by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Sep 10, 2021 | Industry News, Patient Engagement, Practice Management
This growing childhood epidemic offers opportunities for practices and patients One of the fastest growing opportunities for eye care practitioners (ECPs) is myopia control. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in children. It is...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Jul 16, 2021 | Industry News
According to a recent Nielsen poll, patients are spending more than 13 hours per day on digital devices—and this is having a profound effect on their eyes. Previously, I wrote about the increase in myopia among young patients during the pandemic, as well as the rise...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Apr 19, 2021 | Industry News
A common, misunderstood but manageable condition Blepharitis affects 20 million patients per year, making it one of the most common conditions managed by eye care practitioners (ECPs). An estimated 45 percent of all blepharitis cases involve the ectoparasite...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Feb 10, 2021 | Industry News
Studies show significant improvement of symptoms after just two weeks As I’ve discussed in previous posts, dry eye disease (DED) symptoms have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to a number of factors, including the increased use of screens as more of us...
by Dr. Paul Karpecki | Oct 23, 2020 | Industry News
Use visual tools to explain this treatment option to patients The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on our eyes. Dry eye disease (DED) symptoms have risen, largely due to the increased use of screens as more of us are working and learning remotely, as well...
