knowledge of lens comfort has shifted as an industry. Led by incredible researchers and our industry...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 29, 2017 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications
It is imperative for all optometrists to understand the current treatment and management approaches for keratoconus. David Kading, OD, gives an overview of the latest options for these patients and highlights the benefits of scleral lenses, new diagnostic equipment,...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 23, 2017 | Contact Lens Today
Contact lens dropout rates have remained stable for the last 10 to 20 years. Yet, we have great contact lenses, great patients, and great practitioners with a multitude of options to potentially help with comfort. The fact remains that putting a contact lens on the...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 4, 2017 | Contact Lens Today
When I was doing my training in contact lenses, I was taught that cylindrical corneas need toric GPs to stabilize them. As I have traveled the world discussing contact lenses, I have asked practitioners far and wide whether they agree with this statement. I have also...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 1, 2017 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Optometry Times, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens, Review of Optometry
There are remarkable tools for the diagnosis and management of dry eye currently clinically available to help those patients suffering from ocular surface disease. As such, it can at times be overwhelming to select appropriate treatment options for patients. As the...
by Optometric Insights | May 21, 2017 | Clinical Insights, Publications
Mile Brujic, OD, explains the importance of everting the eyelids of patients at every examination to appropriately identify problems that would otherwise be overlooked. He discusses three specific ocular conditions commonly observed by everting patients’...
