An estimated 19.8 million Americans over the age of 40 have a diagnosis of macular degeneration (AMD), which can cause significant central vision loss as the disease progresses from year to year. Genetics, lifestyle, and diet are all major risk contributors, but the older we live, the aging process also plays a significant role in our increased risk of AMD. By age 80,...

Have a few annoying gray spots and strands constantly moving around in your vision? Vitreal floaters are a common for adults (but if you are seeing new flashes or floaters in your vision, make sure you get checked out by an eye doctor immediately to rule out a retinal detachment or bleeding inside the eye!). The inside of the eye is filled with...

With cataract surgery the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the United States (an estimated 3.5 million surgeries are done each year by ophthalmologists in the US!), optometrists take on the majority of post-operative care needs for these patients. Typically the ophthalmologist who performed surgery sees the patient for a 1 day post-op visit, and then releases care to a partnering optometrist for...

Scleral contact lenses can be a complete life-changer for those living with blurry vision, halos, and ghosting due to irregular corneas. Keratoconus, corneal transplants, corneal scars, and even severe dry eye can cause distortion to the smooth symmetric shape of a normal corneal surface, blurring and bending vision into distortion, halos, and glare. A key to scleral contact lens success (clear vision and...

Are you eagerly awaiting news of FDA approval for low dose atropine for myopia management? Several pharmaceutical companies are pursuing FDA approval and are finalizing Phase III clinical studies for review. Currently low dose atropine for myopia management is prescribed as an off-label use by doctors to slow the progression of myopia, backed by numerous international studies including the ATOM 1 and 2...

Whether your patient has keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, or irregular cornea post-corneal graft surgery, standard contact lens solutions are likely not going to provide the best vision. While scleral lenses have become a go-to for irregular corneas over the past decade, some patients struggle with insertion and removal of a larger lens, and a smaller RGP option is more ideal for them. Luckily...

Are your eyes prone to dryness, redness, irritation, or watering? Eyelash extensions should definitely not be on your to do list. A new study followed the self-reported comfort and ocular surface health of 32 healthy, young adults (average age was 25) with no previous history of dry eye or ocular surface discomfort after eyelash extension application. Lashes were applied using a standard protocol:...