Modern Medicine Cases
27-gauge presents new paradigm of intraocular precision for vitrectomy
September 15, 2017By Cheryl Guttman Krader
Modern 27-gauge equipment for vitrectomy has introduced a new paradigm in vitreoretinal surgery marked by enhanced precision and control.Temporary scleral buckling offers advantages for retinal detachment
September 15, 2017By Cheryl Guttman Krader
Temporary scleral buckling performed with a removable external device provides the benefits of scleral buckling while addressing its downsides as surgery for a detached retina.How to use surveys to improve service at your practice
September 15, 2017By Gretchyn M. Bailey NCLC FAAO Editor In Chief Content Channel Director
Surveying potential new patients, existing patients, or employees can help ODs deliver better service by knowing what people want and giving it to them, says Bethany Fishbein, OD, consultant at The Power Practice practice management group and private practice owner in Somerset, NJ.
September 15, 2017By Mohammad Rafieetary OD FAAO
Optometry Times Editorial Advisory Board member Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO, sits down to discuss the different forms of retinal detachment and common conditions that are misdiagnosed as retinal detachment at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, NV.Glaucoma patients' gender plays a role in treatments
September 15, 2017By Louise Sclafani OD FAAO
Louise A. Sclafani, OD, FAAO, talks about the different concerns with men and women when diagnosing and treating glaucoma patients at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, NV.DAAs improve patient and graft survival after liver transplant
September 14, 2017By Mark Fuerst
Liver transplant outcomes have improved following the introduction of new hepatitis C virus drugs, according to a new study.
Primary care can manage hep C infections with DAAs
September 14, 2017By Mark Fuerst
Primary care professionals can “substantially expand” HCV treatment in the community, according to new research.
September 14, 2017By Leo Semes OD FAAO
Optometry Times Editorial Advisory Board member Leo P. Semes, OD, FAAO, sits down to talk about managing glaucoma, treatment recommendations, intraocular pressure, and new medications in treating glaucoma at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, NV.
September 14, 2017By Justin Schweitzer OD
Justin Schweitzer, OD, in Sioux Falls, SD, examines corneal hysteresis and discusses how it may be an indicator for glaucoma progression in patients at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas, NV.How to better fit progressive spectacle lenses
September 14, 2017By Gretchyn M. Bailey NCLC FAAO Editor In Chief Content Channel Director
Better understanding progressive spectacle lenses (PALs) and how to troubleshoot the fit leads to happier patients who are satisfied with their vision.