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Two-Week Contact Lenses and When To Use Them
There are advantages of two-week contact lenses that can be beneficial for patients and practitioners. In this video, Dr. Kate Gettinger discusses when she calls upon two-week contact lenses and why. While there is a long list of reasons why many eye care professionals (ECPs) choose daily disposable contact lenses …
Read More »Reusable Contact Lens Options and Troubleshooting Dryness
Dr. Andrew Fischer discusses reusable contact lens options and key things to consider in this video interview. Dr. Fischer is a big advocate of daily disposable contact lens wear as a first choice for all patients; however, he understands that this might not always be an option. There are many …
Read More »Optometrists and Surgical Care and Co-Management
Dr. T’Sani Watson discusses optometrists and surgical care and co-management in this video interview. When it comes to making referrals, communication, patient education, and having a relationship with the surgeon to whom you are referring to is key. Even though we are not performing the procedure ourselves, it is critical …
Read More »Patient Communication Tips for Optometrists
Dr. Mario Di Cosmo shares patient communication tips for optometrists. Communication is everything. When it comes to communication in your practice and with patients, effective communication should begin with building a personal connection with the patient. By building a personal connection, this will allow you to speak their language, and …
Read More »Getting Comfortable With Multifocal Contact Lenses
Getting comfortable with multifocal contact lenses can be difficult, but with the right strategy and patient education you can be very successful. Dr. Gabrielle Boyd shares her top tips for fitting multifocal contact lenses in this video interview. Dr. Boyd recommends gathering information before you even start the fitting process. …
Read More »The Benefits of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
There are many great benefits of daily disposable contact lenses. Despite these benefits, we know that oftentimes cost or other factors impact the value our patients perceive in them, driving them to start off in reusable lenses, particularly for those first time wearers. In this video interview, Dr. Melissa Barnett …
Read More »How to Survive a Pediatric Optometry Exam
Working at a family private practice, I have the great opportunity to see patients of all ages. But there’s something fun and exciting when it comes to seeing patients in a pediatric optometry exam. Their excitement to read letters because they’re a “big kid” now; watching the parents silently reading …
Read More »Trust and Integrity Within Your Optometry Practice
Trust and integrity might be two of the most important elements to have within an optometry practice. We had the opportunity to sit down with Patricia Fulmer, OD at Vision Expo West, and asked her to share some thoughts on why trust and integrity can make or break a practice. …
Read More »What ODs Need To Know About The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) And Effective Communication
I will place the treatment of those who seek my care above personal gain and strive to see that none shall lack for proper care About 70 percent of our daily routine during normal waking hours is spent communicating in some way. That is a large part of our day …
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