Review of Optometry articles from April 2007

Review of Optometry archives from April 2007

Paul M. Karpecki, O.D., has accepted a position in cornea and ocular surface disease at the Cincinnati Eye Institute.(IN THE NEWS)(Doctor of Optometry)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Paul M. Karpecki, O.D., Review of Optometry's education advisor and author of the "Research Review" column, has accepted a position in cornea and ocular surface disease at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. Cincinnati Eye Institute is the largest...

Arxxant (ruboxistaurin, Eli Lilly) may never make it to market.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Arxxant (ruboxistaurin, Eli Lilly) may never make it to market. Last year, the FDA stipulated further testing to determine if Arxxant is effective in treating diabetic retinopathy. The drug demonstrated little benefit in clinical trials, the...

New preclinical data suggests that Othera Pharmaceutical's OT-551 eye drop has a synergistic anti-angiogenic effect when used either with Lucentis (ranibizumab, Genentech) or Avastin (bevacizumab, Genentech).(IN THE NEWS)
April 15, 2007... New preclinical data suggests that Othera Pharmaceutical's OT-551 eye drop has a synergistic anti-angiogenic effect when used either with Lucentis (ranibizumab, Genentech) or Avastin (bevacizumab, Genentech). When OT-551 was added to either...

New Mexico passes minor surgery law: O.D.s in the Land of Enchantment use grassroots efforts to deflect 'a medical crisis.'.(News Review)(Doctor of Optometry)
April 15, 2007... Anew law in New Mexico expands optometrists' scope of practice to specifically include minor surgical and punctal procedures. Gov. Bill Richardson signed the bill (SB 367) on April 3, despite a heated and pervasive public relations campaign by...

Beta-carotene doesn't inhibit maculopathy.(News Review)
April 15, 2007... Beta-carotene dietary supplementation does not prevent the risk or progression of age-related maculopathy (ARM), according to a new study published in Archives of Ophthalmology. Jeffrey Anshel, O.D., of Carlsbad, Calif., who lectures on...

Optometry rated in top 10 'excellent' careers.(News Review)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Optometry is rated "excellent" in a guide to careers in the March 19 issue of U.S. News and World Report. Optometry ranks in the top 10 among 25 careers that will be in growing demand as "baby boomers age, the Internet becomes ubiquitous and...

High volume surgeons have better outcomes.(News Review)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Cataract surgeons who perform the most surgeries have the fewest adverse events, while cataract surgeons who perform the fewest surgeries have the highest number of adverse events, according to a retrospective study in Ontario, Canada. Results...

Can video games improve vision?(News Review)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Instead of deterring your children from playing video games, consider joining them. A new study's results show that playing a high-action video game for an hour a day over the course of one month improved the spatial resolution of gamers'...

Eye Care About a Cure.(News Review)
April 15, 2007... To honor and remember women in the optical industry who have battled breast cancer, the "Eye Care About a Cure" team will participate in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day event in San Diego, November 9 to 11. The team has committed to...

Is glaucoma misdiagnosed in Chinese males?(News Review)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Many young and middle-aged males of Chinese ancestry who are told they have glaucoma may actually be misdiagnosed according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. After following a group of 16 such patients for seven...

Glaucoma patients at higher risk for falls and car crashes.(News Review)(Clinical report)
April 15, 2007... Patients who have glaucoma are more than three times more likely to fall and more than five times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle collision, according to a study in the March issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual...

Infected with the truth: highlight the role that non-compliance can play in ocular infection, and contact lenses will enjoy the good reputation they deserve.(Editorial)
April 15, 2007... It was about a year ago that we first heard reports of Fusarium keratitis outbreaks in Singapore and Hong Kong in connection with ReNu with MoistureLoc. During the course of the next few months, bottles of lens solution were prominently...

More Pearls for Refractive Care: they say you have to pry open a lot of oysters to find a single pearl. Forget that! Just open up this book. (Or read this column!).(Chair Side)(Column)
April 15, 2007... I am re-reading a great book. It's "Clinical Pearls in Refractive Care" (Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001) by Drs. D. Leonard Werner and Leonard J. Press. You know what happens when you get two Leonards together to talk about refraction: fireworks!...

ECP in glaucoma treatment.(endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation)(Letter to the editor)
April 15, 2007... I enjoyed reading Dr. Dennis Mathews' article, "Glaucoma: Drops or Surgery? Which Comes First?" in the January issue of Review of Optometry. He mentions endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) as a laser therapy indicated in advanced or...

'Whole-istic' treatment beyond dry eye.(Letter to the editor)
April 15, 2007... It's ironic how most of the optometrists (as well as ophthalmologists) in this country "treat" myopia, strabismus, amblyopia and convergence excess/insufficiency as separate entities; yet, on the cover of your February issue, you state: "Look...

Hang out the shingle.(Wal-Mart optometrist to a private practice)(Letter to the editor)
April 15, 2007... I applaud Review of Optometry's Senior Contributing Editor Judith Lee for the well-written and truthful practice management article, "How I Quit Corporate and Started Cold" (February 2007)! Way to go, to all of those O.D.s who successfully...

Monty's misnomer.(Letter to the editor)
April 15, 2007... First, let me preface this letter by stating that I enjoy Dr. Vickers' column. In fact, it is one of the first sections I read when I receive the Review. However, I must correct him on his recent referral to a Medal of Honor recipient as a...

SECO 2007: for your eyes only; SECO may be 'always in February and always in Atlanta,' but it is never the same old thing. At this year's meeting, attendees 'bonded' like never before.(Conference news)
April 15, 2007... This year's SECO 2007 meeting dropped the "2" and adopted a "007" theme. As the song goes, nobody does it better than that famous superspy. Much the same could be said of SECO in terms of education, exhibits and social events. Nearly 8,000...

What have we learned from the Fusarium outbreak? Last year's Fusarium keratitis outbreak generated renewed interest in the importance of lens care compliance. Here's how this outbreak changed the way O.D.s educate their patients.(31st Annual Contact Lens Report)(Clinical report)
April 15, 2007... Proper contact lens care and patient compliance--with lens care instructions, recommended lens replacement schedules and follow-up care--has always been considered important in optometric practice. Nevertheless, as many as 32% to 80% of...

A therapeutic approach to contact lenses: even when not caused by contact lenses, anterior segment disorders can interfere with successful wear. Here is how to increase comfort among your patients.(31st Annual Contact Lens Report)
April 15, 2007... Advances in materials and design have allowed most contact lens patients to successfully wear their lenses starting at an earlier age and even after they become presbyopic. With proper lens hygiene and compliance with the replacement schedule,...

A look at microbial keratitis today: re-thinking corneal ulcer management post-Fusarium.(Patient Care)(Disease/Disorder overview)
April 15, 2007... The campaign against invading microbial agents is common to all health-care practitioners. Of concern to optometrists: the invasion of the cornea by various microorganisms, which results in microbial keratitis (MK). Management of MK is...

What's new with NSAIDs and steroids: recently approved drugs and novel delivery devices provide new weapons in the battle against inflammation.(Therapeutics)(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)(Drug overview)
April 15, 2007... Steroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been our main weapons against inflammation--but the battleground is changing. Specifically, there are new drugs, new ways of delivering them and new treatment paradigms. This...

Injecting new life into AMD: recent treatments for age-related macular degeneration not only halt the disease but improve vision. Which one is right for your patient?(Comanagement Q+A)
April 15, 2007... Q I have a patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who said his retina specialist wants to do a series of injections in his eye over the next six months. What should I tell him? A First, let your patient know that these...

Lenses, infiltrates and red eyes: how do you know if a contact lens wearer's red eye and infiltrates are viral or lens-induced?(Cornea+Contact Lens Q+A)(Clinical report)
April 15, 2007... Q I sometimes have trouble determining the cause of a red eye response in a contact lens wearer, especially since an adenoviral infection can mimic contact lens-associated red eye with infiltrates. How can I best determine whether an acute...

Select a sample before you Rx: a newly diagnosed glaucoma patient needs to begin medical therapy. Start with the right sample--if you have one.(Glaucoma Grand Rounds)
April 15, 2007... A 64-year-old white male presented for a complete eye health examination. He complained of slight blur at distance and near through his current spectacles, which were approximately six years old. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] His current...

Care for the anophthalmic patient: anophthalmic patients are still susceptible to infections, allergies and inflammation. Here's how to manage these patients.(Therapeutic Review)(Column)(Clinical report)
April 15, 2007... As primary-care optometrists, we see myriad ocular conditions ranging from convergence insufficiency to angle-closure glaucoma. Our job is to effectively diagnose and manage each situation to ensure the best outcome for our patients. But,...

Disposable lenses.(Contact Lenses)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Biomedics EP, by CooperVision, is a two-week disposable contact lens designed to accommodate emerging presbyopes. It is made of omafilcon A and has a 60% water content. The lens features a center spherical distance zone with a progressive...

AMD risk assessment.(Diagnostic Equipment)(age-related macular degeneration)(ZeaVision, LLC)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... QuantifEYE, by ZeaVision, LLC, is a three-part program for monitoring a patient's risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The program entails a risk assessment of the patient's history (Part I), measurement of the patient's...

B-Scan.(Diagnostic Equipment)(B-Probe)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... The B-Scan Plus and B-Probe, by Accutome, links directly to a laptop or desktop PC via a USB port. The B-Scan features "smooth zoom" technology and provides zoom capabilities of 2x and 34-second film loops, with resolution of 0.015mm. The...

Deformable mirror.(Diagnostic Equipment)(Boston Micromachines Corporation)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... The Multi-DM (deformable mirror), by Boston Micromachines Corporation, is used for wavefront imaging and correction and retinal imaging. The mirror utilizes 140 independently controlled actuators and features a 6mm aperture and 3kHz frequency...

Progressive addition lenses.(Ophthalmic Lenses)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Accolade and Accolade Freedom progressive addition lenses, by Essilor of America, Inc., are customized to the eye shape of the patient through Essilor's "Harmonix" technology. Accolade Freedom lenses feature a digitally surfaced backside...

Direct-to-consumer eyecare plan.(Practice Management)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... A new direct-to-consumer vision-care plan, from VSP, focuses on consumers who do not have vision coverage through their employers. Coverage options include member-only plans, member-plus-one plans or family coverage. Yearly exams and lenses...

HIPAA-complaint Claim Form.(Practice Management)(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
April 15, 2007... An updated version (08/05) of the CMS1500 Health Claim Form is now available from Ancom Business Products. This HIPAA-compliant form, which includes the National Provider Identifier (NPI), was updated due to new NPI reporting requirements. ...

Lens cleaning fluid.(Ophthalmic Lens Care)(Origin Laboratories, LLC.)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Purosol Optical, by Origin Laboratories, LLC, is an enzyme-based cleaning product for the lenses of eyeglasses, cameras, microscopes, telescopes, binoculars and gun sights. The organic fluid does not contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs),...

Lens cleaning system.(Contact Lens Care)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Clear Care, by CIBA Vision, is a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning and disinfecting system for soft contact lenses. The system includes both the solution and a case with neutralizing disc. Lenses must be soaked in the case for six hours prior to...

Lubricant Eye Drops.(Dry Eye)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Optive Lubricant Eye Drops, by Allergan, are artificial tears for the relief of dry eye symptoms. These drops hydrate the ocular surface of the eye and help protect the corneal epithelial cells from hypertonic stress, the company says. ...

Periocular skin therapy.(Patient Care)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... OcuDerma, by MediNiche, Inc., is an ocular skin therapy serum that contains mild alpha-hydroxy acids, herbal and flower extracts, moisturizers and vitamins. This serum is designed to soothe, protect and tighten the skin around the eyes without...

Marketing tools.(What's New on the Web)(Clear Vision Marketing, LLC.)(Marketing for Eye Doctors)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Marketing for Eye Doctors, by Clear Vision Marketing, LLC, is an online marketing resource that offers such packages as customizable exam reminder postcards, magnets, newsletter templates and contact lens replacement reminder stickers....

Display system.(Office Design)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... The Classics collection, by Eye Designs, consists of freestanding displays that feature contrasting molded edges. This collection offers several styles of display units, furniture and accessories. The display fixtures also include the...

Nike by Marchon.(FRAMES)(sunglasses)
April 15, 2007... Marchon introduces the Sport Culture Men's collection of sun-wear by Nike. This collection includes: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Auto Manic, a modified oval Monel frame that features a double-bar bridge and acetate temple tips. This frame...

Tommy Hilfiger by Viva International.(FRAMES)(sunglasses)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Viva International presents a new collection of metal frames by Tommy Hilfiger. This collection includes: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * TH 7227, a unisex modified aviator sunglass that features open temples and the Hilfiger flag logo as a...

Ralph Lauren by Luxottica.(FRAMES)(sunglasses)(Brief article)
April 15, 2007... Luxottica introduces a new women's collection by Ralph Lauren. The sunglasses include: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] *** RL 7005, a shield-shaped metal sunglass that features flattened rims and slim temples with the Ralph Lauren logo engraved...

Meetings + conferences.(Calendar)
April 15, 2007... April * 18-21. Contact Lens Society of America's 52nd Annual Education Meeting, Phoenix. CE hours: 45+. Contact Tina Schott, 441 Carlisle Drive, Herndon, VA 20170; call 1-800-296-9776; fax (703) 437-0727; e-mail clsa@clsa.info; or go to...

Lid problem requires repair.(Diagnostic Quiz)
April 15, 2007... History A 73-year-old white female presented complaining of dry, scratchy eyes. These symptoms, which were worse in her right eye than her left, had been bothering her for six months. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...