Did you know that February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) month? Here is a break down of the basics of the condition to help you review for clinic, rotations, or boards. ARMD is a retinal condition that results in reduced central visual acuity, and ultimately, central blindness. It affects 11 million Americans, and unfortunately, that …
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We all know that we have a blind spot because there are no photoreceptors located at the optic nerve. The facinating thing is when you look at an object you don’t see part of it missing, correct? If you do, please go see an optometrist ASAP! Why do we not see a hole in our …
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Age/Sex/Race 60 year old Caucasian female Chief Complaint “Just here for an eye exam. It’s been almost a year. I see fine with current glasses.” Medical History Diabetes – last Hg A1c was 6.3 Hypertension Ocular History Retinitis pigmentosa OU Wears glasses for distance and near Medications Insulin, Lisinopril Allergic to Neomycin Family History Retinitis …
You have probably heard that staring too long at a digital screen can damage your eyes. But do you really know why? It is because of blue light emitting from those screens. Blue light is a form of visible light that has a short wavelength and high energy. When you hear wavelengths and light energy …
Whether you’ve already taken a low vision course in optometry school, or are still trying to figure out why you’re spending so much time on telescopes in optics, there’s a lot to low vision that even a non-low-vision optometrist can benefit from knowing. This is especially important because many patients will still see his …
One of the hardest things in optometry school can be getting comfortable with performing different skills and using the various equipment with ease during an eye exam. Something that has really taken off is the use of virtual reality in the education setting. Virtual reality as a study tool Here at The Kentucky College of …
Quick Tips for Mission Trips Many students go on mission trips over the summer break. These trips are organized by many groups, including RAM, FCO, and SVOSH. Students travel around the country and around the world to pop-up clinics. The students and doctors treat patients who could not afford or obtain optometric care otherwise. Whether …
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The month of September has been deemed “Healthy Aging Month” by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. As we age, our eyes and vision change as well. Patients over the age of 65 are at a higher risk for eye diseases, skin conditions, and cataracts. Here are a few things to think about with your patients to …
