Practice Tip: Gonioscopy: Techniques to Overcome Tricky Angles:
In her March 2025 article “Getting Back to Gonioscopy,” Dr. Jill Gottehrer, in part, discusses how to conquer visualizing some structures, such as Schwalbe’s line, with gonioscopy. “Don’t sweat it!” she writes. “There are a couple techniques that can help overcome these tricky angles.” One such technique: Having the patient look slightly in the direction of the angle you want to view. Read more
Arkansas Law Creates Fair Reimbursement for Optometrists
Act 142, signed into law by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, includes the following for the state’s doctors of optometry: coordination of benefits for patients to maximize coverage; no “batch” or “extrapolation” audits of participating providers; and no differing reimbursement amounts from vision benefit managers (VBM) based on providers’ choice of optical lab, health record software, or equipment. For additional stipulations, see here .
Contact Lens Institute’s Vision Expo East Presentation on Consumer Contact Lens Online Search Habits Now Available for Viewing
A recording of the “Digital Discovery: Consumer Searches Reveal Contact Lens Realities” panel, from Vision Expo East 2025, is now available for viewing at https://bit.ly/DigitalDiscoveryPanel. Presented on the conference main stage in Orlando, the discussion delves into new Contact Lens Institute research surrounding consumer search habits and subsequent opportunities for enhanced practice management and patient experiences. Spotlighted: The top 20 contact lens searches on Google, the majority of which were purchase driven.
Contact Lens Update Latest Issue Focuses on Orthokeratology
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has dedicated Issue 82 of Contact Lens Update on orthokeratology by providing expert knowledge and best practices for optimal lens fitting, according to a press release. As an example, optometrist Paul Gifford gives an overview of orthokeratology’s advancements, its broad applications across the refractive spectrum, and its role in modern vision correction, in the issue’s opening editorial. The bimonthly publication is available at no charge by visiting ContactLensUpdate.com.
Gatorz Eyewear Launches Addition to Tactical Eyewear Line
Gatorz Eyewear, a manufacturer of military-grade eye protection, released its Blastshield B2, the latest addition to its tactical eyewear lineup. The Blastshield B2 features an aerodynamic profile with a streamlined frame and extended lens wrap without obstructing peripheral vision, according to a press release. Additionally, it provides an anti-fog venting system, and the company’s TruRay Optics for clarity, safety, and performance. Visit: https://www.gatorz.com/pages/B2
LightHouse Guild Latest Podcast Episode Focused on Leveraging Existing Tech for Low Vision Patients
The latest episode of “On Tech & Vision with Dr. Cal Roberts” explores building on existing technologies that many people use in their daily lives to help low-vision patients, according to a press release. Specifically, Dr. Cal Roberts, president and CEO of Lighthouse Guild, talks with Karthik Mahadevan, founder and CEO of Envision, a company that enhances everyday technology with AI-driven software. Also joining the conversation is Troy Otillio, CEO of Aira, a platform that connects users with live visual interpreters who assist with everyday tasks. The podcast is available online at Lighthouseguild.org.
New England College of Optometry Launches Scholarship Opportunity
The New England College of Optometry (NECO) announced a permanently endowed scholarship named for Dr. Richard Laudon, class of 1975. The scholarship, established through a generous gift by Dr. Laudon, will be awarded to a final-year OD student who plans to pursue a career in the specialty area of binocular vision with an emphasis on vision therapy.
Optos Announces Large U.S. Reference Database for Imaging Devices
Optos announced that its reference database (RDB), exclusively available for its Monaco and MonacoPro combined ultra-widefield and spectral domain OCT devices will enhance the OD’s workflow, according to a press release. Specifically, the database is comprised of 879 eyes, aged 22-84 collected from 9 clinical sites, so the OD can assess retinal thickness, ganglion cell complex thickness, and optic nerve head (ONH) metrics.
Prevent Blindness Declares March Workplace Wellness Month
Prevent Blindness has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month to provide employers and employees with information to help keep eyes safe and healthy at work, according to a press release. This information includes workplace eye safety fact sheets, shareable social media graphics, webpages, and a Workplace Safety module as part of its Healthy Eyes Educational Series.
Vision Council Research Shows Overall Satisfaction with
Managed Vision Care Plans
The Vision Council’s “Focused inSights 2025: Managed Vision Care,” report reveals, among other findings, that overall satisfaction increased across all plan types between 2023 and 2024, with individual plans experiencing the largest gain of 13 percentage points. The report, which also provides data on understanding plan benefits and provider acceptance of specific managed vision care plans, is in The Vision Council’s Research Download Center as a complimentary download for members, with a paid option for non-members. OM