by Heather M. McLeod, OD, FAAO, and Elyse L. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO | Mar 7, 2019
Background Visual acuity (VA) is the most frequently assessed visual function in the clinical setting. Optimal refractive correction and the subsequent VA is essential for quantifying sensory function, detecting and monitoring ocular disease affecting central vision,...
by Desiree Ifft | Dec 7, 2018
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) invites educators, optometrists, researchers, public health experts and students to participate in the 3rd World Congress of Optometry by submitting abstracts for continuing education lectures, workshops and the scientific...
by Desiree Ifft | Dec 4, 2018
by Desiree Ifft | Nov 29, 2018
Statistical literacy is the ability to interpret data and use it to understand the world, make comparisons and, ultimately, make decisions. It is becoming a necessity for people to possess at least some level of statistical literacy because they are inundated with...
by Shaleen Ragha, OD, and Meagan Williams, OD | Nov 29, 2018
Background Amiodarone is the most common antiarrhythmic drug prescribed for treatment of atrial fibrillation. Its efficacy has been challenged by its ubiquitous organ toxicity resulting in nearly 50% of long-term users discontinuing the drug.1 Ocular toxicity most...
by Desiree Ifft | Nov 26, 2018
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), along with The Vision Care Institute, LLC, an affiliate of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc., awarded two Educational Starter Grants this year. The recipients and their research projects are: Shankaran...
by Elizabeth Wong, BOptom (Hons), MOptom, GradCertOcTher, Jaclyn Chiang, BOptom, MOptom, GradCertOcTher, Michael Hennessy, BMedSc, MBBS, MBiomedE, FRANZCO, Michael Kalloniatis, BSc (Optom), MSc (Optom), PhD, GradCertOcTher, and Barbara Zangerl, DVM, PhD | Nov 26, 2018
Background One of the challenges facing the ophthalmic care provider in clinical practice is the presentation of an elevated optic nerve head (ONH). The most critical initial assessment aims to differentiate true papilledema from pseudopapilledema due to the...
by Desiree Ifft | Nov 26, 2018
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry invites applications for the position of Associate Editor of its peer-reviewed journal Optometric Education. Responsibilities The Associate Editor is responsible for collaborating with the Editor on the content of...
by Diane Russo, OD, Beth Harper, OD, Tony Guarino, PhD, and Erik Weissberg, OD | Nov 25, 2018
Background Interprofessional education (IPE) is defined as “when students from two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes.”1 The pedagogical implementation of IPE has steadily gained...
by Sarin Siriamonthep, OD, FAAO, and Alanna Khattar, OD, FAAO | Nov 21, 2018
Background Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), also known as strokes, are the leading preventable cause of disability in nearly 130,000 people in the United States per year. Strokes lead to approximately one in 20 deaths.1,2 Due to their high prevalence, it is important...
by Katie Foreman, OD, FAAO, and Anne Rozwat, OD, FAAO | Nov 15, 2018
Introduction To be considered comprehensive, an eye examination should include visualization of the fundus through a dilated pupil. To achieve maximal mydriasis for optimal visibility, a combination of 1% tropicamide (a muscarinic receptor antagonist) and 2.5%...
by Aurora Denial OD, FAAO, Daniel Bastian OD, FAAO, Gary Chu, OD, MPH, FAAO, and Amy Moy OD, FAAO | Aug 1, 2018
Introduction In 2001, the Institute of Medicine, which was established by the National Academy of Sciences as an independent advisory organization, advocated for the extensive use of information technology that would “lead to the elimination of most handwritten...
