by Optometric Insights | Sep 10, 2017 | Contact Lens Today
It’s no secret that most patients who drop out of lens wear do so because of discomfort and dryness. And, patients who make it to 45 years old as contact lens wearers are rare. These days, dry eye in contact lens wearers is certainly at an all-time high. I used to...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 20, 2017 | Contact Lens Spectrum
I remember 10 years ago when we talked about taking a case history, and we thought it was novel to ask our patients whether they used a computer. We could never have imagined how silly this question would sound to our modern-day selves. We don’t have to ask this...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 15, 2017 | Clinical Insights
When evaluating patients for dry eye symptoms, eye care practitioners should be aware of potential problems with lid seal—especially during sleep. Optimal closure of the eyelids prevents evaporation of tears and desiccation of the ocular surface. David Kading,...
by Optometric Insights | Aug 6, 2017 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Contact Lens Today
I think that I am pretty open minded and am willing to try most anything new. But when I think about new ideas, I naturally form opinions and ideas based on my belief patterns from the past. One such belief that I have is that orthokeratology is a complex and...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 31, 2017 | Clinical Insights
Mile Brujic, OD, describes how epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) can cause unexpected refractive shifts in patients’ vision. Learn more about how to diagnose the abnormalities caused by EBMD and the appropriate treatments necessary based on the severity of...
