The News Feed
ACA Made Little Impact on Eye-Related ED Visits
May 06, 2021
New IPL Device Offers Greater Control
May 05, 2021
Preservative-free Artificial Tear Now Multidose
May 05, 2021
DSEK Shows Long-term Promise
May 05, 2021
Height, Gender May Predict KCN Risk
May 04, 2021
Corneal Neurotization Comes to the Rescue of NK Eyes
May 03, 2021
Dry Eye and OCD Linked by Inflammation
May 03, 2021
Study Delves into Pathologic Myopia’s Choroidal Effects
April 30, 2021
Gender, Race and Socioeconomics Factor into Eyecare Demand
April 30, 2021
CL Comfort, Vision Perception Often Goes Hand-in-hand
April 29, 2021
Tanning Beds Induce Ocular Surface Changes
April 29, 2021
Alcon Teases New Contact Lens, Dry Eye Products
April 28, 2021
What to Look for in High Myopes with Glaucoma
April 28, 2021
Non-White Participants Underrepresented in Clinical Trials
April 27, 2021
Study Affirms CXL as a First-line Therapy in Kids
April 26, 2021
Speedy DEQ-5 Questionnaire Comparable to OSDI
April 23, 2021
Most Smartphone Apps Fare Poorly at Vision Testing
April 22, 2021
J&J Preps Entry into Myopia Control Market
April 21, 2021
More Evidence Outdoor Time Protects Against Myopia
April 21, 2021
Anti-VEGF Falters Against Corneal Neovascularization
April 21, 2021
Rapid Myopia Progression Kids Bound to be High Myopia Teens
April 20, 2021
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
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
