The News Feed
Unstable Tear Film Worsens OCT-A Repeatability
April 16, 2021
Excessive Screen Time Causes Meibomian Gland Atrophy
April 16, 2021
Hormonal Contraceptives Elevate Dry Eye Risk
April 15, 2021
No Clinical Advantage to Femto Cataract Surgery
April 14, 2021
Youth with Aqueous Deficient DED Prone to Corneal Damage
April 08, 2021
Dry Eye Notably Higher in Women and Blue-Collar Workers
April 08, 2021
Astigmatism Predicts Corneal Scarring after CXL
April 07, 2021
Uveitis Literature Unclear on Extent of Disease
April 07, 2021
Pollution a Risk Factor for Keratoconus
April 05, 2021
Fast Phoropter Offers Three-Minute Refractions
April 03, 2021
Smaller Sclerals, Bigger Benefits
April 03, 2021
Digital Refraction System Empowers Staff, Speeds Exams
April 02, 2021
Cosmetic Lens Wear Causes One-third of Corneal Infections
April 02, 2021
Vision Impairment Among Older Americans on the Decline
April 02, 2021
COVID-19 Detectable in Infected Patients’ Tears
March 31, 2021
Patients Lost to Follow-up Cite Fear of COVID Exposure
March 29, 2021
Vision Impairment Prevalence Increases as Population Ages
March 29, 2021
Broad-spectrum Antibiotics Still Tops for Keratitis
March 25, 2021
Myopic Progression Accelerated During COVID-19 Lockdown
March 25, 2021
Enlarged Prostate Associated with Meibomian Gland Loss
March 25, 2021
CL Wearers Report Less Discomfort with H2O2 Solutions
March 24, 2021
MMP-9 Level May Help Guide Steroid Use in DED
March 23, 2021
Overminus Lenses May Encourage Myopic Shift
March 23, 2021
Acne May Affect Meibomian Glands
March 22, 2021
Two-Week Multifocal Allows Pupil-Independent Fits
March 20, 2021
Visual Impairment and Dementia Go Hand in Hand
March 17, 2021
At-Home Acuity Test Aids Telehealth Effort
March 16, 2021
Medication Adherence No Better Among Younger Patients
March 15, 2021
Caffeine May Offer Potential Myopia Therapy
March 12, 2021
ODs Gain COVID-19 Vaccination Authority in Eight States
March 12, 2021
Dry Eye’s Burden Spans Vision, Productivity, Quality of Life
March 11, 2021
Better Anterior Seg Analysis, Inside and Out
March 10, 2021
Ocular Surface Temperature May Help Diagnose Dry Eye
March 10, 2021
Corneal Anatomy Influences Post-DMEK Outcomes
March 10, 2021
Go Easy on Steroids for Keratitis Before Culturing
March 09, 2021
Kids Successful in Long-Term Soft Lens Wear
March 08, 2021
Pediatric Myopia Predicts Final Refraction
March 05, 2021
CXL May Also Help Halt Myopia Progression
March 04, 2021
Visual Acuity Apps Score High Marks For Telehealth
March 04, 2021
VF Loss Significantly Impacts Road Abilities
March 02, 2021
Microbial and HSK Combo Leads to Poor VA, Complications
March 01, 2021
Features
Advances in Optics Drive Soft Lens Success
Achieving crisp vision for all refractive errors in a hydrogel material was no easy task. Let’s look at the stumbling blocks and successes that brought today’s lenses to life.
Manufacturing a Brand-New Industry
From humble origins, soft contact lens production ramped up as continual innovations paved the way for a half-century of progress.
Material Gains: 50 Years of the Soft Contact Lens
A closer look at the evolution of lens materials and what comes next.
Replaceable Lenses, Irreplaceable Progress
Contact lens wear schedules overcame early growing pains, leading to today’s healthier, multi-wearing schedule options.
Departments
Confronting Compliance
Having patients demonstrate they understand can help this challenging and complex process.
The Bio-Data Rat Race
Despite some worries, the future looks bright regarding genetic testing.
This or That
Apical corneal ring infiltrates are commonly associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis, but that doesn’t mean this is always the correct diagnosis.
When Toric is Not Enough
The more experience you have with unique lens designs, the more comfortable you’ll feel trusting your clinical intuition in situations like these.
Continuing Education
February 2021 • 2.00 Credits
The Consequences of Corneal Endothelial Compromise
November 2020 • 2.00 Credits
Herpes Simplex Keratitis: Managing the Masquerader
May 2020 • 2.00 Credits
The How and Why of Contact Lens Deposits
February 2020 • 2.00 Credits
Blink Mechanics: Why it Matters
Additional Publications
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Annual Contact Lenses and Lens Care Guide - 2020
Need to find the right contact lens in a hurry? This annual compendium lists the parameters, designs, manufacturers and other vital information for over 300 soft lenses alone, plus the GP lens materials and distributors available for specialty orders. Relevant care products are also included. Annual Contact Lenses and Lens Care Guide
Capturing the Astigmatic Patient Opportunity
Intersection of Ocular Surface & Glaucoma
Punctal Plugs: An Essential Tool in the Management of Dry Eye - May 2018 - Sponsored by Lacrivera
Trehalose & Eye Care - May 2018 - Sponsored by TheraTears
