Features
Diabetic Retinopathy and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists
What’s the latest, and what are the implications for practice?
By Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO, FNAP, FORS
Case Study: Electroretinography in Diabetic Retinopathy
Technology shown to reveal objectively measurable functional problem
By Jeffrey Calhoun, OD, FAAO,
Considering Ocular Nutritional Supplementation for Diabetes
A look at a variety of specific micronutrients and dosages that may be beneficial, and how to determine recommendations
By A. PAUL CHOUS, MA, OD, FAAO
Diabetic Retinopathy Management: Preparing Patients
Consider these patient scripts on in-office treatments before their visit with a retinal specialist.
By Hamza Shah OD, MS
Practicing Optometry in a Federally Qualified Health Center
Consider this practice modality to fill a need for primary care optometrists
By Frank Giardina, MS, OD, FAAO
Departments
Viewpoint: Reinforcing the OD’s Importance
What do type 2 diabetes and weight loss drugs have to do with the annual Practicing Medical Optometry Diabetes issue?
By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor
Leading Off: Achieving Adherence to the Annual Vision Exam
Consider these tips to increase the likelihood of patients presenting for their annual comprehensive exam
By Shannon Simcox, contributing editor
Leading Off: Industry Spotlight: Cody Tomasik, Founder at DirectOD
Looking for an easy way to offer your own in-office plan? This may be it.
By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor
Leading Off: Shift Your Mindset from Doctor to CEO
Consider these 4 areas to think of yourself as an entrepreneur first and an optometrist second
By Steve Vargo, OD
Presbyopia: A Guide to Presbyopia Treatment Modalities
A look at the options available
By Roya Habibi, OD
Staffing: Removing a Bad Apple
These 3 tips will enable you to do so efficiently.
By Patricia Fulmer, OD
Glaucoma: A Toxic Relationship
Glaucoma and diabetes are not couples goals.
By Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO
Dry Eye: Addressing Diabetic Keratopathy
This oft-misdiagnosed condition can threaten vision.
By Pamela E. Theriot, OD
Contact Lens Focus: Infused With Attributes
Daily lens provides consistent clear vision, comfortable wear, and requires minimal chair time.
By Shannon Simcox, contributing editor
Contact Lenses: Comanaging Corneal Crosslinking
What steps should the OD take to ensure an optimal outcome?
By Susan A. Resnick, OD, FAAO
Supported Content
How to Foster Patient Loyalty, Part 1
Profession: We’re in the Quality of Life Business
By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO
How to Foster Patient Loyalty, Part 2
Patients and People: Focus on Patients and Make Staff Ambassadors to Your Practice
By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO
How to Foster Patient Loyalty, Part 3
Place: Respect Patients’ Time, Engage Your Senses, and Get Inspired by Ritz-Carlton—Yes, That Ritz-Carlton
By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO
How to Foster Patient Loyalty, Part 4
Promotion and Price: Your Patients Are Your Best Advertising Strategy + How Not to Devalue Your Services
By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO
Ocular Surface News - May 14, 2025
Clear, compassionate, two-way communication is not just a courtesy—it is a requirement for patient empowerment.
Prescribing Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
How does a practice find the appropriate rigid contact lens lab to partner with?
By James R. Hoffman, OD, FAAO
A New Frontier
With the emergence of advanced technology, clinicians have discovered a new frontier of insights into choroidal morphology.
By Joseph J. Pizzimenti, OD, FAAO, FNAP, FORS, Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO, FNAP, FORS