Tag: coronavirus
04.09.20: Fifth Wave of Survey Finds Many ODs are Rescheduling Patients...
In the fifth wave of results from the Jobson Optical Research coronavirus survey, most respondents said that they are making efforts to stay in touch with their patients during this time.
Offer Support to Those Who May Struggle with Social Distancing
Social distancing may be particularly difficult for those going through addiction recovery or have other strong needs for connection.
With the COVID-19 Crisis, AAO and ASCO Establish Unprecedented Virtual Clinical...
As universities and hospitals suspend routine patient care to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the American Academy of Optometry is partnering with the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry to help enhance case-based student education.
Many ODs are Feeling Emotionally Spent and More Stressed Than Normal
Women In Optometry checked in with its readership in its most recent Pop-Up Poll, and many shared that the stress and impact related to the coronavirus is hitting home for them.
Research: COVID-19 May Be Transmitted Through the Eye, Report Finds
Women In Optometry shares this update from Review of Myopia Management
By Dwight Akerman, OD, MBA, FAAO
Chief Medical Editor
Review of Myopia Management
Preliminary data published in JAMA...
Women In Optometry’s Recent COVID-19 Coverage
Here's a recap of our coverage of COVID-19 and its impact on the optometry profession.
Provide Evidence-based Counseling on Contact Lens Wear
Your patients and the public become worried when they read about ocular manifestations of COVID-19 or advice that contact lenses should be avoided. The conversative approach is understandable, but don't lose sight of the evidence.
03.31.20: Interest in Telemedicine and Preparing Now for Reopening Among Key...
As of March 31, governors in 30 states and the mayor of Washington, DC, had issued stay-at-home orders. Those orders and the rapid escalation of COVID-19 cases have contributed to anxiety and stress for ECPs. Here are the results of the 4th Jobson Optical Research survey.
Are Your Patients Calling to Ask If They Should Stop Wearing...
National report issues warnings about contact lens wear. How are you responding?
Finding Peace Through Helping Others
To combat feeling helpless in the time of coronavirus, Samantha Hornberger, OD, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, she sat down with her staff and brainstormed ways to prepare and operate as best they could.
