Get a Hand on Ergonomics for Ophthalmologists & Optometrists
You should never underestimate the importance of ergonomics for ophthalmologists and optometrists. The most common optometry equipment lifted during surgery or an exam may not weigh more than 500 g, which
Continue readingA Closer Examination of Corneal Thickness and IOP
Are you fully aware of the connection between corneal thickness and IOP? When your patients have higher than normal IOP or intraocular pressure, this heightened measurement of fluid pressure places them
Continue readingThinking About Starting an Ophthalmology Practice? Read This!
Are you considering starting an ophthalmology practice? If so, you're not alone. While many medical professionals come out of college strapped with student loan debt and hampered by financial uncertainty,
Continue readingWait! Don’t Make These Mistakes When Starting an Optometry Practice
Deciding to start an optometry practice is a monumental decision with long-lasting implications. While exciting, starting your own optometry practice can be daunting, particularly because most young optometrists
Continue readingCrystalizing the Connection Between Concussions and Eye Problems
Did you know there was a strong connection between concussions and eye problems? In fact, research finds your patients may be 69 to 82 percent more likely to develop vision issues after getting a concussion.
Continue readingTips to Explaining Eye Conditions to Patients in a Language They Understand
Explaining eye conditions to patients is an inevitable part of your profession as an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or other eye care professional. It is also quite important for you to do so in a language
Continue readingWith preventable blindness set to triple to 115 million by 2050, Halma plc rolls out eye screening to all employees as part of global campaign
With preventable blindness set to triple to 115 million by 2050, Halma plc rolls out eye screening to all employees as part of global campaign.Screenings will test general eye health and spot early signs
Continue readingQuick Guide to Pachymeter Disinfection, Cleaning, and Sterilization Best Practices
As an eye care professional, you have a tremendous level of commitment to keeping your patients, yourself, and staff safe from infectious diseases by utilizing the best practices for pachymeter disinfection
Continue readingTaking a Deeper Look at Tonometer Reading Values
Tonometer reading values are vital optometric measurements used to in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of glaucoma. Specifically, you'll use tonometer reading values to determine which patients
Continue readingCan You Trust the Accuracy of Intraocular Pressure Measurements?
Although Goldmann applanation tonometry remains the gold standard for determining IOP, several factors leave eye care professionals wondering whether they can truly trust the accuracy of intraocular pressure
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