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Case Report: Managing Dry Eye with Topical Immunomodulators

Barbara Caffery shares a case report describing the management of a patient with Sjögren’s syndrome Continue reading

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Reclaiming Vision and Comfort: Overcoming Higher Order Aberrations and Scleral Lens Suction in a Keratoconus Patient

Melissa Barnett discusses a study that explores the management of keratoconus with contact lenses, emphasizing the importance of corneal topography and imaging techniques in optimizing lens fitting. Continue reading

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Practitioner Reference: Optical biometry and its role in myopia management

Monitoring axial length is of great importance in the management of myopia. Download our fact sheet espousing the benefits of optical over ultrasound biometry. Continue reading

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Case Report: Multimodal Treatment of Dry Eye to Overcome Contact Lens Discomfort

Download PDF Dr. Selina McGee is the founder of BeSpoke Vision and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Northeastern State University College of Optometry. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American Board … Continue reading

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Patient Handout: Multifocal Soft Contact Lenses

Communication is key when introducing presbyopes to the concept of multifocal soft contact lenses. Download and use our patient-facing infographic to guide your conversations.  

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Practitioner Reference: Artificial Tear Ingredient Fact Sheet

Download our fact sheet describing artificial tear ingredients. Use it as a guide to help select artificial tears based on your patients’ individual needs. Continue reading

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Practitioner Reference: Communication in Myopia Management

Kate and Paul Gifford provide an infographic with communication tips eye care practitioners can use when discussing myopia management Continue reading

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A case of Pain in the Eyes

Download PDF Richard Maharaj OD, FAAO is the director of interventional dry eye services at the Prism Eye Institute in Southern Ontario. He obtained his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo and is a Fellow of the American … Continue reading

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Use of a scleral contact lens to manage a patient with a persistent epithelial defect due to neurotrophic keratitis

Melanie Frogozo provides a case report of using a scleral lens to manage a persistent epithelial defect. Continue reading

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Patient handout: Replace your contact lenses on time

Download our patient handout, developed by Alison Ng, to use as a starting point for conversations with patients about why it’s important to follow recommended replacement schedules. Continue reading

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