August 2003
Features
Evaluating the Eye with Corneal Topography
By: David W. Hansen, OD, FAAO, (DipCL)
Corneal topography shows more than a pretty picture. Different types of topography maps can help you better evaluate the eye's anterior surface and fit contact lenses.
Corneal Degenerations and Dystrophies
By: Louis Sclafani, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Degenerations and dystrophies: Learn their telltale signs and symptoms and how to diagnose and treat them.
A Look at Ortho-k and Corneal Epithelium Health
By: Ruiduan Liao; Juanjuan Feng; Yongcong Chen; Jingwen Wang; Wenhui Zhu
This study investigates the use of single-fit lenses for ortho-k and how they effect the corneal epithelium.
Departments
editor's perspective
By: Elise Brisco, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Managing Dryness in Contact Lens Wearers
prescribing for astigmatism
By: Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
Contact Lens Design Choices for Borderline Astigmats
GP insights
By: Loretta B. Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, MS, FAAO
Get Involved With GP Continuous Wear
discovering dry eye
By: Kelly Kinney Nichols, OD, MPH, PHD
Experiences with a New Dry Eye Medication
contact lens care
By: Susan Gromacki, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
Contact Lens Wear in The Middle East
therapeutic topics
By: Julie A. Schornack, OD, MEd
Ocular Side Effects of Herbal Supplements
staffing solutions
By: Mary Jameson, BHS, COA, NCLC, CPOT
Verifying Soft Contact Lens Parameters
contact lens economics
By: Antonio Calossi, DIP OPTOM IT, FAILAC, FBCLA
Follow Your Patients -- Not Their Contact Lenses
treatment plan
By: Leo Semes, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Medical Prescription Errors
readers' forum
By: Bezalel Schendowich, O.D., F.I.A.C.L.E.
Reducing Trauma from Penetrating Keratoplasty
contact lens case reports
By: Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO; Mark P. André, FAAO
Correct Advanced PMD With Contact Lenses