Antimicrobial agents have changed human and animal health systems by revolutionizing our weaponry in the war against infectious diseases, resulting in improved survivability for both humans and animals….
High-definition Wavefront Aberrometry Provides Encouraging Early Results
After opening a new refractive surgery center in Burlington, Ontario, we recently began using a new high-definition wavefront aberrometer for our refractive surgery patients.
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Why I Use Intracameral Antibiotics
Topical antibiotics produce resistant organisms. Susceptible bacteria die upon the instillation of topical drops, whereas resistant organisms remain as a colony around the eye. I use intracameral antibio…
The Optometrist’s Role in Collaborative Care for Refractive Surgery
Many practicing optometrists struggle with a question similar to this: “Should I refer my patient for refractive surgery and get a one-time fee for collaborative care, or should I continue to provide g…
Dropless Cataract Surgery Offers Benefits for Patients, Providers
Potential postoperative complications of cataract surgery include inflammation, endophthalmitis, and cystoid macular edema (CME). Traditionally, to avoid these undesirable events, patients are given thre…
Cash-Strapped Millennials Make Do with Contact Lenses in Lieu of LASIK
LASIK surgery offers excellent outcomes, with patients routinely achieving 20/20 uncorrected visual acuity or better postoperatively. Despite this fact, the LASIK market has been flat for a decade. The l…