Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO, FNAP, identifies patients who are most at risk for geographic atrophy and provides clinicians with guidance for managing the vision-threatening disorder and referring for treatment.

1 day ago · A slew of recalled OTC eye drops during the past 2 years has diminished patient trust, but optometrists are equipped to restore it.

Jan 17, 2025 · Perfluorohexyloctane and lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 2 ocular surface disease drugs, have changed the DED and DB treatment paradigms.

1 day ago · Topline results were announced from a phase 2/3 trial evaluating linsitinib for the treatment of moderate to severe thyroid eye disease.

1 day ago · A monthly toric contact lens can allow digital device users to experience all-day comfort, even with more than 8 hours of wear.

Oct 16, 2024 · Myopia experts agree that current myopia management strategies are effective, but acknowledge the need for more evidence-based research to determine the best treatment approaches and when to discontinue them.

Oct 4, 2024 · When considering approaches to patient care, critical thinking is an invaluable asset amongst optometrists, according to Andrew Rixon, OD.

Sep 23, 2022 · With more patients turning to corneal collagen crosslinking to manage keratoconus, optometrists are honing their comanagement roles and building their knowledge around this procedure. With this first part of Optometry Advisor’s 3-part series, Komal Patel, OD, and Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, detail crosslinking basics, patient selection, the referral process, and preprocedural workup ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Diabetic retinopathy screening with AI was associated with higher referral rates to optical coherence tomography but remains underutilized.

Aug 9, 2024 · While no universally-accepted dry AMD treatment option exists, omega-3 fatty acids may improve vision in patients with the disease.