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...
by Brad Sopher | Apr 8, 2016 | Patient Engagement, Practice Pearls
Eye doctors know that many people experience regular or recurring eye irritation such as itching, burning, redness, or occasional blurry vision. Sufferers may not think much of these symptoms, chalking them up to allergies or spending too much time at the computer....
by Smitha Gopal | Mar 24, 2016 | Patient Engagement
It’s a difficult fact that ophthalmologists and optometrists have many patients who are in danger of losing their sight. Eye care professionals are well aware of the sobering statistics: millions of people suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the...
by Brad Sopher | Mar 3, 2016 | Patient Engagement
We live in a digital world. The average American adult spends more than 11 hours per day on electronic gadgets, according to a 2015 Nielsen report. As eye doctors well know, all that time spent staring at computers, tablets, and smartphones takes a toll on our eyes....
by Rob Stretch | Feb 11, 2016 | Emerging Technology & Trends, Practice Pearls
Retail is changing at light speed, thanks to apps that allow on-the-spot price comparisons, online sales and promotions, and even virtual reality, among other things. To capture the most customers, retailers—including eye care professionals—need to keep up. Here are...
