2007 Annual Contact Lens Report - Part 2: A Wall-Street Perspective

A Map to Contact Lens Wear Success

Topographical maps can give you clues about how to best fit challenging contact lens cases.

By KENNETH A. LEBOW, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Bringing Tears to your Eyes

Knowledge of tear film physiology enables you to better isolate, identify and classify ocular surface problems.

Business Advisor

Equipment: what can you afford?

Contact Lens Management

Alcon's Opti-Free RepleniSH.

Fix This Practice

You decide on discounts.

For Every Contact Lens Problem, There is a Solution

Follow these two steps to ensure you choose the correct lens-care solution for your individual CL wearers.

By Susan Resnick, O.D., F.A.A.O.New

Instrumental Strategies

Innova Systems' Provideo Complete.

Lessons

A big mistake.

O.D. to O.D.

In quest of the minimum.

By Walter D. West, O.D., F.A.A.O., Chief

Practice Pulse

Wel-Mart settles with O.D.: NEI awaits CMS decision on AMD trial; Medicare pays billions for vision loss; and more.

Prescrbibe the Best Solution for Silicone Hydrogel Lenses

These lenses require careful consideration in terms of lens-care solutions and compatibility.

Reflections

A war-torn country.

Therapeutics: Cure CL Intolerance

Elestat soothes itching, improves comfort and boosts CL-wear time in allergy sufferers.

Uncommon Uses For Colored Contact Lenses

Cosmetic contact lenses aren't just for kids and costumes.

By SCOTT A. EDMONDS, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Viewpoint

The meeting that turned the tide.

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