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The Anatomy of The Cover Test
Background A Cover Test is one of the skills learned during the first year of optometric education, and it is an important part of a comprehensive eye examination. This test is used to evaluate and quantify ocular deviations that may...
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Can conjunctivitis act as a predictor of COVID-19 infection?
During 2020 we learned more about the effects of coronavirus than any other topic. It has been the main subject on the news, social media, and of scientific research since January 2020. As the months flew by, it seemed like some...
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What to Expect When First Seeing Patients During a Pandemic
Most optometrists can recall treating their first patient - how exciting yet nervous they felt and certainly how many hours (yes, hours) it took to complete the exam. At SUNY Optometry, students traditionally get to invite a family...
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Myopia Control with Ortho-K
Imagine what it must feel like to tell a patient that you can decrease his or her myopia progression and they would no longer need to wear glasses or contacts during the day. Not only that, but in order to do this they would wear a...
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31 Flavors of Cataracts
Background A cataract is most simply defined as an opacification of the lens that leads to measurable decreased visual acuity or some functional disability as perceived by the patient.2 The Many "Flavors" of Cataracts Nuclear...