2024 News Archive

Friday, December 20, 2024

OD Notebook: Learn about the iris color-changing eye drops under scrutiny

OD-related news for the week of Dec. 16.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Eyedrops to Change Iris Color Under Scrutiny

FDA and eye care organizations have issued warnings over drops.

By Sarah Fackler

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Sleep apnea increases risk and worsening of AMD

Friday, December 13, 2024

OD Notebook: Avoid the practice sale pitfall of mismanagement of payment terms

OD-related news for the week of Dec. 9

Friday, December 6, 2024

California Institute for Regenerative Medicine awards $6 million grant for development of dry age related macular degeneration therapy

Researchers at the University of Southern California to use grant toward injectable

Friday, December 6, 2024

OD Notebook: Get in front of the camera on your social media channels

OD-related news for the week of Dec. 2.

Friday, November 22, 2024

OD Notebook: Use outside of the box thinking to differentiate your practice

OD-related news for the week of Nov. 18.

Friday, November 15, 2024

OD Notebook: Don’t underestimate the simplicity of practice value when selling your practice

OD-related news for the week of Nov.11

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

American Academy of Optometry plays host to product advances

Academy 2024, the annual meeting of the American Academy of Optometry, which occurred Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, in Indianapolis, played host to many product advances.

Friday, November 8, 2024

OD Notebook: Know the rules of engagement when encountering a corneal infection

OD-related news for the week of Nov. 4

Friday, November 1, 2024

OD Notebook: Improve collections by communicating expectations with patients

OD-related news for the week of Oct. 28.

Friday, October 25, 2024

OD Notebook: Emphasize to patients the importance of obtaining the specific supplement prescribed

OD-related news for the week of Oct. 21.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Photobiomodulation appears to treat dry age-related macular degeneration

By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Friday, October 18, 2024

OD Notebook: Conduct an experiment that will probably fail

OD-related news for the week of Oct. 14.

Friday, October 11, 2024

OD Notebook: Keep a watchful eye on your breast cancer patients

OD-related news for the week of Oct. 7

Friday, October 4, 2024

American Optometric Foundation appeals for help for Helene victims

By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Friday, October 4, 2024

OD Notebook: Customize a risk assessment for age-related macular degeneration and cognitive decline

OD news from the week of Sept. 30.

Friday, September 27, 2024

OD Notebook: Use appointment scheduling to discuss contact lens wear

OD News for the week of Sept. 23.

Friday, September 20, 2024

OD Notebook: Obtain binocular balance

OD news for the week of Sept. 16.

Friday, September 13, 2024

OD Notebook: Enable dry eye treatment accessibility

OD news for the week of Sept. 9.

Monday, September 9, 2024

Iris freckles a possible biomarker for age-related macular degeneration, study shows

Friday, September 6, 2024

OD Notebook: Compensate for astigmatism with this technique

OD news for the week of Sept. 2, 2024

Friday, August 30, 2024

OD Notebook: Pick up a Patent

OD news for the week of Aug. 26

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Journal Reveals Direct Interventions for the Ocular Surface Manifestations of Mpox

The October 2024 issue of The Ocular Surface reveals the direct interventions for the ocular surface manifestations of Mpox.

Friday, August 23, 2024

OD Notebook: Watch out for these résumé red flags

OD news for the week of Aug. 19.

Friday, August 16, 2024

OD Notebook: Empower staff to become leaders

OD News for the week of Aug. 12.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

MPox: Know the ocular manifestations

By Jennifer Kirby, managing editor

Friday, August 9, 2024

OD Notebook: Promote your power to prescribe

Optometry news for the week of Aug. 5

Friday, August 2, 2024

OD Notebook: Promote the 20-20-20 rule to patients

OD News for the week of July 29

Friday, July 26, 2024

Nearsighted Adolescents at High Risk for Mood Disorders

Adolescents who have myopia appear to have up to a twofold higher prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders vs. their peers who do not have myopia, according to a recent study in Eye. This is depsite comorbidities, such as sex and visual acuity.

Friday, July 26, 2024

OD Notebook: Have techs engage in ‘small talk’ to uncover contact lens needs

OD news for the week of July 22.

Friday, July 19, 2024

OD Notebook: Educate patients on eye-friendly makeup remover

OD news week of 7/15

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Panelists Provide Action Steps for Increasing Diversity in Optometry

Six panelists, moderated by Charissa Lee, OD, MBA, FAAO, of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Vision, assembled on day one of the National Optometric Association (NOA) convention, occurring in Philadelphia, July 11 to July 14, to discuss action steps for creating a more diverse profession.

Friday, July 12, 2024