Optometry Times On the Air

New data shows that contact lens wear is a healthy option for kids as young as age 8. Jill Woods, MSc, MCOptom, FAAO, FBCLA, discusses research summarized in a recent peer-reviewed article on the ocular health of children wearing daily disposable contact lenses. She explains the study results and offers key messages for practitioners and parents. Take a look!

Chief Optometric Editor Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, illustrates how optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a dynamic test. A Friday afternoon patient exhibited a macular smudge, and Dr. Casella performed OCT to investigate further.

Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chief optometric editor of Optometry Times®, discusses COVID-19 vaccines and distribution with Gretchyn Bailey, editor in chief of Optometry Times®. 

Rob Stutman, OD, MBA, FAAO, talks with Editor in Chief Gretchyn Bailey, NCLC, FAAO, about the upcoming World Glaucoma Week and the importance of ODs taking control of glaucoma. 

Deanna Alexander, OD, chair of the Alliance for Patient Safety, discusses recent changes from the FTC on contact lenses with Chief Optometric Editor Ben Casella, OD, FAAO.