Primary Care Optometry News Current Issue

The following articles appeared in the print edition of Primary Care Optometry News.

Table of Contents

• Correction
• Early use of cryopreserved amniotic membrane can prevent further corneal damage Douglas K. Devries, OD
• Panelists choose both branded, compounded agents for cataract surgery patients
• Take an active approach to fall prevention Michael D. DePaolis, OD, FAAO
• Long-term effects of anti-VEGF injection on IOP uncertain
• Meditation significantly lowers IOP, improves quality of life
• Normal IOP found in high percentage of eyes with angle closure glaucoma
• Patients with unreadable fundus image at higher risk of ocular pathology
• Researchers explore common diagnostic questions for glaucoma
• Side sleeping found to elevate IOP
• Dr. Pierce responds:
• Vision screening for all kids, exams for those in need
• Alcon GM looks forward to flexibility after spinoff
• ‘Industrial revolution’ brings immediate access, convenience to optometric care
• Industry leaders recognize strong influence of optometric practices
• Know the potential hazards of eyelash lift, extensions
• VIDEO: OD uses RightEye technology to build practice
• Medical model of optometry promotes doctor-patient relationship
• One step to ‘eradicate practice poverty’ is to reduce debt, review expenses
• Private equity is the right thing for optometry – maybe
• VIDEO: OIS debuts at SECO
• VIDEO: Amniotic membranes changing treatment for OSD
• Better fall prevention includes prescribing conservatively in those at higher risk
• Saving taxes with the lost home office deduction Mark E. Battersby
• Routine visit leads to asymptomatic diagnosis Amanda S. Legge, OD