New Arkansas scope law is safe, ballot issue averted
Arkansas optometrists, and their patients, win again as hard-fought efforts avert a referendum for a November 2020 ballot.
Contact Lens Rule revisions aren’t enough, AOA addresses deficiencies
With formal comments to the FTC’s supplementary rulemaking submitted, the AOA expressed concerns that proposed revisions to the Contact Lens Rule still don’t go far enough to address glaring concerns.
The wonderful healing properties of amniotic membranes
For nearly a century, amniotic membranes have been a highly effective treatment option for non-healing, chronic wounds. But only recently has eye care embraced the modality for its natural anti-inflammatory, anti-scarring properties. Here’s why amniotic [...]
Legislation targets contact lens prescription verification shortcomings
H.R. 3975, the Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act, would promote patient safety and simplify the verification process for patients and prescribers.
The AMD, aspirin balancing act
More evidence suggests the benefits of aspirin use in mitigating cardiovascular risks outweighs any possible risk of exacerbating AMD, per a new study analyzing AREDS patients.
Optometry and social work
Reduced vision can result in social isolation and depression. One of the professions that can be a fruitful partner to optometry, especially throughout the vision rehabilitation process, is social work.