Clinical Optometry

First things first: What is retinoscopy and why do we do it? Retinoscopy is an “objective refraction” Objective means there is no input required from the patient. Retinoscopy is the refraction test of choice for pediatric patients,...

“Which is clearer, one or two?" It still amazes me that this simple question can lead to a great prescription allowing sharp vision for all patients. Personally, answering this question as a kid allowed me to watch cartoons from the...

Recently there has been a lot of buzz around the term "myopia control" in the vision sciences field. The goal of myopia control is to slow down or even prevent the progression of nearsightedness (i.e. myopia). Being a student at the...

Efficiency is an art, a skill, and can truly be achieved when you have an understanding of your patient's purpose of visit. While patients appreciate the comprehensive nature of our exams, they also appreciate execution in a timely...

  Dry eye syndrome is a chronic, complex, and potentially debilitating condition that affects millions of Americans each year. To begin to make sense of dry eye (DE), we must first understand the definition. The Dry Eye...