Comanagement News

A pilot program involving electronic data exchange between Vision Source optometric practices and a large Midwest health system resulted in eye exams being performed in every patient with diabetes.

by DeAnn Fitzgerald, OD

Tuberculosis remains a major global health problem and an epidemic in countries such as India, Pakistan, Indonesia, China, Nigeria and South Africa. In 2015, there were approximately 10.4 million new cases worldwide, and TB represents one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

As many of our long-time readers can attest, Primary Care Optometry News devotes a fair share of editorial content to the subject of diabetes, as does pretty much every other publication in eye care ... or primary care or endocrinology for that matter. This is for good reason.

Emerging imaging technologies are improving evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with diabetes and leading to earlier detection.

One of the more frequent cataract postop complications, cystoid macular edema, requires prompt detection and management for restorative visual acuity. Fortunately, it is generally a straightforward diagnosis, and the first line of management falls within optometry’s scope of practice.

LAS VEGAS – Damon Dierker, OD, explained here at Vision Expo West how he prescribes the ForeseeHome device (Notal Vision) for patients with intermediate AMD.

by Shirley Ha, HBSc, OD, FCOVD

LAS VEGAS – Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO, of Wills Eye Hospital and TLC Laser Eye Centers, reviewed three surgical options for correcting presbyopia here at Vision Expo West.

Without question, extended depth of focus IOLs have heightened interest in presbyopia-correcting lenses for surgeons and patients. These implants provide an elongated focal range rather than two distinct focal points as in a multifocal lens.