Four words in a patient’s chart can strike doubt in the mind of even the most accomplished optometrist: “Complains of double vision.”
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Link: Fitting Rigid Lenses after Refractive Surgery
This article gives some great tips and tricks on how to master the skill of prescribing for these individuals.
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Many of the fastest-growing jobs in America don’t require a bachelor’s degree, and many pay less than the median income in the U.S., according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Find out where Optometry jobs rank!
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Patching corneal abrasions does not significantly improve healing time, pain, analgesic use, symptoms, complication rates, or effects on activities of daily living, according to a Cochrane Systematic Review published online July 26.
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Link: The Beginner's Guide to Fitting Scleral Contact Lenses
Here is a great guide to the beginner's guide to Fitting Scleral Contact Lenses written by Aimee Jacobs, O.D.
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Here is Chris Hadfield on how eyesight is affected in space.
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An estimated 16 million people in the U.S. are diagnosed with dry eye disease. Xiidra is the first prescription eye drop. FDA-approved to treat both the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. A U.S. launch of Xiidra planned for third quarter 2016.
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Advances in imaging have allowed for greater patient convenience and satisfaction. But are they a substitute for the tried-and-true practice of dilation?
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Keep dry eye patients flowing into your office with this time-honored technique.
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Study: Visual impairment and blindness to double in America by 2050.
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