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The 2000s have delivered much in the way of
smartphones and social networking. We live in a
more connected—and more distracted—society
than previous ye…
Point-of-Care Ocular Allergy Testing
Red, itchy eyes are one of the most common chief
complaints provided by patients at office visits of
eye care professionals, and it has been reported that
up to 40% of the population in the United States
has experienced ocular allergy symptoms…
Perimeter Technology for Early Glaucoma Detection
Primary open-angle glaucoma is
currently incurable, but glaucoma
subspecialists agree that
early diagnosis and treatment
are essential to controlling the disease
and reducing vision loss. The diagnosis
of glaucoma requires a multifaceted
a…
Sjögren Syndrome: Looking Deeper Into Dry Eye
Is there a perception in the optometric community
that Sjögren syndrome is uncommon and that we
rarely examine a patient with the condition? Do eye
care professionals mistakenly believe that Sjögren syndrome
is a disease of such gravity tha…
The Use of Visual Fields in Moderate to Advanced Glaucoma
Visual fields are used to assess an individual’s
functional vision. Perimetry and the evaluation
of the optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber
layer are the keys to diagnosing and monitoring
glaucoma. Perimetry helps clinicians to recognize
g…
Defining and Understanding Legal Blindness
Patients who are visually impaired often ask whether
they qualify as legally blind. Some patients ask
because they are aware of the benefits they might
be entitled to when classified as such; for others,
the question may arise over a concern …