by Michael Sopher | Aug 10, 2016 | Emerging Technology & Trends
Four out of five cataract diagnoses are made by an optometrist, making ODs the gatekeepers to cataract referrals and to intraocular lens (IOL) technology, according to the Optometry Times. And ophthalmologists rely on ODs not only for referrals, but for follow-up care...
by Michael Sopher | Jul 21, 2016 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Practice Pearls
Online eyewear retailers are capturing consumers’ interest—and dollars. Warby Parker is probably eye doctors’ biggest online competition, notes VisionWeb. The style-savvy startup has upped their game by opening up a number of retail locations around the U.S. Other...
by Brad Sopher | Jun 9, 2016 | Relating to Your Patients
Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss and the leading cause of blindness for people all over the world. Age-related clouding of the eye’s lens affects more than 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology...
by Brad Sopher | May 5, 2016 | Patient Engagement
Did you know that May is Healthy Vision Month? We’ve rounded up some cool and interesting facts about eyes and eye health to share with your patients. Wow them with fun facts about shark eyes on social media, or quiz them on eye health myths when they come into your...
by Karen | Apr 14, 2016 | Patient Engagement, Relating to Your Patients
Millions of Americans suffer from allergies. Each spring, the headlines proclaim it to be the worst allergy season ever. In fact, there might be some truth to this, according to allergist Bryan Martin, D.O., president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and...
