Health Check: Putting the focus on contact Lenses
The summer is a good time for parents to discuss the option of contact lenses with their kidsRead more >
Don't leave patients in the dark about night driving
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. According to the National Safety Council, Americans do only one quarter of their driving at night, yet 50% of traffic deaths occur then.Read more >
All about your eyes: School performance related to vision
As the end of summer vacation approaches, parents and students have back-to-school in mind. One of the most important ways to ensure a successful school year is to make your children’s sight a priority.Read more >
Sorry, chocoholics, dark chocolate doesn’t improve eyesight
October 17, 2019
Contrary to popular headlines, dark chocolate doesn’t seem to increase visual acuity, contrast sensitivity or retinal perfusion as compared with milk chocolate, a new study finds. Read more >
Pumpkin picking for eye health
October 14, 2019
According to the CDC, most Americans don’t eat the daily recommended amounts of fruit. Read more >
How to identify signs of abuse
October 7, 2019
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Do you know the federal and state requirements for reporting suspected abuse among your patients? Read more >
Analysis: Retinal measurements hold clues to Alzheimer’s disease
September 30, 2019
Mounting evidence confirms specific retinal measurements, taken by SD-OCT, are associated with Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive impairment. Read more >
Can’t reach patients with nutrition counseling? Try this blinding tale
September 25, 2019
Doctors of optometry are well aware of the link between nutrition and eye health and relaying the message to patients plays a vital role in healthy vision. Read more >
Bad flu season on the way? CDC urges early vaccines
September 24, 2019
Seasonal predictors show concerning trends for the 2019-20 influenza season. Is your office encouraging flu shots? Read more >