#Optometry

Skip "How are your contact lenses?" James R. Hoffman, OD, FAAO, on the questions, exam data and diagnostic lens trials he uses with patients who say they're happy in their lenses. #Optometry #ContactLenses

Optometry quiz of the day! Drop the correct answer in the comments. #Optometry #Ophthalmology #OptometryQuiz #Thatoptometrist #eyecare

Glaucoma May Limit Vision Gains After Membrane Peel Surgery Patients experienced more postoperative retinal changes and poorer visual outcomes following ERM removal. #optometry #optometrist #eyecare #glaucoma #eyesurgery

The Optometric Role in the Assessment and Management of Headache Patients A systematic approach can help clinicians distinguish benign causes from primary headache disorders and recognize red flags that warrant further evaluation. #optometry #optometrist #eyecare #retina

OCT Thinning Patterns May Predict Which MS Patients Will Progress A new AAO report demonstrates that comparing interocular nerve fiber layer thicknesses could help identify those at risk of a second clinical episode. #optometry #eyecare #OCT #MS

Accommodation is the ability of the eye's lens to automatically adjust its focal length for sharp images. #Optometry #Ophthalmology #Accommodation #Thatoptometrist #eyecare

Ever looked at your glasses prescription and thought, “What do all these numbers mean?” 👓 Sphere. Cylinder. Axis. Add. Your prescription isn’t just a bunch of numbers. It’s a roadmap to clearer, more comfortable vision. #EyeCoin #EyeHealth #Optometry #Glasses #Vision #EyeDoc

When “Well-Controlled” Isn’t Enough Progression at low IOP calls for a broader look at adherence, perfusion and masqueraders. Here's one such case: #glaucoma #eyecare #optometry #optometrist

👓 Near vision getting blurry with age? It could be Presbyopia! A natural age-related change, but clear vision is always possible with the right correction. 👁️✨ \#Presbyopia #EyeHealth #Optometry #ThatOptometrist #Optography #DilSeOptometrist

New 💊 Personalized 7-Day Rotary Pill Organizer — fill once a week, twist one click daily, pills drop into the tray. Custom name lid! ♪ "Carefree" – Kevin MacLeod (CC BY) #ophthalmology #optometry #3dprinting

Recurrent Visual Field Progression Common Following Initial Progression Event Steep vision loss nearly doubled the odds of further decline, but a meaningful drop in IOP afterward appeared protective. Read more: #glaucoma #optometry #eyecare

What's next for dry eye, and where do OTC options fit? Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Jessilin Quint, OD, FAAO, on the DED pipeline and how to stay updated, on To the Point. #Optometry #DryEye

Achieve clear daytime vision without glasses by daily using Ortho-K lens, the safe, reversible lenses worn while you sleep overnight. #Optometry #Ophthalmology #Ortho_klens #orthokeratology #Thatoptometrist #eyecare

“Is all this screen time hurting my child’s eyes?” It’s a familiar question in practice. Christina M. Danley, OD, FOVDR, on when to look deeper, plus a 60-second screen history: #Optometry #Myopia #PediatricOptometry Sponsored by @Keplr_Vision

Happy World Optometry Day 2024! Together, we shine a spotlight on the profession of #optometry and the contribution of optometrists worldwide to increasing access to eye health care as a human right. #WOD2024

Optometry quiz of the day! Drop the correct answer in the comments. #Optometry #Ophthalmology #OptometryQuiz #Thatoptometrist #eyecare

TNF-α Inhibitor Use Linked to Modest Reduction in POAG Risk Findings from a large study support a potential role of this inflammatory mediator in the pathogenesis of glaucomatous neurodegeneration. Read more: #glaucoma #optometry #eyecare

Sleep Duration Tied to Diabetic Kidney and Nerve Complications, but Not DR The disconnect may stem from retinopathy's distinct underlying pathophysiology, raising questions for future research. #optometry #eyecare #sleepstudy #diabetes

"When the Levee Breaks" — Though rare, the risk of hydrops in PMD demands vigilence, and an action plan, from ODs. Read here: #cornea #eyecare #optometry #optometrist

Finally, AI That Speaks Optometry. EyePegasus AI Scribe is built for optometry, with custom-trained terminology and ICD-10 coding. Less charting. More time for patients. More potential for your practice. #Optometry #AIScribe #EyePegasus