Clinical Eye Care
Benefits of regular comprehensive eye exams reinforced in analysis of military exams
The cost-benefit analysis, conducted by a national nonprofit research group, found comprehensive eye exams for all service members more cost-effective relative to basic acuity screenings.
Identifying reading difficulties in children
How to differentiate between various visual problems and provide timely and effective intervention.
Mobilizing against myopia
The AOA is on the march to close the gap in access to children’s eye care and improve outcomes for families across the country.
Fun—and vision-friendly—holiday gift guides for kids
Share with parents these optometrist-recommended gifts that provide fun and vision development. Suggestions include toys and games that contribute to slowing myopia in children, as the prevalence of the eye condition rises worldwide.
Educate Your Patients
Case study: Avoid blurring line between clinical practice and research in optometry
In its latest case study, the AOA Ethics & Values Committee explores the difference between clinical practice and clinical research—and why it could pose an ethical dilemma if the line isn’t clearly drawn.
New AOA clinical guideline puts focus on elevating care of glaucoma patients
Guideline provides list of evidence- and consensus-based recommendations for care of primary open-angle glaucoma, the most common type of glaucoma. How many of these recommendations do you follow?
Tips for reinforcing optometry’s role in the broader health care system
This Diabetes Awareness Month, take away some tips—and resources—for interprofessional coordination when it comes to diabetes care.
Vision loss makes list of 14 risk factors for dementia
Worldwide, 157 million people are estimated to have dementia by 2050. The Lancet Commission on dementia says there’s something eye doctors can do to help modify dementia’s impact on patients, including preventing or slowing vision loss and detection of other factors.
The ‘gatekeepers of primary eye care’
How a social media post illuminated the life-saving care optometrists provide.
Myopia report calls for disease classification, new federal policies
Investigators make urgent call for new federal funding, research, surveillance and disease classification to counter myopia development and progression.