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11 Triggers of Dry Eye, and What to Do About Them

Are your chronic eye symptoms due to dry eye syndrome? Here are some risk factors for dry eye, and what to do about them.

Five Vision Myths

Just because something is a common belief doesn’t make it true. A lot of things you have probably heard about your vision turn out to be false. Here are five common myths that have no basis in science

How to Protect your Eyes from UV Light

It’s summer and that means having fun in the sun! You may be cautious of sunburns on your skin, but have you heard of eyeburns? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has declared July UV Safety Month to educate people about the dangers of UV light during this time of year when the sun is strongest. No need to be concerned however as the key to protecting your eyes from UV light comes down to just a few easy steps<br>UV…

Questions for the optometrist

To prepare for your next eye exam, we’ve listed five questions to ask your optometrist that will give you a much clearer picture.

What is an optometrist?

Previously known as ophthalmic opticians, optometrists are primary health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health.

A Medical Optometrist’s Guide to MRI

What Is an Optometrist?

An optometrist is a non-medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Meaningful Use Criteria for Optometrists

To meet the meaningful use criteria for optometrists, you must complete the clinical quality measures. This tip sheet will help you!.

Are female optometrists changing the profession?

On the record and off the record colleagues often ask my opinion about the growing number of women in optometry. Interestingly, many of those asking are male baby boomers who have been accustomed t…

Optometrist and Ophthalmologist: What's the Difference?

Should you see an optometrist or ophthalmologist for your eye condition? Watch this video to find out!

Considering New Ophthalmic Diagnostic Equipment? Read This First!

Finding the latest and greatest ophthalmic diagnostic equipment for your practice can be a blessing and a curse! Read Keeler’s guide to buying ophthalmic diagnostic instruments.

When to go to an ophthalmologist vs. an optometrist

What’s the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist? Both types of eye care providers have different training and areas of expertise, so understanding what each does will help you decide whether you should consult an ophthalmologist or optometrist. What is an ophthalmologist? An ophthalmologist is a medical or osteopathic doctor licensed to practice medicine. He …

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, or Optician: What’s the Difference?

Many use the terms “optician,” “optometrist” and “ophthalmologist” interchangeably, but each has specific educational requirements and skill sets.

Signing Up to be More Than an Optometrist

“…and when should I start getting my application materials ready? Because I don’t want to do it too early if I haven’t finished some of my classes yet, but I also don’t want to submit too late. Wai…

5 Questions to Ask Your Optometrist

When to Sue an Optometrist for Eye Injuries

Ask most Americans which of their five senses they would least like to go without, and chances are they will say,

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the difference?

Both optometrists and ophthalmologists play an important role in vision care, but they have different training and differ in the kinds of conditions they treat.

New Graduate Optometrist Guide to Job Searching

It is nearing the end of fourth year or residency, and with boards and completion of state licensure requirements out of the way, the overwhelming anxiety of where you will find a job begins to weigh down upon you. Many new graduates do not have the opportunity to walk into an established practice that has been in the family for years. For those that do, the prospect of finding a job after graduating may be a lot less stressful, but for the vast…

How Will Private Exchanges Impact Optometrists?

In three to five years, more than one-quarter of employers are considering moving to a private exchange, according to recent surveys by Aon Hewitt and Mercer, both of which manage private exchanges that include vision benefit options.

Optical Ordering Tips for the Busiest Practices

Efficiently using your optical ordering solution can save you a lot of time in your practice.