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2 months ago | 
modernod.com | Selina McGee |Justin Schweitzer |Walter O. Whitley
Glaucoma remains a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, and, despite its prevalence, the silent thief of sight often goes unnoticed until significant vision loss occurs. This is our call to action. In our modern optometric practices, there is much to consider when it comes to the patient with glaucoma, including their quality of life. This issue is chock-full of useful information for ongoing management of these patients.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
modernod.com | Selina McGee |Justin Schweitzer |Walter O. Whitley
In the optometric profession, this time of year means we are nearing the end of conference season; however, we never stop collaborating, learning, educating, and striving to make ourselves better providers. We must stay ahead of the curve so that we can serve our patients to our best ability and deliver optimal outcomes.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
optometrytimes.com | Justin Schweitzer |Emily Kaiser Maharjan
As the field of optometry continues to evolve, it is crucial for practitioners to stay informed about the latest advancements and innovations. Fortunately, a dynamic presentation at the upcoming AAOpt conference promises to provide optometrists with a comprehensive overview of the exciting developments shaping the profession.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
optometrytimes.com | Justin Schweitzer |Emily Kaiser Maharjan
November 6, 2024By Dr. Justin Schweitzer's 2024 AAOpt talk will cover the latest advancements in ocular drug delivery, including topical, implant, and contact lens-based methods that can improve patient quality of life, adherence, and financial burden. Optometrists are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to better serve patients. One area that has seen significant advancements in recent years is ocular drug delivery.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
eyetube.net | Justin Schweitzer |Jessica Steen |Dipl ABO
The Pressure Is on: All Things Glaucoma Justin Schweitzer, OD, and Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO Show Description + Justin Schweitzer, OD, and Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, delve into the glaucoma session. Dr. Steen underscores the critical role of early intervention in glaucoma treatment and the need to communicate patient goals effectively with the co-managing physician.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
modernod.com | Selina McGee |Justin Schweitzer |Walter O. Whitley
Each year when I attend Optometry’s Meeting, I am reminded how lucky I am to be part of a profession that continues to innovate, collaborate, and progress to provide the best care possible for our patients. This year’s meeting in Nashville in June was a great example, as I witnessed continued advances in optometry’s scope of practice across the country, as well as collaboration supported by industry partners.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
modernod.com | Selina McGee |Justin Schweitzer |Walter O. Whitley
We are excited about this issue of Modern Optometry, with its cover focus on ocular aesthetics. Over the past decade, we have seen more and more optometrists embrace medical optometry. Often, this involves taking steps to differentiate themselves for the benefit of their patients and their practices by specializing in certain areas, such as dry eye or ocular aesthetics.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
modernod.com | Selina McGee |Justin Schweitzer |Walter O. Whitley
What makes a good life? How does one truly define happiness? If you could choose only one investment to focus on for your future self, what would it be? Would you save more for retirement? Travel more? Learn a new language? Take a cooking class? Learn to fit scleral lenses (finally)? What would you do so that when you look back on your life, you truly feel as though you lived it well?
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
modernod.com | Selina McGee |Justin Schweitzer |Walter O. Whitley
The ocular surface maintains a smooth, refractive plane on the cornea and protects the eye against microbes, trauma, and toxins. Most of the time, the ocular surface is in balance, but damage to the cornea, tear film instability, a blocked duct, etc, can create an imbalance, inciting ocular surface disease (OSD), which can affect quality of life, cataract surgery outcomes, and more.
As eye care practitioners, we all see OSD in our patients, regardless of our mode of practice.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
modernod.com | Selina McGee |Justin Schweitzer |Walter O. Whitley
Welcome to the September issue of Modern Optometry! Fall is such an exciting time, filled with the back-to-school bustle and, of course, conference season! There are numerous upcoming meetings, from Vision Expo West in Las Vegas to the American Academy of Optometry annual meeting in New Orleans, which are some of our favorites. We are most excited for our second MOD Live meeting in Nashville, which has already grown from last year.
