Most eye care professionals are able to provide
excellent care for their patients at a very high
level. Over the years, new technologies have
slowly been integrated, from the autorefractor
to advancements like topography, optical
coherence to…
Explaining the ABCs of Presbyopia
This issue of emAdvanced Ocular Care,/em with its Cover
Focus on the latest technology and feature
series on presbyopia in particular, offers articles
on the latest advances and newest approaches.
But before eye care providers can discuss …
Combining Autorefraction, Subjective Refraction in the Same Device
Achieving optimal visual outcomes in patients
requires careful measurement of their refractive
error. Typically, this is achieved by assessing
objective refraction using a retinoscope or
autorefractor and subjective refraction using a phoropte…
Facebook: More Than Just Candy Crush and Cat Memes
We have all witnessed the transformation
of previously printed resources to digital
content. Many textbooks now have
online versions. Many peer-reviewed
optometry and ophthalmology journals have transitioned
to online access only. And many tr…
The Last Hurdle— Taking Cataract Surgery Dropless
Without a doubt, the technology surrounding
cataract surgery is amazing. Femtosecond
lasers can drastically reduce the use of ultrasound
energy within the eye, premium IOLs
improve vision at all distances, and precise technology
can even elim…
Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Technologies Foster Patients’ Confidence
Point-of-care diagnostic tools are entering the
market at an unprecedented rate, but it can be
difficult for practitioners to determine whether
these tools will have a positive impact on their
practice environment. In my experience, patients f…