Features
How to Keep Patients in Contact Lenses
A Q&A on factors that contribute to dropout
By Vittorio Mena OD, MS
The Future of Specialty Contact Lenses
Tomorrow’s lenses will be scientifically advanced and deeply human.
By Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Avani Davé, OD, FAAO
Upgrading Patients Into Modern Contact Lens Technology
Stop renewing, start reviewing.
By Tessa Sokol, OD
Web Exclusives
Myopia Management: Now What?
Nathan Bonilla-Warford, OD, discusses the recent Surgeon General’s warnings about screen time and the AMA’s recognition of myopia as a significant public health concern, and reflects on the current state of myopia management and what may be needed in the future.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
Departments
Billing for New Technology
Does buying the technology mean you can bill for it?
By Sarah Haney, CHC, CPMA, COPC, Tonya M. Reynoldson, OD, MBA
Contact Lens Dropout? Start With the Lids
Demodex and MGD may be the culprit.
By Pamela E. Theriot, OD
The 4-Second Blind Spot
Why glaucoma care is still waiting for the contact lens revolution
By Mike Cymbor, OD, FAAO
Online Presence and Offline Connection
Your digital presence is your new first impression. Make sure your online experience matches your in-office experience.
By Masoud Nafey, OD
The Presbyopic Contact Lens Dropout Crisis
Reintroduce patients to possibilities they thought they’d lost.
By Roya Habibi, OD, FAAO, FSLS
The Final Staff Meeting
Strive for consistency, regardless of timing, duration, or logistics.
By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO
News
Lumenis Accelerate
A recap and introduction to IPL and DMSt technologies, plus initial practice pearls.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
Addressing the Lid Gap in Dry Eye Care
KOLs shared case studies and clinical pearls about how IPL and DMSt has helped their dry eye patients at the Lumenis Accelerate event.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
Lumenis Summit Offers Strategies for Building and Marketing Specialty Services
Treatment conversion, AI optimization, and other practice management takeaways from Lumenis Accelerate.
By Sarah Fackler, managing editor, Optometric Management
Reflections on Lumenis Accelerate from Laura Periman, MD
Dr. Periman's clinical and practice management takeaways from the event.
Reflections on Lumenis Accelerate from Stacey Winter
Takeaways from Lumenis on their IPL and DMSt technology from the Owner's Summit on August 28.
Reflections on Lumenis Accelerate from Cory Lappin, OD
Dr. Lappin's clinical and practice management takeaways from the event.
Supported Content
Comanagement Strategies in GA Care: Understanding the Patient's GA Journey
From the OD to the retina specialist, consistent messaging is key
By Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, Ankur M. Shah, MD, FASRS
An Image-Guided Diagnosis After Cataract Surgery
Using technology as an investigative tool
By Randy Charrier, OD, FAAO, Dipl CCLRT