Obesity has reached an epidemic. Optometrists are acutely aware that this condition, combined with age, can affect vision in a most profound way. But many eye care providers express hesitancy in … read more

Optometrists today face a number of hurdles in their quest to serve patients while growing a practice. competition from online retailers, “Big Box” stores, and a saturated market could overwhelm any … read more

Eye care professionals know that patients with diabetes often neglect the regular eye exams necessary to maintain their vision. However, researchers have discovered patients with diabetes are more … read more

"Optometry has struggled with the innovation issue for decades and...2016 presents the same problem (we had) in 2006 and in 1996,” said Stuart Richer, OD, PhD, FAAO. “The problem is we’re still … read more

By Susan Lake One of the most frequent questions I get from people when they hear that I, an Optometrist, am married to an Optometrist, is: “How does that work?” I’m never sure exactly … read more