Tag: therapy
New Version of Dry Eye Wheel Announced
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released a new version of the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel, updated with the latest recommendations...
Where Does Your State Rank in Terms of Children’s Mental Health?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It's more important than ever to recognize how and where a child grows up plays a major role...
Removing the Intimidation Factor From Myopia Management
Myopia management is essential. Clinical research continues to evolve, treatment options have expanded and professionals are increasingly aware that progressive myopia carries long-term risks....
Autoimmune Journey Reshapes OD’s Approach to Dry Eye Care
When Kimberly Friedman, OD, FAAO, began searching for ways to manage her dry eye symptoms a decade ago, the goal was simple: feel better.
She...
Early Detection and New Hope for Patients with Geographic Atrophy
Jessica Haynes, OD, of the Charles Retina Institute in Germantown, Tennessee, explains why early detection and timely referral of geographic atrophy (GA) are critical....
First GLP-1 Pill for Weight Loss Launches in U.S.
This week, Novo Nordisk launched the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication for weight management in the U.S., giving patients a new daily pill...
OD Focuses on Pediatric Needs After Finding Gap in Own Son’s...
Just a few months after her first son was born, Megan Lott, OD, FOVDR, FIALVS, noticed he was having trouble teaming his eyes. He...
Collaborative Care Breaks Down Patient Care Silos
Amy Moy, OD, FAAO, CPCO, FNAP, senior director of health center initiatives and optometric compliance at New England College of Optometry (NECO), is leading...
The Spending Groove: Financial Advice for Couples
They say money can’t buy love, but it sure can cause a few arguments in the kitchen. That's why Lauretta Justin, OD, founder of...
LifeLink® Tissue Bank Aligns with BioTissue’s Sharing Miracles to Promote Regenerative...
LifeLink Tissue Bank, a globally recognized non-profit leader in providing life-enhancing tissue allografts, made possible by the generosity of tissue donors and their families,...
