Mutual admiration on Father’s Day
Before Matthew Hennen, O.D., and Rachel Hennen, O.D., knew their father as an optometrist, Mark Hennen, O.D., was dad to them. And today, at Dakota Eye Care in West St. Paul, Minnesota, they also are [...]
Early diagnosis by doctors of optometry can provide a jump on IBD treatment
An estimated 3 million Americans were diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Doctors of optometry add value to the team of health professionals who manage cases of IBD and colonic malignancies.
‘Legal’ doesn’t always mean ‘safe’ in drivers’ vision
Glaucoma patients were five times as likely to get in a motor vehicle accident compared to similarly aged drivers, per a new study that illustrates a glaring problem with drivers’ vision requirements.
Meet me in St. Louis: A member-approved guide to the Optometry’s Meeting® 2019 host city
Local AOA members recommend where to dine, sip, explore and more.
Vision impairment, cognitive decline go hand in hand
Impaired vision creates obvious functional limitations among older adults, but could it also be associated with cognitive decline? Mounting evidence suggest clues may be found in the eyes.
Optometry’s Meeting®: Day at a glance
Want to make the most of Optometry’s Meeting in St. Louis? Here’s how to do it.