Tag Archives: Clinical Insight

Three Case Series Report: The use of Axial Length in Myopia Management Clinical Decision Making

Download PDF Dr Shalu Pal, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA is a member of the Global Myopia Symposium CE committee, co-editor for Mastering Myopia Newsletter, advisor for the Global Council of Myopia Management, editorial advisor for Review of Myopia Management & … Continue reading

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CLEAR Summary

Each CLEAR paper tackles a separate area related to contact lens practice. The summary below brings together the key points across all of those reports to help inform evidence-based practice. This practical guide walks through the steps of a typical … Continue reading

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A contemporary look at allergic conjunctivitis

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Case Study: Utilizing Meibography to Address Contact Lens Intolerance

Download PDF Andrea Lasby, OD, FAAO, FSLS graduated with a Doctor of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in 2013. She completed a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at Northeastern State University, Oklahoma College of Optometry, in 2014. Dr. Lasby … Continue reading

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Infographic: Mask Associated Dry Eye (MADE)

While wearing a mask is important in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19, it can impact ocular comfort. First coined by an Ophthalmologist in the US, this particular sequelae has been termed mask associated dry eye, or ‘MADE’.1 If … Continue reading

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Practitioner Reference: Disinfecting your Diagnostics

Download our practitioner reference containing the correct steps necessary to disinfect reusable diagnostic lenses in practice.

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How to choose myopia management interventions for the child in your chair

Philip Cheng draws on his considerable experience in the clinical insight section to demonstrate how to apply this evidence when recommending treatment for patients in practice. Continue reading

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Practitioner Reference: Preservatives and Dry Eye Disease

Appropriate use of preserved and preservative-free artificial tears is a commonly encountered question in clinical practice. The results of a 2019 literature review by Walsh and Jones are summarised in this factsheet, available to download as a reference for eye … Continue reading

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Supporting good habits for contact lens wearers

Produced by CORE, and available through contact lens update, there are four patient handouts which eye care practitioners can download, print, and make use of in practice. The first gives five facts contact lens wearers should know during the COVID-19 … Continue reading

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Defining the GP material of the future

Download PDF Dr Langis Michaud graduated from École d’optométrie de l’Université de Montréal. He is a full professor and has practiced there since 2001, as the chief of the contact lens department. It is difficult to predict the future for … Continue reading

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