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Primary Care Optometry News, September 2012
Brett G. Bence, OD, FAAO; John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS; Louis D. “Skip” Nichamin, MD
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John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS: Ocular coherence tomography has revolutionized the way we examine the macula, affording us a view of anatomic detail that...More
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Primary Care Optometry News, May 2011
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Jill Martinson-Redekopp, OD, Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry: The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE) released its Standards...More
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Primary Care Optometry News, September 2010
Alan G Kabat, OD, FAAO; Jill Autrey, OD, RPh; Julie A Tyler, OD, FAAO; Walter L Choate Jr, OD, FAAO
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Alan G. Kabat, OD, FAAO: Even with pharmaceuticals, you get what you pay for. Newer drugs are typically better and, hence, carry a higher price tag. While...More
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June 28, 2010
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Fred Sirotkin, OD: Recent studies have shown contact lenses to be a reasonable cosmetic alternative for children as young as 8 years old. However, there...More
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February 25, 2010
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Harvard Sylvan
Harvard Sylvan, OD: As our population ages there is a greater need for presbyopia-correcting contact lenses, but is there a corresponding...More
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October 27, 2009
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Eric E. Schmidt
Eric E. Schmidt, OD: This clinical dilemma can best be answered by asking one simple question. Does not treating the disease pose a risk to...More
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April 28, 2009
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Steven I. Bennett, OD, FAAO: I first ask patients if they actually know why it is important to replace their lenses at the appropriate time. When they...More
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February 27, 2009
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Lynne Noon, OD, FAAO: This patient should have a refraction to ensure the best distance correction. Because of the decreased central acuity, the...More
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December 8, 2008
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Richard F. Noyes, OD: Nearly 50% of those patients who convert in one eye will convert in the other within 5 years. Fortunately, two advanced pieces of...More
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