Innovations in contact lens technology are constantly
sought after, but it is rare that a new contact lens can
generate excitement and fantastic patient outcomes.
As an optometrist, I am focused on excellent clinical
results and health for my …
Developing a Dry Eye Center of Excellence
At my practice, we run a robust dry eye clinic
that we have been developing and promoting
for many years. The specialized treatment
we offer helps to differentiate our practice: we
offer our patients a comprehensive dry eye protocol that
enco…
Adapting to Thrive
One result of the digital age is that products in
the marketplace seem to have a short shelf life.
As the pace of innovation delivers the latest and
greatest, consumers are challenged to upgrade,
update, or replace products and services that w…
A 40-Year Evolution to the Medical Model
Almost 40 years ago when I attended the
Massachusetts College of Optometry, there was
endless buzz about how a “new optometry”
would, someday, serve as a key player in the
American health care system. The first Rhode Island diagnostic
dru…
Selecting Lens Modalities Based on Patients’ Lifestyles: One Size Does Not Fit All
Approximately 125 million people worldwide
wear contact lenses.sup1/sup Fortunately, there is a wide
range of lenses to fit patients’ individual preferences.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” contact
lens just like one shoe size does n…
Additional Resources on Contact Lens Topics
This month’s cover articles feature an expanded
discussion of contact lens innovations and technologies.
The collection of articles explores a wide
range of topics aimed at improving clinicians’ success
with fitting contact lenses, keeping…