If you’re looking to keep tabs on all things exciting in the world of optometry, you’ve come to the right place! Modern Optometry and its publisher, Bryn Mawr Communications, has a continuously updated cache of new articles, videos, podcast episodes, educational programs, and more, so be sure to check this page often to see what’s next and what’s new in our offerings. Here’s your rundown for this month.

New Episodes

Demodex Blepharitis Under the Microscope

Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO, tackles the management of Demodex blepharitis in this month’s episode of Eye Care Insiders. He reviews what causes it, how to identify the signs and symptoms, available treatments and off-label options, patient education, novel therapies in the pipeline, and more.

Specialty CLs • Tech Appreciation • Student Perspective

Settle in for an enjoyable audio session with Caitlin Morrison, OD, FAAO, FSLS, third-year optometry student Easy Anyama, and Sulman Hans, OD, MS, FAAO, as you hear them offer reasons to consider fitting specialty contact lenses (1:02), a perspective on the changing landscape of optometry (6:34), and suggestions on how to support optometric technicians (16:51).

Keep an Open Mind When Dealing With Patients Who Have Itching, Redness, and Discomfort

Jackie Garlich, OD, FAAO, and Leslie O’Dell, OD, FAAO, talk with Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO, about how to manage patients with dry eye who also have symptoms of ocular allergy. They discuss the similarities between the conditions, dry eye considerations for oral antihistamine use, treatment strategies, when to refer a patient to an allergist, and more.

Collaborating With Keratoconus

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, invites Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO, FSLS, to discuss how eye care physicians can provide exceptional care for patients with keratoconus by taking advantage of customized contact lens fittings with the EyePrintPRO. Dr. Sindt explains how the EyePrintPRO creates a 3D impression of a patient’s eye to provide an enhanced dataset to customize contact lenses based on the shape of the cornea, limbus, and sclera.

Recently Launched

SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS

Delivered to your inbox every Monday, Significant Findings is brimming with a mix of useful, insightful, relevant, and entertaining optometric content, curated by Louisiana optometrist Josh Davidson. Each week, Dr. Davidson shares his perspectives on news and stories that relate—in some way or another—to the optometric profession.

Collaborative Case Series

The Collaborative Case Series was developed, with guidance from William Trattler, MD, and Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO, to challenge clinicians’ understanding of diagnostic and treatment conventions and advance knowledge of all eye care providers along the continuum. See past cases, as well as current cases, by clicking below.

Optometric Scholar of the Month

The Optometric Scholar of the Month program recognizes exemplary optometry residents as well as third and fourth-year optometry students for their exceptional academic efforts, dedication to the progression of optometry, community service, inquisitiveness, and high potential as a future leader in the profession. Learn more about the latest scholar.