Education
Smoking Increases Diabetic Retinol Damage
Eye care professionals play an important role in the health of their diabetic patients. By catching things early and counseling them on the negative effects of smoking,...
Is there a “Best Way” to Measure Eye Pressure?
For the past few years, when eye care professionals attend any continuing education courses on glaucoma, there is one relatively new term they may hear: Corneal Hysteresis....
Time is Running Out for Flex Spending
It's that time of year to review your budget and take care of your finances. This includes maximizing any benefits that come to a close on December 31. One of the most...
Dry Eye–Aggravated with Mask Wearing
As the crisp, cool air of Fall descends upon us in the Northern states, so does the time for us to get out our sweaters, cup our warm beverages and watch for the changing...
Blue Light Protection for Back-to-School
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD Parents are doing as much as they can to safeguard their kids this year. Getting blue light protection for their childrens’ prescription lenses...
No Swimming with Contacts: Optometrist not on Duty
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD When we think of fun in the summer sun it often involves water in some way. We love to hit the beach, open our pools, kayak on the lake, and sit...
Can I Wear My Contacts During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
by Cheryl G. Murphy, OD At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers knew that the eye was a possible route of infection but were not exactly sure which parts of the...