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...
by Desiree Ifft | Jul 14, 2018
by Linda JH Lucas, OD, MS, FAAO, and Sarah Vanway, OD | Jul 13, 2018
Background This case report follows the diagnosis and management of a patient with unilateral granulomatous panuveitis including differential diagnosis, diagnostic lab testing and treatment. The case is an unusual presentation of uveitis, and it is a useful...
by Jaclyn Chiang, BOptom, MOptom, GradCertOcTher; Paula Katalinic, BOptom, MOptom, GradCertOcTher; Lisa Nivison-Smith, BSc (Hons), PhD, FAAO; Michael Yapp, B.Optom (Hons), M.Optom, GradCertOcTher, FAAO; Barbara Zangerl, PhD, DVM, BSc; Sieu Khuu, BSc (Hons) and PhD; Kathleen Watt, BOptom (Hons); and Michael Kalloniatis, BSc (Optom) MSc (Optom) PhD, GradCertOcTher, FAAO | Jul 13, 2018
Introduction Technological advancements in ocular imaging are rapidly redefining the way eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration are diagnosed and managed in optometric practice. In Australia, the scope of practice of optometrists has expanded with the...
by Matthew Larson, OD, Stephanie Klemencic, OD, FAAO, and Todd Peabody, OD, MBA, FAAO | Jul 13, 2018
Background The following case report is meant to be used as a guide in teaching optometry students and residents. It is relevant to all levels of training. Ocular chrysiasis is a deposition of gold in ocular structures following chrysotherapy, which is the medical use...
by Desiree Ifft | Jul 12, 2018
ASCO extends its sincere thanks to the following sponsors of the Ophthalmic Optics Educators Special Interest Group and the Low Vision Educators Special Interest Group! OPHTHALMIC OPTICS EDUCATORS SIG Michelle J. Hoff, OD, ABOAC, FNAO, Associate Clinical...
by Aurora Denial, OD, FAAO | Jul 11, 2018
Traditionally, out-of-class communication between students and faculty involved meetings during office hours or informal meetings. These meetings have been shown to contribute to a positive student outcome.1-3 Today, e-mail communication between students and faculty...
by Desiree Ifft | Mar 6, 2018
by Ryan Bulson, OD, MS, FAAO, and Ambar Faridi, MD | Mar 5, 2018
In the Summer 2017 (Volume 42, Number 3) issue of Optometric Education, we presented a teaching case report titled “Normotensive Glaucoma Follow-Up with Incidental Finding of Choroidal Neovascular Membrane.” The case highlighted the need for student clinicians to be...
by Megan Alberts, OD, FAAO, Jennifer Sutter, OD, FAAO, and Kelli Payne, OD | Mar 5, 2018
Background Retinoschisis means “splitting of neurosensory retina.”1-3 In the various forms of retinoschisis, patients may present with or without symptoms. The condition can be unilateral or bilateral and it can be peripheral or central. Acquired retinoschisis and...
by Bhavna R. Pancholi, PhD, MCOptom, and Mark C.M. Dunne, PhD, MCOptom, FHEA | Mar 5, 2018
Introduction Decision-making in a clinical context is defined as “making choices between alternatives in order to decide what procedures to do, to make a diagnosis, or to decide what treatments to prescribe.”1 We developed a virtual patient software to teach these...
