Can’t reach patients with nutrition counseling? Try this blinding tale

Doctors of optometry are well aware of the link between nutrition and eye health and relaying the message to patients plays a vital role in healthy vision.Read more >

September 25, 2019

Bad flu season on the way? CDC urges early vaccines

Seasonal predictors show concerning trends for the 2019-20 influenza season. Is your office encouraging flu shots?Read more >

September 24, 2019

Systolic vs. diastolic readings

World Heart Day is Sept. 29, and by measuring patients’ blood pressure during preliminary testing, doctors of optometry can spot conditions earlier and help patients maintain a heart-healthy life.Read more >

September 23, 2019

Paraoptometrics have key role in scope expansion

Doctors of optometry and paraoptometrics should work hand in hand to meet future demands of patients.Read more >

September 19, 2019

Reversing trends: Prediabetes to normoglycemia can lessen microvascular complication risk

Bringing prediabetic patients back to normoglycemia may lower the risk of microvascular disease, including retinopathy, years later, research claims.Read more >

September 18, 2019

2020 updates to the ICD-10 code set

Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ICD-10 Coordination Committee works with stakeholders to revise and update the code set. The new ICD-10 codes go into effect on Oct. 1.Read more >

September 17, 2019