by Optometric Insights | Dec 4, 2019 | 2 Minute Reads, Blog, Contact Lens Spectrum, Contact Lens Today, Insightful Reads, Latest READS
I have spoken in the past about my grandfather and his practice that started in 1950. The optometry that my grandfather practiced is barely the same profession that I practice. The way that he generated money and the way that I generate it are substantially different....
by Optometric Insights | Sep 3, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum, Publications
Let’s face the facts: people over the age of 45 just don’t wear contact lenses. Guess what? Many practitioners have come to accept this as a reality. And in fact, patients over the age of 45 account for only 30% of all contact lens wearers (Nichols, 2015). Most...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 22, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum
Ineffective meibomian gland function can impact contact lens success. A 33-year-old patient is in your chair for his annual eye examination and contact lens evaluation. Historically, he has responded that his lenses feel fine and has been a happy wearer. He now...
by Optometric Insights | Jul 19, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum
By now you are probably wondering why it has taken me so long to realize that myopia is a disease, not just a nuisance that my patients have. I know, me too. The more that practitioners learn about myopia, the more they realize how devastating it can be for patients....
by Optometric Insights | Jun 26, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum
Remember when multifocal lenses were impossible? Fortunately, the industry took (and is still taking) practitioners’ suggestions to make improved lenses that provide better comfort and better vision. We have incredible options for multifocals today. Patients who are...
by Optometric Insights | Jun 17, 2019 | Contact Lens Spectrum
Having the opportunity to write for a column like this one in Contact Lenses Today is a huge honor. We have readers from all over the world who tune in weekly to read what we have to say. It is super important to try to bring value to the audience to respect the time...
