Stacy Zubkousky, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Optometrists are often first to diagnose a patient with keratoconus and hold a great responsibility for referring patients for corneal cross-linking in a timely manner.

Intense pulsed light has been proven to be an effective treatment in meibomian gland dysfunction and ocular rosacea, specifically for patients with moderate to severe disease.

With myopia on the rise, optometrists find themselves on the front lines of the epidemic. Myopia management has gained traction in the U.S. in the past several years and has remained a hot topic in optometry today.

Many of the dry eye patients I see are unaware of the treatment options that could result in their successfully wearing contact lenses.

by Stacy Zubkousky, OD, FSLS