by Optometric Insights | Jan 1, 2017 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Optometry Times, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens, Review of Optometry
When discussing dry eye, we throw around terms such as meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), osmolarity, evaporative, and inflammatory on a regular basis. These terms seem to have different meanings to different people. Take MGD, for instance. When we ask practitioners...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 1, 2016 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Optometry Times, Publications, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens, Review of Optometry
For the first time since punctal plugs, dry eye is sexy. Remember when we used to think that we understood dry eye and that we had the ultimate solution? All we had to do was put a plug in our patients’ punctum; they would instantly have tears filling up their eyes,...
by Optometric Insights | Jan 1, 2016 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Optometry Times, Publications, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens, Review of Optometry
I love the January issue of Contact Lens Spectrum because we get to see our report card as an industry. The assessments that are done to show how contact lenses are being used are always exciting to me. Perhaps I am too analytical of our profession, but when we see...
by Bee Enriquez | Mar 15, 2015 | Publications, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens
A standard contact lens evaluation typically runs the gamut and includes all necessary steps to properly fit a lens—from taking precise measurements to an analysis of the patient’s visual needs and then tailoring your patient-specific recommendations. We know it’s...
by Bee Enriquez | Jan 15, 2015 | Publications, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens
A 47-year-old female presents complaining of mild discomfort while wearing her contact lenses. A comprehensive ocular examination reveals no physiological basis for the discomfort, as the ocular surface appears normal. In this case, many of us may try to alleviate the...
by Bee Enriquez | Nov 15, 2014 | Publications, Review of Cornea and Contact Lens
Now more than ever, digital devices are an integral part of our daily lives. Many of your patients likely spend their workdays in front of a computer, supplemented by use of handheld devices such as smartphones or tablets throughout the day. As such, it is imperative...
