Step-by-step Guide to Performing a Cover Test The Cover Test is designed to identify eye misalignment, or strabismus, both latent and manifest, which can lead to symptoms such as double vision, headaches or asthenopia.
9 Simple Steps for Glaucoma Screening Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, and early detection is key to managing this condition effectively. As optometrists, we play a vital role in identifying individuals at risk for glaucoma through comprehensive eye exams.
Technology in Optometry: Advantages of Implementing Electronic Medical Records in your Optometry Practice EMRs can simplify administrative tasks, improve patient care, reduce costs, enhance communication, improve analytics, and offer greater accessibility, scalability, security and disaster recovery options. Optometry practices can significantly benefit from implementing EMRs.
Optometry Practice: Lets talk about Contact Lenses... This article explores the art of contact lens dispensing and how it can help build your optometry practice.
Clinical Pearls in Optometry: Myopia Part 2 This second part of the Myopia series will cover clinical management guidelines and protocols, as well as various myopia management strategies and their efficacy
Optometry Practice: Good Communication and Patient Retention This article discusses the importance of good communication and how it ensures that the patient keeps returning to you for their eye care.
Clinical Pearls in Optometry: Dry Eye Disease - Part 1. Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a common ocular surface condition, due to disruption of the tear film. This series will cover classification, etiology, pathophysiology and management strategies of DED.