When a friend or relative comes seeking treatment, there is an important boundary to establish for the practitioner. Dr Patrick Clancy discusses what is at stake for all involved.
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Dry eye disease and co-morbidities
At the completion of this article, the reader will be able to improve their management of dry eye disease and co-morbidities, including:
Recall the pathophysiology of dry eye disease
Recall the mechanism of action of the various dry eye treatment options
Identify the causes of a patient’s symptoms of dry eye
Implement effective management strategies for DED and co-morbidities.
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Diabetic retinopathy in Indigenous Australians
There is limited evidence on effective care models for diabetic retinopathy in Indigenous Australians, so Rosamond Gilden conducted her own study to figure out the best approach.
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O=MEGA23: Highlights from the optometry clinical program
Myopia dominated the clinical program at O=MEGA23 and the 4th World Congress of Optometry, but there were also many other thought-provoking sessions that Insight attended.
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When spectacles aren’t enough
Spectacles are an effective solution for refractive errors, but they may not be enough for people with low vision. Connie Angeli discusses options to improve the lives of this patient cohort.
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Fundamentals of ideal frame selection
Fashion, function, feel and financials are the four key ingredients to execute the ideal frame selection, writes experienced optical dispenser and trainer Virgilia Readett.
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The role of the optometrist in keratoconus
At the completion of this article, the optometrist should be able to understand their role in management of patients with keratoconus, including:
Understand the crucial role optometrists play in identifying candidates for CXL
Understand how imaging modalities have improved a clinician’s diagnostic ability for early stages of keratoconus
Be able to provide patient education on CXL protocols and post-operative recovery.
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Re-writing the rules of dry eye management
An orthoptist-led dry eye clinic established in Sydney is proving orthoptists have the skills and knowledge to improve patient education and achieve better outcomes for patients with dry eyes.
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What new tax rulings mean for eye clinics
Recent court and state tax rulings over payroll tax and the relationship between medical practices and practitioners have prompted eye clinics to consider the implications for their own businesses.
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Changes in cataract surgery, patient expectations and collaborative care
At the completion of this article, the reader should be able to improve their management of patients requiring cataract surgery including:
Review the components of productive post-operative communication
Understand and manage cataract patient expectations
Review the elements of a good referral for refractive cataract surgery
Understand the types of IOLs currently available
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