Who are the authors of review of Optometry?

Two ODs from North Carolina—Ron Melton and Randall Thomas—had made names for themselves as ace clinicians and entertaining lecturers, so Review of Optometry convinced the two to bring their expertise on ophthalmic drugs to our readers in the form of an annual publication.

Can a optometrist treat a glaucoma case?

Eliciting a good case history can reveal much about the status of an acute hemorrhage and how you should manage it. With legal standing and abundant patients, optometrists can and should be masters of glaucoma. This rare subconjunctival hemorrhage formation required a tailored approach to stop the bleeding.

When did optometry have to look inward for help?

As has so often been the case in the history of optometry, the profession had to look inward for help.

What makes an Optometry Doctor a good optometrist?

All new optometry grads enter practice with a strong grounding in pharmacology and clinical use of drugs, and the more seasoned ODs have a few decades of hands-on experience to rely on. Even though the therapeutic agents have become more familiar to ODs, your clinical responsibilities have only continued to grow.

Which is the best magazine for optometrists to read?

A quarterly e-newsletter by Optometric Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Society (OCCRS) covering the latest information on cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, comanagement and leading technologies. Keep up to date on the latest research and clinical findings in retinal disease care with this quarterly publication from the ORS.

Why are optometrists important to the Medicare system?

Both chambers of Congress are advocating expansion of Medicare to include eye care services. Let’s support it. Feedback and ideas from the optometric community. Preventing claim rejections and audit exposure is key. Monitoring scleral topography changes over time helps ensure a consistently optimized fit.

Why is feedback important to the optometry community?

Feedback and ideas from the optometric community. Preventing claim rejections and audit exposure is key. Monitoring scleral topography changes over time helps ensure a consistently optimized fit. These ocular meds are a hot commodity for both patients and practitioners.