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On display at American Academy Of Optometry's #Academy24 in Indianapolis: a poster demonstrating that AI-powered home monitoring programs, like ForeseeHome, make a meaningful impact in the care of #AMD patients by optometrists. Jonathan Weston, OD, Mary Beth Yackey, OD and Mohammad Rafieetary , OD, FAAO, FORS, Dipl ABO, ABCMO present an analysis of AI-based remote monitoring use in optometric settings. They found that there is no difference in visual or management outcomes between patients referred by optometrists and those by ophthalmologists for the ForeseeHome AMD Monitoring Program. This shows an AI-based tool for remote patient monitoring can be successfully used by optometry, further enhancing care for patients. #eyesoninnovation #optometry #digitalhealth #artificialintelligence #remotemonitoring

"At the Great Western Council of Optometry meeting in 2022, Leo Semes, OD, FAAO—an optometric retina pioneer and frequent contributor to this journal—gave a lecture called 'I Care About the Vitreous and You Should, Too.' His talk made sense; there is no disputing that everyone has a vitreous, which is guaranteed to go through degenerative changes and possibly lead to patient complaints of flashes or floaters, or visual sequelae from vitreomacular interface abnormalities through the evolution of a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). This brings a lot of people into our offices and emphasizes Semes’ lecture title; we should pay attention to the vitreous," writes Jim Williamson, OD, FAAO, FORS. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_GK8WgT

Optometry Dx: Predict Progression on The Pachychoroid Spectrum Presented by: Samantha Schlesman OD, FAAO, Dipl-ABO, of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry A patient displayed RPE mottling, hypopigmentation around the macula on fundus exam and a thickened choroid and RPE hyperplasia on macula OCT. Can you identify the likely course of condition? Read here: https://bit.ly/3ZOEi7q #LookingBackAt2024 #OptometryDx #Optometry #Optometrist #MedicalCaseStudy #CaseStudy #PachychoroidSpectrum #RPEMottling #Hypopigmentation #Macula #FundusExam #Choroid #EyeCare #RPEHyperplasia #Optometrist

Hey everyone! Did you know that Charles Bonnet Syndrome can be precipitated by the use of brimonidine tartrate? It's a fascinating topic that I recently read about in the Journal of Medical Optometry. Check out the article here: https://hi.switchy.io/LI9z #CharlesBonnetSyndrome #BrimonidineTartrate #MedicalOptometry #JournalOfMedicalOptometry

Tomorrow is World Optometry Day, which celebrates all the Optometrists. The day was launched by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, aiming to draw attention to Doctors of Optometry. Fun fact: the first tool used to help vision was a reading stone invented in 1,000 AD. It consisted of a glass sphere placed on top of the text to magnify words. #worldoptometryweek #Imprimisrx #Optometry #WorldOptometryDay

2024 has kept retina specialists busy. With new treatments hitting the markets and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) prevalence rising, it is more important than ever for optometrists to do their part to identify and refer patients in need of therapy. Plus, early detection and diagnosis can make a world of a difference in preserving vision. This year, optometrists have been working to find ways to streamline their care for patients with geographic atrophy (GA). Among a sea of information and advice, the Optometry Times team has compiled some of the top GA stories of 2024 to simplify your search and help ring in 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbvrDybx

What's one piece of advice you would give to an optometric technician just starting out in managing patient flow efficiently? Submit your answer to this question on Featured, and get featured on Optometry Magazine: https://lnkd.in/gYG5YJw4 Deadline: 2024-Jun-03 #Optometry #Optometrist

Most #optometrists in this survey reported negative ROI for their equipment purchase. 🤨 Don't let that be you 👇 Review of Optometry recently published the results of a survey asking optometrists about the recent technology purchases within their practices. See the full article link in the comments below. Only about 2 out of 5 respondents experienced some increase in their bottom line! 😩 One promising finding was that ~75% of #optometrists surveyed now have an OCT, up ~7% from 2 years ago. 👏 How do we ensure our new purchase doesn't create a negative ROI? The answer is that it is as easy as ✅ using specific metrics and ✅ following the clinical practice guidelines to detect and manage relevant conditions. #maculardegeneration #glaucoma #Optometry #MedicalEyeCare #OptometricPractice #PatientCare #EvidenceBasedOptometry #VisionCare #EyeHealth #OptometricEducation #PracticeGrowth #CollaborativeCare

👁️ Check out this insightful article on the importance of ancillary testing for voriconazole-induced short-term transient visual disturbances. Understanding the effects of this medication on vision is crucial for patient care. Read more at the Journal of Medical Optometry: https://hi.switchy.io/Mlmd #medicaloptometry #visioncare #healthcareresearch 📚

🌟 It's Myopia Awareness Week! Let's shine a light on this common vision issue that affects millions worldwide. Myopia isn't just about needing glasses – it can lead to serious eye conditions if left unchecked. That's why research is crucial! Let's support efforts to understand, prevent, and treat myopia. Together, we can ensure a clearer future for all. #MyopiaAwareness #EyeHealth #ResearchMatters 👁️✨ https://bit.ly/4bkHBGz American Optometric Association American Academy Of Optometry Review of Myopia Management