by Optometric Insights | Mar 27, 2016 | Contact Lens Today, Publications
Are contact lenses putting fuel to the fire of ocular inflammation? We conducted a study at our practice recently and were shocked at the level of inflammation in the general patient population. About 63% of patients in our practice tested positive for MMP-9 ≥ 40...
by Optometric Insights | Mar 15, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications
Topography is typically used in the care of patients with keratoconus, however, new technology and research illustrate the need to look beyond the shape of the cornea. Optical coherence tomography provides physicians with a noncontact technique to acquire...
by Optometric Insights | Mar 1, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications
Multifocal contact lenses are an effective option for correcting presbyopia, but they are not always successful. This video presents a case of a patient with blurred vision. Optical coherence tomography revealed a prominent epiretinal membrane, which caused the inner...
by Optometric Insights | Mar 1, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications
Mile Brujic, OD, speaks with David Kading, OD, regarding the topic of identifying patients with ocular allergies. He says that optometrists should always account for a patient’s full history to ensure proper identification and treatment of allergy. Dr. Brujic also...
by Optometric Insights | Mar 1, 2016 | Clinical Insights / Advanced Ocular Care, Publications
Mile Brujic, OD, sits down with David Kading, OD, to discuss opportunities that exist with multifocal lenses. Dr. Kading says that the number of presbyopic patients continues to grow every year, and is expected to double by 2050. Therefore, there is a growing need for...
by Optometric Insights | Feb 28, 2016 | Contact Lens Today, Publications
It’s the silly mistakes in life that make us better. We learn from these and hope that next time things will be different. Last year I made a commitment to double my Ortho-k patients. Success was achieved. However, when you elect to tackle more of something, you’re...
