Comanagement

Texas joins the growing number of states to pass legislation that will broaden the scope of practice for its optometrists.

Roberto “Bobby” Saenz, OD, MS, FAAO, provides an overview of his SECO presentation that focuses on “cutting edge” comanagement, including refractive, cataract and keratoconus needs.

This edition of the blog is directed primarily to optometry students and residents, although some experienced practitioners may find the content interesting.

A study conducted in Pennsylvania revealed that many adults with chronic kidney disease utilized medical health care professionals other than nephrologists for related treatment and advice.

ATLANTA — Corneal cross-linking can stop the progression of keratoconus in the majority of patients, and comanagement is an important part of the process, according to a presenter here at SECO.

Do you ever look at a patient’s chart and your eyes cross from all the surgical abbreviations? It looks something like this: s/p PPV/FAx/EL/SO. s/p cryo/PR. s/p PPV/PFO/MP/FAx/C3F8. s/p SB/LPexy.

by John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS

by Curtis R. Baxstrom, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, FNORA

When comanaging cataract patients, optometrists should have an open line of communication with the surgeon; however, ODs should know what findings will dissipate over time.