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Vision Screening and US Population Health: What You Need to Know

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Vision Screening and US Population Health, Part 2: What You …

WEBAccess to health care, eye care and vision rehabilitation care for older adults with chronic vision impairment in the United States. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public …

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How to Promote Eye Health Awareness

WEBResearch has uncovered a surprising truth: There is relatively low awareness surrounding eye health. 1 Some of the reasons behind this low awareness include the presence of …

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The Future of Eye Care Is … Equitable Eye Health and Vision Care

WEBOptometry is uniquely positioned to be a leading force in moving eye health equity efforts forward. According to the American Optometric Association, ODs practice in more than …

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A Dietary Approach to Dry Eye Disease Management

WEB13. Capogna, Laurie . The Complete Eye Health and Nutrition Guide: Eyefoods, Robert Rose, Inc. 2019. p. 79. 14. Zhang W, Li W, Zhang C, et al. Effects of vitamin A on …

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Consensus in Myopia Management

WEBNot Taking a Proactive Approach Could Negatively Impact Global Ocular Health. Vittorio Mena, OD, MS New Jersey. Aristotle first described myopia in 350 BC. 1 Evidence …

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How Digital Health Helps Differentiate Your Optometric Practice

WEBEmbracing digital health can help you stand out among your peers. Digital health models that best fit your clinic will have little to no cost to patients or providers, will enhance …

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The Intersection of Optometry and Mental Illness

WEBMental health is a growing concern in the United States, with 90% of Americans viewing it as a crisis. 1 As primary care providers, optometrists could be the first or only point of …

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The Role of the Optometrist in the Evolving

WEBThe optometrist, in collaboration with other health care professionals, serve as first responders and act as a safety net, helping to ensure patients with diabetes receive the …

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Nutrition’s Role in Eye Health

WEBThe recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin C is 75 to 90 mg. The AREDS2 formula contains 500 mg. 1,7. Vitamin E. The primary function of vitamin E in the eye is to keep …

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Telemedicine in Eye and Contact Lens Care

WEBTelemedicine in optometry can serve to expand patient access to care, improve coordination of care, and enhance communication among all health care practitioners …

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Telemedicine Is Increasing Patient Access to Eye Care

WEBTelemedicine is the use of telecommunication technology to provide traditional clinical services remotely. In eye care, the telemedicine modality most commonly used is known …

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Why Health Equity Matters

WEBHealth equity is a key concept that is receiving increased attention, with a focus on how to improve population health. However, it is not uncommon for this concept to be …

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Understanding Photobiomodulation Therapy

WEBPhotobiology and Photobiomodulation. Photobiology is the scientific discipline that studies the effects of light on living organisms and their biologic processes. The first law of …

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Telemedicine: Here to Stay

WEBThe American Optometric Association’s 2020 position statement defines telemedicine in optometry as “the provision of eye, adnexa, visual system, and related systemic health …

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Long-Term Visual Outcomes with MacuHealth

WEBThen, I look at the health of the retina as well. During this process, we inspect the macula to determine if it is clear of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic eye …

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Nutritional Supplements for Glaucoma

WEBPhenol Compounds. Ginkgo biloba is one of the most promising supplements for glaucoma treatment. It is known to have antioxidant properties, help increase blood flow, stabilize …

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Optometric Care in Rural America

WEBIn addition, rural optometrists are often the primary referral source for other health care providers in their respective areas. This “all-in-one” mindset leads to more profit for eye …

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Rosacea, the Eye, and the Gut

WEBRosacea is a chronic skin condition that can have ocular manifestations. Because ocular symptoms may appear before the condition manifests on the skin, optometrists may …

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The Sunscreen-Eye Health Connection

WEBSun protection factor (SPF) measures UV-B transmission; it is the ratio of the amount of UV radiation required to burn protected skin to that of unprotected skin. An SPF of 30 …

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How Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Helps in Health Care Decision …

WEBThe health care literature serves as a major source of effectiveness data. There are three things that affect the use of these data in CEAs: quality, relevance, and …

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Do You Know the Ocular Effects of HRT

WEBWorsening meibomian gland dysfunction, DED symptoms, and Demodex blepharitis are all potential side effects of HRT with testosterone. As eye care physicians, we are well …

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