Retinitis Pigmentosa: The Most Common Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa: The Most Common Retinal Dystrophy

March 26, 2022 By Ashlee Taylor

Retinitis Pigmentosa: The Most Common Retinal Dystrophy

Background: Retinitis pigmentosa is the most common retinal dystrophy (RP), and it can be non-heritable, heritable, or in association with systemic disorders. There is variability between presentation,…

New York Doctors of Optometry Expand Scope
New York Doctors of Optometry Expand Scope

August 28, 2021 By Lynne Rader

New York Doctors of Optometry Expand Scope

It has been an amazing year for optometry scope of practice expansion. As we recently congratulated our colleagues in Massachusetts for being granted the right to prescribe oral medications and to treat glaucoma,…

Myelinated Nerve Fiber: Retinal Photographic Appearance
Myelinated Nerve Fiber: Retinal Photographic Appearance

July 20, 2021 By Ashlee Taylor

Myelinated Nerve Fiber: Retinal Photographic Appearance

Background: Myelinated nerve fiber layers are a fairly common retinal finding that are typically benign. This discovery is often congenital in nature, but it can be acquired or progress in childhood or…

The Journey to Optometry School
The Journey to Optometry School

July 16, 2021 By Srikavi Premnath

The Journey to Optometry School

The path to entering optometry school is a rigorous and meticulous journey, yet it also can be one of your greatest memories! There are so many ways to showcase your talents and help distinguish yourself…

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