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Talking to Millennial Patients about Presbyopia

By Sophia Visanji, OD The millennial generation is rapidly reaching a milestone no one really enjoys: presbyopia. The growing role of technology in our lives and the increased number of hours we all spend on...

The Vision Council Briefs Members on Policy Changes Amid Tariff Reduction

The Vision Council issued a statement on the U.S. and China’s mutual decision to temporarily reduce tariffs on billions of dollars’ worth of goods. The agreement, announced the morning of May 12, slashes tariffs...

Dr. Melissa Trego Appointed Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs at SUNY

After a national search, SUNY College of Optometry announced the appointment of Melissa E. Trego, OD, PhD, as Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs. Dr. Trego will begin her tenure this June. A seasoned...

Taking Care of You During Women’s Health Month

By Jeanie C. Lucy, OD, PhD, MPH, MS, FAAO As a public health doctor of optometry, I have seen, investigated and witnessed the evidence-based research about women and health. What became evident is that women...

Designing Patient-centric Optometry Practices 

What is human-centered design? By Brandon Kuzara While aesthetics often dominate design conversations, the true impact of an optometry space lies in how it should make patients feel — calm, welcomed and confident in the...
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Enhancing Efficiency With Advanced Technology

As a second-generation optometrist, Jennifer Chinn, OD, recognizes that advanced technology is a transformative force in the field of optometry. Her father, Stephen Chinn, OD, has “always been an early adopter of technology,” having...

System Enhances First-fit Success with Orthokeratology

Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS, of Vance Thompson Vision, finds joy in discussing orthokeratology (orthoK) with parents. She wants to help them understand how the technology can prevent their children's myopia from worsening. She...
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Theia Award Nominations Close on Sunday, May 11

The deadline for nominations to the 10th Annual Theia Awards for Excellence is Sunday, May 11 at 11:59 ET. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS Scroll down to see previous winners. Over the past nine years, Women...

Salt & Light Eye Care: Rooted in Faith and Giving Back

The COVID-19 pandemic proved to Melynda Torres, OD, that eye care was, indeed, fundamentally essential. The 2010 graduate of Southern California College of Optometry had spent the first decade of her career supporting other...

Major Victory for West Virginia Patients and Optometrists

A new bill is modernizing optometric scope of practice in West Virginia to align more closely with current medical education and practices—allowing doctors of optometry to provide a broader range of services and help...