By association: Statins, cholesterol and glaucoma risk

A new study shows statin use may be associated with lower POAG risk, while conversely, higher serum cholesterol levels may increase risk.Read more >

July 16, 2019

Ethically incorporating telehealth/telemedicine services into your practice

In states that permit online refractions, are there ethical considerations to the interaction of doctors of optometry with telehealth/telemedicine technology? How can doctors of optometry ethically incorporate its use into their practices to benefit patients?Read more >

July 15, 2019

Blue-light hype or much ado about nothing?

The public’s understanding of blue light may be fuzzy at best, but AOA offers five resources to help doctors clear up any confusion and discuss the latest guidance. Read more >

July 11, 2019

Study pulls back covers on links between glaucoma and sleep

Abnormal sleep patterns may be risk factors for or consequences of glaucoma. About 3 million Americans have glaucoma, according to the CDC. Read more >

July 10, 2019

Transition right

Whether you’re buying or selling a practice, or heading toward retirement, your career transitions take careful planning.Read more >

July 8, 2019

July 4 can spark eye safety conversation with patients

Eye injuries from fireworks sent hundreds to emergency rooms in 2018. A surefire way to make patients' July 4 holiday sparkle is to educate them on eye safety.Read more >

July 2, 2019