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Dry Eye Disease: A Case-Based Review by Ms. Sarah Farrant

Ms. Sarah Farrant, a practicing optometrist, begins by explaining dry eye disease briefly. Definition Classification Pathogenesis Practitioner guide After discussing the basics of dry eye disease, we walk through a case study to understand the condition better. Case History Assessment Diagnostic Workup Differentiating Blepharitis Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Etiology Meibography Grading scheme Cicatricail vs Non-cicatricail […]

Myopia Control with OrthoK; Size Matters by Dr. Jaume Pauné Fabré

Dr. Jaume Pauné Fabré, a practicing optometrist, educator, and researcher, explains the need for myopia management. We briefly learn about myopia and orthokeratology. Myopia prevalence Myopia associated pathologies Orthokeratology and myopia management Orthokeratology optics After understanding myopia control and orthokeratology basics, we learn about the different factors that can affect myopia control. Age and myopia […]

Reliability of Different Methods and Target selection to Measure the Near Point of Convergence (NPC): An Evidence-Based Discussion.

Near-point Convergence (NPC) is the nearest point at which the individual can maintain the clear Binocular Single Vision (BSV). The primary purpose is to measure the convergence amplitude. It is the most common measure which is assessed by Optometrists to diagnose Convergence Insufficiency (CI); however, it is not the only measure upon which the diagnosis […]

COVID-19 Catalyst for Change by Mr. Cian Gildea

Mr. Cian Gildea, a practicing optometrist, begins by explaining a little about the Wellington Eye Clinic – Dublin. He talks about the COVID-19 impact and the changes that have been made to the clinic in Dublin. Remote Triaging COVID-19 clinic changes COVID-19 patient care changes Dry Eye Self-Assessment Mask Associated Dry Eye (MADE) Impact of […]

Myopia Prevention by Dr. Vissett Sun

Dr. Vissett Sun, a practicing optometrist and an educator, explains the optometrist’s goal to prevent high myopia prescription. He mentions some of the detrimental causes of high myopia and begins talking about the details of myopia prevention Myopia definition and theory Peripheral Defocus Axial Elongation Time outdoors Near work Treatment Atropine Ortho-K Multifocal Contact lenses […]

How Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are changing Eyecare by Dr. Abhishek Mandal

Dr. Abhishek Mandal, an optometrist, researcher, and educator, explains machine learning and artificial intelligence. The talk focuses on how it can benefit the Eyecare industry and what to expect in the future. Defining Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Eye-Computer Interface in AI Robot-assisted Eye Exam How does it work? Dr. Mandal summarizes the […]

Demystifying Scleral Lenses by Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo

Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo, a contact lens expert and an optometry educator begins by stating that there is a significant global increase and benefit with the use of scleral lenses. This is evident as the number of scleral lenses has increased. She mentions a few key pointers to remember when interpreting these studies. She then […]

Prescribing Prisms: An Evidence Based Approach by Dr. Liat Gantz

| Optometry Specials

Dr. Liat Gantz, an optometrist, and an optometry educator and researcher, begins by explaining the key points from an evidence-based practice paper for prescribing prisms. We learn about prescribing prisms using the following pointer Verifying no prism adaptation (Vergence Adaptation) The normal eye adapts when prisms are used the front of the eye. We learn […]

Role of Optometrist in Glaucoma detection – A generalized perspective by Dr. Uday Kumar Addepalli

Dr. Uday Kumar Addepalli, a publich health optometrist and a researcher begins by explaining what is Glaucoma? He shortly mentions the prevalence of glaucoma and its different types. He also elaborates on the projected glaucoma prevalence for 2040. Some of the common risk factors for glaucoma are age, genetics and high refractive errors. He briefly […]

How to Clinically Handle a Subject with a Genetic Disorder by Dr. Govindaswamy Kumaramanickavel

| Optometry Specials

Dr. Govindaswamy Kumaramanickavel, a researcher, educator, and genetic disorder expert, explains the basics of ocular genetics and genetic counseling. Different types of genetic disorders Chromosomal Disorders Single Gene Disorders Complex Disorders Mitochondrial disorders Next, we discuss some examples to learn about the different genetic disorders seen by optometrists. Then, we know about the ophthalmic genes […]

Anterior Segment Grand Rounds by Dr. Elise Kramer

| Anterior Segment

Dr. Elise Kramer, a practicing optometrist and a contact lens expert presents 4 contact lens cases to help students learn more about anterior segment conditions. Case 1 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Evaporative Dry Eye Syndrome Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Assessment and treatment for Demodex Blepharitis Case 2 Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis to Reasons for not […]

Contact Lens options for Keratoconus: Where do we start? by Dr. Langis Michaud

Dr. Langis Michaud, a practicing optometrist, educator and a contact lens expert begins by mentioning that nearly 1 out of 1000 patients suffer from keratoconus (KC) and that early diagnosis is the key element in treating KC. He states that the condition is developing as early as 16 years of age. Topography is the standard […]

Neuro-Optometric Assessment and Understanding Infantile Nystagmus Syndrome (INS) by Dr. Kwang Cham

Dr. Kwang Cham, a practicing optometrist, researcher, and educator, begins by providing a neurological testing checklist in an optometric clinic. He tells us that we can improve our practice by doing simple neurological tests, which he describes in detail as follows Lid Function/ Ptosis workup Mental Screening Cerebellar Function Tests Next, we review the cranial […]

Effective Management of MGD in Dry Eye and Contact Lens Wearers by Ms. Karen Walsh

Ms. Karen Walsh, a practicing optometrist, and a contact lens expert, begins by stating that optometrists can achieve a lot more with Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and Dry Eye Disease (DED) patients. We learn about the following points in regards to both those conditions: Meibomian gland dysfunction Definition Signs and Symptoms Prevalence Process MGD and […]

Specialty Clinics Rock – Can I set one up? by Dr. Keyur Patel

Dr. Keyur Patel, a practicing optometrist, educator, and contact lens expert, begins by stating that the most common hindrance to starting specialty clinics is arranging finances. He leads us to a discussion about the price and value of our services. We learn about what factors to consider for our price and what factors to consider […]

Basics of Contex OK E-System Lens Fitting and Troubleshooting by Dr. Matthew Martin

Dr. Matthew Martin, a practicing optometrist and contact lens expert, discusses fitting Ortho K lenses. For fitting an Ortho K lens, he states that these are the essential areas to be considered. Patient Selection Indications Refractive Health Consideration Social Influences Patient Selection Contraindications Refractive error Health consideration Social Influences Education the patient Warnings for the […]

Introducing Artificial Intelligence in Vision Therapy by Optom. Zeba Naz

| Amblyopia or Lazy Eye

Optom. Zeba Naz, a practicing optometrist, and a vision therapy expert, begins by reviewing a case study to illustrate how Artificial Intelligence (CureSee) can be used for vision therapy. We learn the different principles that CureSee uses to enhance vision therapy outcomes. Finally, we see a demonstration of how the software works in patients. The […]

Therapeutic Use of Scleral Lenses by Dr. Daddi Fadel and Dr. Melissa Barnett

Dr. Daddi Fadel and Dr. Melissa Barnett, both optometrist and contact lens experts, begin by explaining the basics of the scleral lens, mainly the definition and advantages. We learn about the different conditions for which scleral lenses can be used therapeutically using case studies as examples. Sjogren’s Syndrome Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Vascularized Limbal Keratitis […]

There’s Hope for Children with Cerebral Visual Impairment by Dr. Duratul Ain Hussin

Dr. Duratul Ain Hussin, a practicing optometrist, and a public health optometrist provides an overview of the Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) services in Malaysia. We learn about the growth of services and collaborations over the world. Then, we learn about CVI in detail. Cognitive visual pathway Causes of CVI Typical visual behavior among children with […]

Basics of Evidence-Based Practice by Mr. Prathamesh Shasane

| Research in Optometry

Mr. Prathamesh Shasane, an optometrist and a researcher begins by introducing what is evidence based practice (EBP). He mentions the three primary principles of EBP. Next we learn about the five skills for EBP which are as follows Ask Asking a relevant clinical question Types of clinical questions Aquire appropriate evidence Evidence Pyramids Critical Appraise […]

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